I still remember the first time I tried to buy a gemstone. It was a Kashmir sapphire — or at least that’s what the shopkeeper claimed. The stone shimmered beautifully…
Introduction: Have You Ever Held a Ruby and Wondered if Its True Brilliance Was Still Hidden? I asked myself exactly that question the first time I examined an old ruby…
“Have you ever stood at your bathroom sink, toothbrush in hand, wondering whether that tiny squeeze of toothpaste could restore your favourite ring’s sparkle?” I certainly have. Years ago, when…
Have you ever found yourself rushing into the shower, only to realise you’re still wearing your favourite gemstone necklace—and then paused, wondering, “Is this safe?” It’s a small moment, but…
Introduction: What Makes Jade So Sacred in Ancient China? What is it about a stone that made emperors, philosophers, and entire civilisations treat it as if it were a living…
Introduction: Why Do We Place a Diamond on a Promise? Why is it that when someone drops to one knee, we instinctively expect to see a diamond? It is a…
Have you ever held a sapphire up to the light and wondered why it's not always that signature deep blue we're used to seeing in films and royal jewellery collections?…
Introduction: What Do Uncut Diamonds Really Look Like? Have you ever held a stone in your hand and wondered, "Could this rough, unpolished rock actually be a diamond?" I asked…
Why would something made in a lab cost nearly as much as the real thing? That’s the question I found myself asking when shopping for an engagement ring last year.…
Have you ever wondered if that sapphire ring or moonstone pendant is doing more than just making a fashion statement? For centuries, cultures across the globe have believed in the…
*Have you ever inherited a family heirloom and wondered, "Is this emerald actually worth anything?" You're not alone. Whether you're a collector, investor, or someone holding onto a treasured piece…
The Spark Behind a Timeless Question Have you ever held a piece of jewellery that felt like it carried more than just shine—it carried a story? I still remember the…
A Glimpse into the Past: Why Did Medieval People Treasure Gemstones? Have you ever held a gemstone in your hand and wondered why humans across cultures have always been captivated…
Introduction: Are We Paying for Beauty, Story, or Simply a Name? Have you ever stood at a jewellery counter, holding two identical-looking gemstones—one mined from deep within the earth, the…
Have you ever slipped on a piece of jewellery and felt that it carried something more than beauty—a sense of identity, even destiny? For me, that moment came when I…
Last winter, while shopping for an engagement ring with a close friend, I was struck by a question I hadn’t really confronted before: how do we know if a diamond…
When you stand in front of a jeweller’s glass counter, staring at two seemingly identical diamonds—both sparkling, both flawlessly cut—how do you truly know which one is worth your money?…
Have you ever held a beautiful stone in your hand and wondered—is this agate or carnelian?You're not alone. As someone who has spent years collecting and studying gemstones, I can…
Introduction: Have You Ever Wondered Why Some Diamonds Lose Their Sparkle Over Time—Even When They’re Real? I remember the moment vividly. As a young researcher working with a jeweller in…
What really happens the moment a gem lands in a gemmologist’s hands? The first time I watched a professional gemmologist examine a sapphire, I expected a dramatic cinematic moment —…