Diamonds – timeless, sparkling and yet surprisingly versatile
There are few gemstones about which as much has been written as diamonds. And fair is fair: that's for good reason. It is the hardest gemstone and one of the most glittering (diamond has a high magpie effect). There are legends, rituals and gigantic advertising...
Corundum: more than just ruby and the classic blue sapphire
When I say I like working with corundum, I often see a frown appear. But when I mention "sapphire" or "ruby," the penny drops. After all, corundum is the mineral group, and sapphire and ruby are simply the names for the different colours within this group. Briefly,...
Pearls: from frumpy to timeless – my love for this special gemstone
Pearls corny? I used to think so, too. Stylish, sure, but not my thing. I was introduced to Zylana, one of my suppliers. She introduced me to the fascinating world of pearls, and what turned out? Pearls are anything but bitchy. They are versatile, timeless, and have a...
Tourmaline: a gemstone full of colour, character and potential
Some gemstones are beautiful, others fascinating. And then there is tourmaline—a gemstone that is both and endlessly surprising. Ever since my childhood, tourmaline has enchanted me. As a bit of a magpie, I collected the raw varieties, and tourmaline always had a...