Responsible rubies
JULY 20, 2022 With demand for these seductive scarlet stones on the rise, jewelers are struggling to find sources that donβt raise ethical quandaries. The celebrated rubies from...
The emerald empire
MAY 1, 2022 As demand for the green stone flourishes throughout the world, designers are pairing it with everything from diamonds and rubies to turquoise and black pearls. As springtime comes...
Amethyst Adoration
This widespread violet gem continues to dazzle and is a perfect fit for this yearβs Pantone color. Amethyst is arguably one of the most distinctive and ubiquitous gemstones in decorative jewelry....
In the Spotlight: Sumed Prasongpongchai of the Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand (GIT)
*Sponsored by The Jewelry Trade Center (JTC) Founded in 1998, the Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand (GIT), a public organisation under the Ministry of Commerce, is the backbone responsible...
Women in Jewellery
Meet four inspiring women who are constantly striving for gender equality in the jewellery industry. Representation of women in the gems and jewellery industry has advanced in recent years, but...
The Sapphire Effect
Sapphires are perennial favourites in the international jewellery and gemstone scene. After 'Classic Blue' was named colour of the year by Pantone Color Institute in 2020, this beloved blue gem...
Beyond beads
Jadeite is shedding its outmoded image, as designers set the shiny, translucent gem in modern, geometric jewels. Ancient Chinese artisans have carved intricate jewels and sculptures since jadeite...
HOLOGRAPHIC FANTASTIC
The Boucheron Holographique Collection is a moving rainbow, illuminating the evolution of colour French jewellery brand Boucheron never fails to astonish us with their technical mastery and...
Embracing their flaws
Sliced and included gems are growing in popularity as jewelers celebrate traits once seen as imperfections. Fine jewelry has long been associated with flawless gems cut to perfection. However,...
Glowing opportunities in the emerald trade
Emeralds continue to enchant the gemstone and jewellery industry, with pent-up demand especially for top-quality goods pushing prices up. Rising interest in the beloved green gem alongside...
About Isabella Yan
Isabella Yan is a London born Gemologist based in Thailand with a passion to cultivate a taste for antique jewellery across Asia.
