Valentine’s Day calls for some colourful sparkle!

MonoC explores a mystical world of lustrous ruby gems in a two-part film, entitled ‘Gemorphosis’.

Coloured gemstones stepped into the limelight this year – at the Golden Globes, Emmys and Critics’ Choice Awards – with A-listers complementing their sumptuous gowns with candy-coloured jewels for a vibrant look.

Building on the findings of the inaugural report in 2020, this latest edition shows that the market for coloured gemstones – especially rubies – is growing in China.

The prestigious Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) is a leading business-to-consumer and business-to-business jewellery show, now in its 21st year.

Ruby is the birthstone of July, and way to herald the arrival of this sultry summer month than with designs showcasing the arresting power of these rare red gems?

July’s Journées de la Haute Joaillerie, held during Paris Couture Week, will see the unveiling of an eclectic collection of couture rings featuring Gemfields’ Mozambican rubies and Zambian emeralds.

Birthstone gifting is on the rise – and those with birthdays in May are in luck, as emeralds are the birthstone for the month synonymous with spring and new beginnings.

Gemfields has partnered with The Line fine jewellery on a new Indian-inspired collection featuring Zambian emeralds and Mozambican rubies.

Fabergé is world-famous for its jewelled Eggs and floral designs – making it a perfect fit for Easter and spring, a time of renewal and fresh beginnings.

To mitigate the hardships caused by the insurgency in Cabo Delgado province, Montepuez Ruby has donated 5.5 tonnes of seeds to two communities badly affected by the violence.

The ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ was unveiled in July 2021 as a way of promoting transparency on the level of natural resource wealth shared with host country governments.

The day of love is upon us, and there is no better Valentine’s gift than a piece of fine jewellery glittering with glamorous coloured gemstones.