Munpreet

Seeing green for days—and loving every second of it! There’s something undeniably therapeutic about the vibrant green hue of emeralds, known for its calming and restorative effects. After a short break from gemstones, it was such a joy to be surrounded by these lush, mesmerizing greens at the 50th Gemfields auction.⁣
⁣
Honored to be invited to see these spectacular rough emeralds from the renowned Kagem Emerald mine—the largest emerald mine in the world. As a designer of Zambian and Sikh heritage, it’s deeply meaningful to connect with responsibly sourced gemstones from a place I’m lucky to call home.⁣
⁣
While I don’t usually work with rough emeralds, as a gemologist, I’m fascinated by their natural crystal structures, color zoning, and inclusions. These characteristics play a vital role in determining how the stones can be cut to show them off best. Skilled gem cutters then maximize the potential of these rough to reveal their full brilliance in faceted form, while minimizing loss of material.

The journey of a gemstone adds so much meaning and value to a finished piece . Learning where your stone came from makes your jewelry even more special. Thank you to Elena, for showing me this stunning new production. ⁣
⁣