Ruby, sapphire, and emerald… perhaps a splash of tanzanite, amethyst or blue topaz — these are the gemstones that continue to excel with consumers. But in 2015, designer brands and customers appear to ...

Jewellery designers the world over were smitten by the gemstone’s vivacious colour, combined with an extraordinary luminosity and a hardness that makes it perfect for a variety of cuts. Mined in ...

Sharing a similar enthusiasm for unusual gems is Brazilian jeweler Ara Vartanian, who has made upside-down black diamonds (the point faces up instead of the usual faceted top) his signature.

New gemstones are always emerging, Gravier explained. Among his stones from Madagascar were the dumortierite and green sphene in figure 2. Figure 2. Unusual stones from Madagascar. Left: A 0.51 ct ...

Home Jewellery Article Bi-coloured gemstones: unique geological treats with a split personality Bi-coloured gemstones: unique geological treats with a split personality Displaying quirks of colour, bi ...

Unique gemstones captivate gem collectors The Newspaper's Staff Reporter Published October 29, 2023 0 Join our Whatsapp channel ...

Unusual gemstones are also increasingly being embraced by emerging jewelry designers as the cornerstone of their storytelling. Belgian designer Dries Criel, based in Antwerp, uses tiger’s eye in rich ...