09Nov 2016 Pearls: Gemstones of Indo-American cultures
Since ancient times the Mother of Pearl has been used to decorate jewellery, accessories and ornaments. Among the native settlers of the Americas, Read more [...]
Author Archives: Cuini Amelio-Ortiz
05Nov 2016 Lluis Masriera: the most famous Spanish goldsmith
At turn of the 19th century, modernist Barcelona, along with Paris and Vienna entered its peak. Barcelona was at the centre of European avant-garde Read more [...]
01Nov 2016 Investing in Precious Stones: Small Personal Guide
For a few years now, friends and acquaintances are always asking me, "Cuini, can you tell me if its worth investing in gemstones?" I always find Read more [...]
16Oct 2016 Gemstone Stories & Secret Languages
Magic and mystery: the fascinating world of gemstones. Gemstones play a role in our everyday lives, although we are often not so aware of them. Read more [...]
13Oct 2016 “Aurora Pyramid of Hope” – The World’s Largest Colourful Diamond Collection
I love visiting London. This time my visit included a trip to the "Natural History Museum" to see the most fabulous collection of colourful Diamonds Read more [...]
10Oct 2016 Famous Diamond Lost: “The Pond”
Have you ever heard of the famous "El Estanque" diamond? It is a beautiful blue coloured diamond that weighed about 100 carats!
King Philip Read more [...]
05Oct 2016 Ametrine: Myths and Popularity
Ametrine, also known as Bolivianite, is a naturally occurring variety of quartz that clearly displays two different colour zones: purple and Read more [...]
24Aug 2016 What does the future hold for Tsavorite?
The experts agree: The value of Tsavorite has risen dramatically in the past two years - an ascending trend.
I recently researched market Read more [...]
20Aug 2016 Opal and its endless stories
There is no other gemstone that has inspired as many legends, stories and superstitions like Opal. Opal was and will always be one of the most Read more [...]
07Jul 2016 In the realm of Amethyst – Uruguay
An exclusive interview for "The World of Gems" with an expert on Uruguayan Amethysts, Carlos Espejo
What a beautiful country Uruguay is! I've Read more [...]