It was in the 1950s when General Electric (GE) created the first-ever gem quality Lab Grown Diamonds. Today, almost a century later, they’ve effectively managed to disrupt the highly dynamic Diamond industry with their identical appearance, planet-friendly sourcing, and affordable rates. Lab Grown Diamonds are marked substantially lower the average Natural Diamond price, making them an appealing option for those who covet the Diamond but have always felt it out of their reach. A Diamond’s historical importance as a treasure cannot be disputed. They grow to become a part of one’s heritage, to b ..read more

Did you know, Zircon is the oldest mineral to have been found on Earth? Discovered almost 2000 years ago, Zircon’s stunning splendour has been the talk of the town for centuries to follow. Zircons were all the rage during the 1880s Victorian Era when they were preserved as heirloom jewellery to be valued and passed on to the next generation. The name Zircon is derived from the Persian word ‘zargun’ or ‘gold-coloured.’ This refers to the various colours the Zircon can be found in, ranging from gold, blue, pink, vermillion, purple, brown, and colourless. In Hindu mythology, the leaves of the rev ..read more

Are you a novice to gemstone terminologies? Don’t worry we’ve got you! When you go to buy gemstone jewellery you must have heard your jeweller mention these words. And like most of us, you nod your head and accept that it means something but the real meaning still eludes you. It’s time to change that. Should your gemstone have cracks? Are inclusions commonplace? Know exactly what to look for when you check out your Rubies, Diamonds, Emeralds, and more.  So, the next time you purchase your new stone, go in like in pro and dazzle the Johari with your bright knowledge. What Are Cracks? Often ..read more

There is a Greek legend about the Amethyst that goes like this: In Ancient Greece there lived a young virgin who rebuffed the advances of a drunk Dionysus, the Greek God of wine and pleasure. As he prepared to incur his wrath over her, she prayed to the virgin Goddess Artemis who turned her into a piece of stone. As Dionysus lamented over his actions, he poured wine over the stone giving it its purple colour and the ability to strip off intoxication. There are many versions of the above story. Regardless, today the word Amethyst comes from the Greek word ‘Amethystos’ where ‘a’ means ‘not and ..read more