Gemfields Creating Dreamfields

Ring by Parulina

As I mentioned in previous post, 2013 is the year of Emerald thanks to it being selected as colour of the year by Pantone, the globally regarded authority on colour.

Amrapali Earrings

Emeralds were just one of the precious gemstones in the stunning fine jewellery collection presented by Gemfields, the world’s largest producer of ethically sourced coloured gemstones.  Gemfields collaborated with some of the world’s leading jewellery designers including Fabergé, Mappin & Webb and Amrapali.

Cleopatra bathed in emeralds

From Bullets to Bracelets

I’ve never seen a bullet and I’ve never held a gun.  I am of course British where guns are not the norm.  After the awful shooting incident at the school in the USA the gun debate is back in the front pages over there.

The Mayor of Newark, USA, appeared on a talk show recently showing his Calibre Collection: a collection of bracelets made from melted down guns and bullets seized

Asia House Fair

Fancy a bit of artisan shopping this weekend? Asia House in central London is hosting a traditional arts and crafts of Asia fair from 27th-29th April.