Unveiling Lida Diamond: Luxury in Diamond Art

Nestled in the heart of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, Lida Diamond has solidified its reputation as a leading authority in precious stones for over 30 years. Founded in 1989 by Erol Akdemir, Lida's unwavering commitment to quality and exceptional customer service has earned them the trust of jewelry enthusiasts and industry...

GEMFIELDS KAGEM EMERALD MINE – ZAMBIA

It has always been a dream of mine to visit a mine! To be able to go to the beginning of the journey that gems and diamonds take to be finally presented on the pieces I share on a daily basis. Finally an opportunity presented itself back in May/June 2022...

Sarine: Reimagining The Diamond Industry

For most consumers buying a natural diamond is an experience which requires research, weighing up several options, and calculated decision making. Oftentimes times it can be overwhelming.  For example, you may want to know about provenance, traceability and social sustainability of the diamond you are purchasing, yet many traditional retailers can...

Kamyen Jewellery: The Creative Genius Behind The Designs

Over the years you have seen numerous creations from Kamyen Jewellery on my social media platforms. I have seen them over the past 8 years all around the world from Middle East to Europe and America and have always been in awe of their creativity. They excel in mixing and...

The Fancy Color Research Foundation

For years I’ve talked about Fancy Color Diamonds and their captivating rarity. I know many people in the diamond industry and enthusiasts that wanted to dig deeper into the rarity and unique characteristics of these color beauties, but the information was lacking and inaccurate…until the FCRF was founded in 2014....

Ruby; The King of Gems

July birthstone is Ruby, therefore I am going to share a brief background on rubies, the most coveted gemstone in history. Ruby is from , a variety of the mineral corundum, same mineral as sapphire. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes...

PEARL 101

To celebrate the month of June, let's have a closer look at this month's birthstone: Pearl!  Here is a 101 to the enchanting world of pearls with a deeper look into their formation, properties, various types and some of the most unforgettable pearl jewelry to date. FORMATION: Pearl is a...