To remember their family pet Hibiki, a Munchkin cat that had passed away, we designed a double-shank ring with diamonds the same greyish brown as his coat, and a green-beryl centre stone the same soft green as his eyes. What…
Gemstones that interact with light to create special optical effects or “phenomena” are known as phenomenal gems. Calla Lily’s founder, Emily Tan, loves these rare and unique gems, as they are truly a wonder of nature. Part 1 – (colour-change)…
The Portrait Cut portrays a large and open, and thinly cut table (top surface of the gem), producing a captivating window-like effect, that invites the admirer to gaze into the gem. This cut allows for very unique and fancy-shaped gems…
Grey or greyish-toned gems have garnered much attention recently, especially grey-coloured Spinels and Tanzanites. Grey gemstones exude a quiet beauty, and calmness, and are timeless. They are complemented well by different gold colours (rose, champagne or yellow), which brings out…
