HANS D. KRIEGER: RENOWNED GERMAN JEWELLERY HOUSE
The history of Idar-Oberstein, as the city of gemstones goes back to 500 years ago, when first deposits of agate were discovered. Over the centuries, gem cutters settled in Idar-Oberstein and advanced their expertise in gem cutting and goldsmith while the city was undergoing a mining boom. In the beginning...
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...
Iconic Red Carpet Jewelry Moments 2011-2020
Over the past decade, there were hundreds of red carpet events and each had stars dripping in gems and jewelry. Here is a highlight of each year from 2011-2020 chosen from many events and pieces. In my opinion, featured pieces are the most iconic red carpet jewelry in the past...
10 Year Anniversary of Champagne Gem
10 years since realization of an idea that shaped on a beach, and it’s been quite a journey. I want to take this time to look back and share the story of how, when and why with you. Before walking down memory lane, I would like to thank three key...