Tarun Gupta is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and Managing Director of Thai Native Gems (1960) Co., Ltd. in Bangkok, a third generation family business trading gemstones since 1959. He holds four GIA diplomas, Graduate Gemologist, Graduate Diamonds, Graduate Colored Stones, and Accredited Jewelry Professional, and has been a GIA alumnus since 2006. A member of the Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association, he writes and moderates BuyGemstone.info and sources gemstones and diamonds to specification for clients in Europe, the United States, and Australia.
Is ruby cheaper than a diamond? At commercial quality, yes. At fine quality, not anymore. That second half is new. Three years ago a well cut 1 carat diamond in the range most buyers choose cost more than a comparable top color unheated ruby. Today it costs roughly half as much, while the ruby […]
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This is the ultimate guide to buying gold chains in Bangkok, Thailand. Some of the questions we are discussing are: So let us dive right in. WHY IS BANGKOK A POPULAR DESTINATION FOR GOLD PURCHASES? Whether you are buying it as an investment or indulging yourself or your loved one, Gold is one precious
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THE CORRECT WAY TO KEEP YOUR JEWELRY Keep your rings and jewelry in a soft pouch or a jewelry box. Store your jewelry separately or next to one another. Do not mix jewelry into one box or one on top of the other as your jewelry will get scratched. HOW TO CLEAN YOUR JEWELRY
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Are rubies good enough for an engagement ring? Yes, they are good enough and in fact, good quality ruby can be more expensive than a similar size diamond! High quality Rubies are also rarer than diamonds and sourcing a beautiful one is actually a bigger challenge. Challenges in acquiring a nice ruby include: Luckily
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Are sapphires OK or nice enough for an engagement ring? The simple answer is Yes. Yes, they are good enough and in fact, good quality sapphire can be quite expensive! High quality sapphires are also harder to find than diamonds and sourcing a beautiful one is actually a bigger challenge. Challenges in acquiring a
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Create your one-of-a-kind engagement ring for your one-of-a-kind union. To make your design – contact us here Below are examples of custom-made diamond engagement rings we made in the past for our clients. All designs are our client’s inspiration and are made in Bangkok through amazing Thai craftsmanship. Rings are made either in Platinum
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Create your one-of-a-kind rings for a one-of-a-kind union. To make your design – contact us here Below are examples of custom wedding bands & rings we have created in the past for our clients. All designs are their inspiration and are made in Bangkok with amazing Thai craftsmanship. Rings are made either in Platinum
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How to Buy a Vedic Gemstone and What is Vedic astrology? We are going to reveal all the major concepts and discuss both topics in full detail below. By the end, you will learn more about Vedic astrology and how to buy a Vedic gemstone than even the people who are selling them to
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In the video above, I compared the prices between one unheated (100% natural) and two heated GRS certified 4 to 5 carat, Vivid ‘Royal Blue’ Sri Lankan Sapphire. All three sapphires are 4 to 5 carat each, are GRS certified, vivid ‘royal blue’ from Sri Lanka. The cost difference is between unheated stone and