A gem dealer's journal — color
A Gems Dealer's Journal: Interview with a World Class Gem Cutter: Victor Tuzlukov
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Hey Loungers, Today we have a bit of a special treat for you, we present you with this unique chance to discover the world of one of the best, if not the best, gem cutter in the World. Today we interview Victor Tuzlukov! So, without any further delays, let us get going with the interview, read on! Victor Tuzlukov gazing at the camera with the same intensity he would gaze at his cutting table AsiaLounges: First of all, thank you very much Victor for agreeing to answer our question today. Can you tell us a bit about...
A gem dealer’s journal: Revisiting the lost art of Mokumegane with Jaume Labro
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Hey Loungers, Today we will be taking a sweet trip down memory lane as we interview our pal, Spanish born and living in Japan: Jaume Labro, who will be telling us more about his art. The Lost Art of Mokumegane. While many claim to being able to have perfected the technique, few have mastered that art at his level. He is one of the last person that the Japanese masters of old recognise as a Mokumegane master in his own right today. So, if like us, you want to learn more about this peculiar and highly interesting topic, read on!...
A Gem Dealer´s Journal: No, Everything that comes from Asia isn’t cheap or mass produced!
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Hey Loungers, As you can see we have been keeping up our promise of delivering a nice and constant flow of interviews in early 2019! Today, we interview our friend “Huckleberry” jeweller and jewellery designer at Jai 108 Presents here in Bangkok. The idea behind this interview is simply to break an enduring myth: Everything that comes from Asia isn’t cheap or mass produced! So here it comes! Huckleberry at work for Jai 108 Presents AsiaLounges: Hi Huck, thanks for joining us today for this interview and to help us debunk the myth of Made in Asia...
A Gems Dealer's Journal: A guide to gem buying and bespoke jewellery making!
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Hey Loungers, While some of you may have already read our 2016 article on the topic, we figured that a little refresher probably couldn't hurt. It is undeniable that nowadays the attraction for colour gem is on the rise yet, very few actually know what they are buying and this could lead to a somewhat rude awakening. In this article we intend on discussing some of the main points that one needs to know when purchasing a gem such as: treatment, cut, clarity, carat weight, origin and of course the importance of a serious gemological report backing your purchase as well...
Valentine's day or how to find a unique gift?
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Article originally published in Luxury Society Asia, to read the original text please follow this link => As Valentine´s day approaches, the hunt for the perfect gift starts anew. Yet, the art of gift making can sometimes be a difficult one to master. Therefore, the question remains: How can one find the sure hit? In a society that emphasises on personalisation, uniqueness and makes extensive use of accessories, it seemed logical that we would make a quick tour of the various items that one may want to gift their significant other! This said, a number of them may be...