DIAMONDS are forever for a young Petersfield jeweller.

Rachel Smith is pinning her hopes on a glittering career after being selected for a prestigious scholarship.

The 20-year-old, of Glynn Boyden Jewellery in the High Street, is one of only 20 candidates worldwide taken on by the Gemological Institute of America each year.

She will now complete a year-long distance learning course with the institute, recognised globally as the top certifier of diamonds.

Rachel, a former pupil at The Petersfield School, will....

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