Gemstone Sourcing
Moonstone June’s underrated birthstone
A gemstone whose value is determined less by colour than by the way it handles light. Moonstone is a natural mystery.
June 5, 2026
A gemstone whose value is determined less by colour than by the way it handles light. Moonstone is a natural mystery.
I’ve always found it strange that modern jewelry culture places almost all its emotional weight on the engagement ring, as if the relationship reaches its highest symbolic point before marriage has even truly begun.
Origin, Inclusions, Value, and Why the Market Is Changing
A closer look at the emeralds of the Copperbelt and why collectors are paying increasing attention to Zambia
A professional perspective on how to evaluate, source, and understand spinel in today’s gemstone market.
On origin, structure, and the quiet differences that define the rarest stones
Imperial Stones: A Quiet Category of Their Own
On topaz, jade, and zircon — and why some of the most valuable stones are the least discussed
A historical perspective on why we have always worn more than decoration. Jewellery was not created primarily to be seen. It was created to be used.
The most juicy gemstone of the Beryl Family is Heliodor. A gem that carries sunlight in crystal form, often overlooked beside its famous relatives.
An honest study of origin, value, rarity, and what truly matters when buying aquamarine.
At the Russian imperial court, violet was never ornamental. It signified authority. Read all about russian amethyst.
The oval is one of the most popular diamond shapes on the market today. It is often chosen because it looks larger than a round brilliant of the same carat weight.
When I choose an emerald, I look for coherence. The colour has to belong to the crystal, in relationship with the wholeness of the stone, including the inclusions