Tag: Gems

Ballerina-carved green beryl wins Spectrum’s Best of Show

November 21, 2022

Trend-wise, the entries for this year's AGTA Spectrum Awards included more tourmalines and spinel, yellow gold jewellery, and step-cut gemstones, while kornerupine and dumortierite were among the rarest and most unusual gems

Cutting differently: Inside the whimsical world of fantasy gems

September 28, 2022

When it comes to gemstone cuts, most are familiar with the classics—round brilliant, emerald, oval, princess, and so on—but what of fantasy cuts?

Building a palette using candy-coloured gemstones

July 29, 2022

In response to a challenging couple of years, 2022’s fashion trends are leaning toward colours that are bright, happy, and (frankly) delicious. Reminiscent of candy colours, the 2022 spring/summer palette brings us back to childhood joy and simple indulgence—which also seems to be a perfect fit for this season’s jewellery. Much like how everyone has their favourite flavour, there is a coloured gemstone for every taste, too.

Bridal bliss and the gemstone rainbow

July 15, 2022

Who says engagement rings must be made with diamonds? This question, of course, is a bit cheeky, as jewellery professionals are no doubt familiar with the answer. This long-standing tradition is the result of a fairly genius marketing campaign, which has been embraced by today’s fashion. Of course, things change—especially fashion! These days, we are seeing more and more celebrities and trendsetters ditch diamond engagement rings in favour of big, juicy gemstones of all varieties and colours.

Mozambique garnet: Winsome and then some

July 15, 2022

“What’s special about these garnets is the wonderful colour—an intense purple with red flashes we call ‘royal purple,’” says AJS owner, Arnold Silverberg. “The Mozambique material in particular has a bright open colour with wonderful brilliance.”

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Tag: Gems

55.22-carat ruby heads to auction with US$30-million estimate

Ballerina-carved green beryl wins Spectrum’s Best of Show

Cutting differently: Inside the whimsical world of fantasy gems

Building a palette using candy-coloured gemstones

Bridal bliss and the gemstone rainbow

Mozambique garnet: Winsome and then some

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55.22-carat ruby heads to auction with US$30-million estimate

Ballerina-carved green beryl wins Spectrum’s Best of Show

Cutting differently: Inside the whimsical world of fantasy gems

Building a palette using candy-coloured gemstones

Bridal bliss and the gemstone rainbow

Mozambique garnet: Winsome and then some

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