It’s been a while since I last wrote as I haven’t quite been inspired by anything exciting to write about until last week! I had the...

Following my recent blog article on rare gemstones; I was curious to learn more about Padparascha sapphires in particular. I was...

As I sat staring out the window watching the snow fall in New York City, thought I'll write a quick blog post this morning. And of course...

I recently had the pleasure of reading ‘Stoned’ by Aja Raden - this book has been on my reading list forever, and I’m so glad I finally...

I grew up in a culture that heavily believes in astrology and ayrvedha (a form of holistic medicine that's focused on promoting a...

Kamidu Priyankara is a Sri Lankan Gem&Jewelry industry professional - he is also the host of youtube channel 'LIFE by Kamindu". This...

The inspiration for this article comes from my recent trip to Newport RhoneIsland - I drove up hoping to enjoy a good lobster roll, but...

I absolutely love sapphires and forever looking for an excuse to talk/write/wear/dream about this gorgeous blue gemstone! The month of...

The recent news of the return of Tiffany’s Yellow Diamond to the silver screen for Kenneth Branagh's ‘Death on the Nile’ production...

If you’re an adventure-holic like myself, planning your next escape is probably at the top of your mind. Although we don’t quite know...

Tourmaline is a late entrant to the world of jewelry - for centuries Tourmaline was misidentified as sapphires, rubies, emeralds or...

In commemoration of the June birthstone, I decided to highlight five legendary natural pearls - my favorite five of course! Natural...

The story of the Cheapside Hoard is not a new one, it is however one of the most fascinating stories in the gem and jewelry world -...

Elsa Peretti turns 80 today. A revolutionary force in fine jewelry design, EP intertwined minimalism and luxury in iconic contemporary...

Insect motifs have been featured in jewelry and personal objects since antiquity-inspired by their beauty, mystique and symbolism. Some...

Earlier this week I participated in a fabulously informative webinar on David Webb Jewelry Archives, organized by the GemX Club,...

Considering recent events developing around the globe, our new reality is staying home, working from home, or just chilling at home. This...

It’s very important to recognize first of all that synthetic diamonds although many believe is an imitation, or a simulant to natural...

I’ve just returned after an exhilarating few days in Tucson for the Gem Show and related events. This was my first time in Tucson and it...

Jean-Baptiste Tavernier was one of the very first Europeans to travel to the East- not to conquer, but to trade, and is known to have...