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A gem dealer's journal — diamond

A Gems Dealer's Journal: A guide to gem buying and bespoke jewellery making!

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A Gems Dealer's Journal: A guide to gem buying and bespoke jewellery making!

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...

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A new series of ready made jewellery is about to arrive!

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A new series of ready made jewellery is about to arrive!

Hey Loungers,  As some of you may have seen from our Facebook page we have organised a pol asking whether you'd have us improve the website or make a series of ready made jewellery.  You have voted and 55% of you have decided for the ready made jewellery!   And so we are currently in the process of making said set of nice and cute, open colour, Tourmaline rings!  We are planning on unveiling the finished products by the second week of September as we'll visit the Cannes Yachting Festival with our buddies over at Margoulette! We were thinking of basing our new collection...

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