As most rubies on the market now originate outside of Burma and lack the defining characteristics of "Pigeon Blood Red," the Gübelin Gem Lab has coined a new trade color term: "Crimson Red." This term is used to describe rubies that have the ideal color and quality, but with a different fluorescence criterion. It is expected to be introduced on all certificates being issued after February 2023.
When a single diamond can leave us mesmerized by its sparkle, imagine what thousands and thousands can do. The Touch of Ami ring by SWA Diamonds simply takes our breath away as it sets a new Guinness World Record for Most Diamonds Set In One Ring. Go on, take a guess as to how many diamonds it holds!
King Charles III’s coronation is on 6th May 2023. As per tradition, King Charles will be crowned using the St Edwards Crown, “the most important and sacred of all crowns” in the British Crown Jewels. With over 400 years of regal tradition, this iconic symbol of royal power is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship, studded with precious gems and glittering with gold.
NFTs have seen a rapidly growing connection and trend with Jewelry and it is definitely an exciting space to keep an eye on. Many jewelry designers worldwide are now using NFTs to certify the authenticity and ownership of their digital designs. This allows them to monetize their digital designs and for the collectors to own a one-of-a-kind digital asset.
Exquisitely cut to be precisely 555.55 carats with 55 facets, the Enigma is the world’s largest known fancy black cut natural diamond, as reported by Guinness World Records. The incredible shadowy gemstone fetched an impressive $4.3 million at auction today at Sotheby’s London.
We all know that there’s no such thing as too many diamonds, but Renani Jewels from Meerut, India, just took it to a whole new level! Their Marigold Ring, or Ring of Prosperity, has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the Most Diamonds in a Single Ring. But how many diamonds can a single ring possibly hold?
Shakti trained in San Francisco from 1995 under fifth-generation Armenian master goldsmith Hratch Nargizian, launching her own company in 2000. Her work now melds the artisanal skills passed down through centuries of fine jewellery craftsmanship with her own distinctive visual style.
A short film by Laurent Cartier on the unique world of artisanal divers searching for diamonds in Sierra Leone. Out of 1.5 million artisanal diamond diggers worldwide, there are only a few thousand divers. These men are dedicated in their search for diamond-rich gravels at the bottom of the mighty Sewa river.
