Welcome to
The Jewel Journal
Welcome to The Jewel Journal — a starting point for those who appreciate fine things and are ready to understand what makes a gemstone truly worth collecting. Here, you’ll learn how to recognise quality, understand rarity, and see jewellery not just as decoration, but as legacy. Whether you’re buying your first piece or seeking your next significant acquisition, this is where you’ll unearth some real wisdom.
Why two gems that look alike can be thousands of dollars apart: the 4Cs, plus origin and treatment.
Our gem-hunting expedition concluded when a third-generation Sri Lankan trader presented us with a captivating 7.2ct cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire.
Unveil the first facet of The Jewel Journal, where we reveal not just gemstones, but a tale of transformation. Witness the luminous shift of Josh Mulrine from a corporate visionary to a spiritual gemstone Connoisseur
Rubies, known for their fiery red hue, have captivated hearts for centuries. In this insightful interview, we uncover the layers that make these stones so sought-after.
The highlight of this encounter is Padam’s unveiling of a spectacular collection, featuring some of the rarest and most collectible gemstones in the world. These gems are the crowning jewels of the gem show.
Introducing “Aqua Azure,” a mesmerising ring that combines elegance and rarity. This exquisite piece features a 5-carat Santa Maria Blue Aquamarine, delicately set in an 18-carat gold fishtail band, accompanied by pure-white, E-colour, VVS diamonds. The Aquamarine takes centre stage, proudly secured by up-reaching rounded prongs, which add a touch of grace to the overall design.
The Angel Emeralds are 9.9ct of scintillating Vivid Green Zambian Emeralds.
Many Emeralds may have a nice rich, alluring color that draws you in but the color Vivid Green is an exclusive and rare category only reserved for Emeralds that express the highest degree of saturation and Vivid brightness.
Some gems are far rarer than diamonds, and the finest sell for far more per carat. Meet jadeite, taaffeite, alexandrite, musgravite and painite, and watch the video.
Royal blue, teal, parti and golden yellow. Learn where Australian sapphires are mined, what makes one worth more, and why most are heated.
The French Blue vanished in 1792 and came back as the Hope Diamond. Master gem cutter Scott Sucher tells the story.
The Y1 to Y8 colour scale, green and orange modifiers, and what really sets the price. Filmed with Burgundy Diamond Mines.
Does fluorescence lower a diamond’s price? What is a triple excellent cut? Quick lessons from diamond dealers.
Inside a family gem cutting factory in Chanthaburi, from rough stone to polished gem.
Quartz keeps the time, sapphire protects the face, and tiny rubies keep the gears turning.
Two Argyle pink diamonds worth over $350,000 each, a 15 carat Asscher cut and a vivid green Australian emerald.
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