While diamonds have traditionally dominated the luxury market, 2024 is seeing an unprecedented surge in the demand for 'The Big Three'—Rubies, Sapphires, and Emeralds—alongside exotic newcomers like Spinels and Tsavorites.
Investors and collectors are increasingly looking for stones with 'unheated' certification and exceptional origin stories. A Burmese 'Pigeon Blood' Ruby or a Kashmir Sapphire is now considered a more stable asset than many traditional investments.
For a designer, understanding these market trends is crucial. We don't just teach you how to identify a stone; we teach you how to build a design that honors its rarity. When working with a stone that costs more than a luxury apartment, every millimeter of gold must serve a purpose.
Investors and collectors are increasingly looking for stones with 'unheated' certification and exceptional origin stories. A Burmese 'Pigeon Blood' Ruby or a Kashmir Sapphire is now considered a more stable asset than many traditional investments.
For a designer, understanding these market trends is crucial. We don't just teach you how to identify a stone; we teach you how to build a design that honors its rarity. When working with a stone that costs more than a luxury apartment, every millimeter of gold must serve a purpose.
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