Intuitive design: Yoki Collections
This self-taught designer, Yokabid Worku has a keen eye for unique jewelry characterized by natural motifs, pops of color and clusters of melee gemstones. Born in Ethiopia and now based in...
Mint tourmalines gain traction in gemstone trade
With their refreshing pastel greens and effervescent tones, mint tourmalines embody optimism and a youthful vibe that are commanding attention in the global gemstone sector. Coloured gemstone...
Cleverly constructed: Mateo
This Jamaican-born jeweler draws inspiration from modern art and architecture, using clean lines to create wearable pieces. The Mateo brand is about expressing simplicity and...
Malaika Gems : Botswana is our Muse
Africa has been a perpetual muse for Botswana-based jewellery brand, Malaika Gems. Malaika, meaning βAngelβ in Swahili, is often used to refer to a beautiful girl. Botswanaβs culturally...
Healing Energy: Lauren Harwell Godfrey
This California-based jeweler creates colorful, meaningful pieces that draw on African patterns and a bohemian spirit. Inspired by Africaβs rich history of graphic textiles and pattern making,...
Bright Spots & Challenges in Thailand’s Jewellery Trade
Thailandβs gemstone and jewellery sector ended 2019 on a high note, having concluded the year with successful events such as the ICA Congress and the first International Chanthaburi Festival. JNA...
Arts & Gems: Gem Paintings Create Opportunities
Gemstones and art have often been synonymous with wealth and frivolous luxury. I was listening to Field gemologist Vincent Pardieu at the ICA Congress 2019 in Bangkok and was taken aback when...
Introducing: William Chu, Founder of Picup Media, GemLightBox
GemLightBox: Digital technology is at the core of significant change in many areas of our lives, and needless to say, it has made its way into transforming the jewellery industry. ...
Introducing Hajime Ando: Ex-Bvlgari Designer
Tokyo based Jewelry Designer Hajime Ando infuses his Japanese heritage and passion for the Italian aesthetic into his latest creations bringing forth elegance, beauty and strikingly gorgeous,...
Bonas Tenders – The way of Bidding in the Future?
Thailand continues to rise as a leading international player in the world of coloured gemstones. We begin to see a growing demand from multinational companies looking to expand into the Asian...
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.
