My family, having originated from Burma, (now called Myanmar), a country renowned for producing some of the finest gemstones in the world, have always had an interests in their purchase and sale. I can recall, from a very early age, family & friends laying parcels of stones and jewellery on the table with a view to disposing of them. This interest has stayed with me and resulted in me studying, collecting and selling gemstones as a profitable hobby. However, I have found that when the subject does arise in conversation the vast majority have very little knowledge of gemstones, in particular coloured stones (as opposed to diamonds), which I find far more interesting and, if the truth be known, far rarer.

The Gemstone Diaries are my way of imparting what I have learnt and enjoy to those that are interested, be it as a collector, for jewellery or as a long-term investment.

 8.42cts Brilliant Cut Citrine

31cts Cambodian Blue Zircon

 3.44cts Tsavorite Garnet 

3.29cts No Heat Blue Sapphire

                3.29 Burmese Red Spinel

In particular, apart from the big 4: Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Emerald, which most seem to know of, I’ll bring to your attention the Spinel, histories most secretive of gemstones and one of my favorites, as well as Garnets, Moonstones, Amethysts,  Citrines, Aquamarines, Zircon, Tourmaline and Morganite to name a few.

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I hope you enjoy this journey with me.

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