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Art meets Jewellery discusses the synergies between art and the gems/jewellery world.

This blog is a creative space for me and you to connect through the critique of gems and jewellery, trends, technology, people & cities across the world.

14/04/2026

It’s been a while since I’ve shared my published pieces — slightly behind on the sequence, but here’s my latest!
The Secret Gaze: The Lover’s Eye for , featuring a range of designers revitalising this traditional and intimate motif in new and unexpected ways.👁✨️
Featuring the newly discovered duo .jewelry, ’s lenticular interpretations, ’s custom-painted eyes in agate, and ’s signature painted eyes.👁🎨

Read more via the Rapaport website.

25/11/2025

NATURAL DIAMOND MARKETING
It’s time for the natural diamond industry to ramp up its marketing efforts and win the trust of a new generation of consumers. This is the only way for natural diamonds to remain relevant to younger buyers. The iconic De Beers “A Diamond Is Forever” tagline, crafted by copywriter Mary Frances Gerety at N. W. Ayer & Son, leveraging strategic advertising, celebrity placements, and emotionally resonant storytelling, offers timeless lessons in staying culturally and psychologically attuned.
Today, similar marketing strategies are being applied with a modern twist. Check out my latest article for on how the diamond sector continues to innovate and revisit these approaches that once so expertly captured the cultural zeitgeist and shaped consumer behaviour.

My latest article highlights how the Luanda Accord, Natural Diamond Council (NDC), De Beers Group, World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), and Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) are rolling out a coordinated wave of fresh campaigns, laying the groundwork for the next century of natural diamond marketing.

➡️Watch this space.

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09/10/2025

JNA Pearl Rport 2025: There was a time when pearls were prized only for their perfect roundness or button shape. Today, we see people on the streets and even our friends and family adorning baroque, coin, and mabé pearls ~ embracing their irregular beauty and styling them in modern ways. Pearls have steadily risen in popularity, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down.🦪⚪️

I speak to three talented designers working with pearls in distinctive ways:

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29/05/2025

RAPNET : 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒔? RapNet recently launched their blog to cover coloured gemstones. In my latest article for , I speak with industry insiders .gems and who have successfully expanded between both sectors, sharing practical insights, challenges, potential pitfalls and opportunities in today's rapidly evolving market.

Image by showing a beautiful fancy cut ruby and fancy rosecut diamond.

27/02/2025

Be sure to check out the latest issue of Rapaport, packed with insightful discussions on hot industry topics. Huge props to for curating this edition and spotlighting key issues, including concerns surrounding Mozambique’s ruby supply. In relation to this, I speak with traders about how alternative ruby sources are shaping the market, comparing various origins in terms of pricing, history, and ethical considerations.

Also featured: Kate Youde explores textile-woven jewels and Avi Krawitz’s deep dive into Dubai’s meteoric rise as a rough trading hub.

25/02/2025

ALTERNATIVE RUBIES ✨
Throwback to these stunning Tajikistan rubies from spotted at the Hong Kong show in September 2024—just look at that unheated fiery intensity! ❤️🔥

With gem shows buzzing in both Bangkok and Hong Kong right now, I’m sitting this season out to focus on the biggest project of my life (non-gem related!). But always keeping an eye on the sparkle… ✨💎

18/02/2025

𝑨𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑹𝒖𝒃𝒊𝒆𝒔 - For those looking to stray from the beaten path and stand out, have you considered exploring alternative sources? 💎❤️ You may consider diversifying your supply chains through smaller-scale miners and local suppliers from Myanmar, Madagascar, Vietnam, Tajikistan, Kenya and Tanzania. 💎⛏️

The global ruby market continues to be anchored by Mozambique's prolific deposits due to its steady and reliable supply to the market. This stability provides businesses with significant opportunities to meet consumer demand.

Alternative deposits are often characterised by smaller yields, limited mining operations and less consistent supply chains, they offer a unique avenue for brands to cater to the rising demand for individualistic bespoke jewellery. This approach may not fulfil large-scale market demands but may hold strategic value in appealing to bespoke and niche markets.

Want to read more? Please see the link in bio.

12/02/2025

COLOUR RULES.
Paraiba Tourmaline is one of my favourite gemstones. The perfect stone should zing with such vibrancy that it catches the eye from afar. In gemmological terms, a Paraíba tourmaline is classified as such only if it contains copper (Cu) and manganese (Mn), elements that contribute to its vivid hues. While the most coveted shades are electric blues and greens, the presence of these trace elements can also produce purples and violets.

In practice, however, gemmological lab classifications are not always straightforward. Variations in testing methods, evolving industry standards, and differences between laboratories can sometimes lead to inconsistencies in certification. While science defines Paraíba by its copper content, for me, it’s ultimately about the colour. What about you?

Here are some wonderful Paraiba Tourmaline from Mozambique by and the beautiful book dedicated to this stone by and

07/02/2025

🔷 JNA GEMWORLD 2025 🔷

Thrilled to cover the gemstone market for JNA GemWorld 2025! ✨ Get the latest insights on the Big Three—Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald—along with the ever-alluring Spinel and the electrifying Paraíba Tourmaline. 💎

💙 Paraíba Tourmaline: A Gemstone Revolution
First unearthed in the late '80s in Paraíba, Brazil, this neon-bright tourmaline changed the game. 🌍⚡ Its electric blue-green glow—powered by copper—makes it one of the most coveted gems. While deposits have also been found in Nigeria & Mozambique, the most intense demand? Vivid blues from Brazil. 🔥

📖 Dive into my latest market insights with .gems

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