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Why Expertise Still Matters in Gemstones

We are in a fascinating moment in the jewellery industry. With the rapid rise of lab-grown diamonds impacting the natural diamond market, we're observing a significant trend: some traditional diamond...

Rise of the Collectors Stone

Good news for Tanzanite After a few quiet years, demand is on the rise again, with international interest in Tanzanite is surging. The return of Tanzania’s official gemstone auctions has...

Colour Dominates Engagement Rings

Engagement rings with coloured gemstones are “very hot” and growing in market share. What was ~5% of engagement rings a decade ago with coloured centre stones is now seen in...

The Shifting Sands of Ruby Supply

Burma: Long famed for its pigeon-blood rubies and jade, Burma remains in turmoil. Since the 2021 coup, most official mining licences have expired, and much of the trade now operates...

A Trend Away from Diamonds

The world of gemstones is always evolving, with new trends in specific stones emerging every year 2025 will be no different, but a much broader, overarching trend is becoming apparent:...

Now You See It, Now You Don’t

Concerns have emerged in 2025 regarding irradiated sapphires and rubies from Sri Lanka exhibiting colour instability. These gemstones, particularly yellow, peach, and Padparadscha sapphires, as well as some rubies, have...