A gem dealer's journal

In today's interview we will explore the complex and critical role gemological laboratory hold in our trade. We are honored to have as our guide for this tour, one of the legendary trio, E. Billie Hughes from Lotus Gemology! Buckle up and enjoy the ride Loungers!   AsiaLounges: Hi Billie, thank you for being with us today! We appreciate you taking time off of your schedule to explain us a bit who you are and what you do. Tell us about yourself, Lotus Gemology, and the team behind it. E.Billie Hughes: Lotus Gemology is a Bangkok-based gem testing lab that...

 Dear Loungers, As a token of thanks for your continued support, Asia Lounges celebrates its thousandth visit on the website by bringing you a series of 7 interviews. These Interviews will help you explore and understand the secret world of gemstone.  In today's edition we will follow Arjuna Irsutti, professional gemstone photographer at Arjuna Irsutti Photography, in order to help you, Loungers, understand this particular aspect of the trade! Hope you'll enjoy it as much as we did enjoy running through this topic.   AsiaLounges: Hi Arjuna, thank you for agreeing to answer our questions today. Let us start by learning...

Dear Loungers, This week, and as reward for our thousandth visit on Asia Lounges' website, we propose you to discover the work of our friends over at Lucy G. Jewelry.      Lucy G. Jewelry is a fairly recent brand of jewelry by the Italian designer Giuliana Loglisci. The concept is simple and fresh and we are convinced that you will enjoy the fruitiness of her concept! But why trust them? What makes Lucy G as a brand special and recommendable?     Giuliana, the designer and founder of the brand, is from a long line of Italian jewelers who, to...

Hey Loungers,  How have you been since Asia Lounges' last post on this blog? As you may have seen since the last editions about Color Grades and Our Founder we have opened two new Blogs!  The first one, Introduction to Gemology, is animated by Mr. Jeffery "Master" Bergman, from Primagem, and is an introduction to gemology. This blog provides you with general info and other "good to know" type tips that could, help you rule the local Tuesday Quizz, kidding, pave the road to more serious gemological studies.  The second one, A gem dealer's Journal, is more of a guide through the maze that the gem...

In today's world, where information is everywhere and in any form, finding the right type of knowledge is key to succeed. When it comes to purchasing colored gemstones, knowing how to buy and what to look for can make a big difference. Today, I will explain you how to make a smart purchase. Very much like with diamonds, you judge a gemstone according to these four criterion: Cut, Color, Clarity and Carat weight. Then come an extra two: treatment and origin. First came the cut: Cutting is what gives the stone its shape, therefore, it has a very high incidence...