Nuntawan Sakuntanaga sees Thailand growing as a gemstone and jewelry trading hub.
Nuntawan Sakuntanaga speaks to Isabella Yan about her career achievements, challenges, her vision for the Thai gems and jewelry industry, as well as the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand's...
Mint Tourmalines
We take a closer look at the origins of the mint tourmalines and talk to Navneet Agarwal of Navneet Gems, Thailand, who sees a growing appetite for fresh mint colours in 2021. *Sponsored A Hint...
GREY SPINELS ON THE RISE
Grey spinels are stepping into the limelight as a major gemstone colour trend. The varied hues of spinel have been admired for hundreds of years, but their resplendent grey shades have often been...
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...
ALL EYES ON SOUTHEAST ASIAN TALENT
We place five independent and emerging jewellery designers from Southeast Asia and its diaspora in the spotlight. The first wave of jewellery designers from Asia, primarily from China, Hong Kong,...
Teal Sapphires: Wear a piece of the Ocean & the Forest at once
The Era for Teal Widely known as teal, this dark cyan-like hue was originally named after the bluish-green stripe around the eyes of an Eurasian duck. In recent years, the gem's mesmerizing...
Gemstone Tokenization & NFT Diamonds
What does Tokenization and NFTβs mean for the gems & jewellery world? Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are leading the way with disruptive innovations affecting all...
The Rise of Functional Jewellery
There is mounting interest in jewellery pieces that are versatile in style and purpose. These bejewelled items range from adornments and accessories to wearable technology that combine beauty and...
Rubies retain sparkle as favoured gem
Industry experts weigh in on the highs and lows of the ruby business amid macroeconomic challenges, with coloured gemstone dealers banking on stronger demand in emerging markets. For many...
ANCIENT TECHNIQUE REVIVAL
With the rise of new-age technology and the proliferation of mechanised production, thereβs been a resurgence of contemporary jewellers who are reviving, restoring, and celebrating ancient...
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.
