Tag Archives: Benedicte Lavoie

Why teal has such alluring appeal

Teal has been a very hot colour for the past few years. Indeed, as a gem dealer who specializes in coloured gemstones, this author can attest to a spike in teal and green sapphire sales throughout 2022 and into 2023. What is teal, though? Why is it such a popular choice? Most importantly, what does the price range for gems in this category look like?

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Bridal bliss and the gemstone rainbow

Who says engagement rings must be made with diamonds? This question, of course, is a bit cheeky, as jewellery professionals are no doubt familiar with the answer. This long-standing tradition is the result of a fairly genius marketing campaign, which has been embraced by today’s fashion. Of course, things change—especially fashion! These days, we are seeing more and more celebrities and trendsetters ditch diamond engagement rings in favour of big, juicy gemstones of all varieties and colours.

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