I still remember the first time I held what was claimed to be a Burmese ruby in my hand. It wasn’t in a luxury showroom or a high-security auction house,…

"Is that old necklace in your drawer worth something?" That’s the question I found myself asking one rainy Sunday afternoon while decluttering my flat. The necklace, a hand-me-down from an…

What Truly Makes an Engagement Ring Stone “The Best”? What is the first image that comes to your mind when you think about an engagement ring? For many, it is…

Have you ever slipped on a necklace and felt like everything in your day suddenly clicked into place? Like the traffic lights turned green just for you, or a long-lost…

Last year, while wandering through the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, I found myself staring at a velvet tray filled with emeralds, sapphires, and rubies. The dealer smiled knowingly as I…

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…

*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…

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…

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?…