Written by Esther Ligthart
on Tuesday, 02 January 2024.
Posted in News & Stories
Embarking on a sparkling journey to the sapphire mines of Ruwanpura Gems in Sri Lanka was an experience that filled my friends, peers, and even myself with anticipation and a touch of envy. The adventure began with a conversation missed during the pandemic with Fura Gems about visiting their ruby mines in Mozambique. This chat evolved into an exciting invitation from Tracey Ellison while wandering the beautiful streets of Arezzo. Before I knew it, we were planning our trip at the JCK Las Vegas show, leading me to board a plane from Schiphol airport to Colombo, filled with expectations and excitement.
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Tuesday, 03 January 2023.
Posted in Trends & Inspiration
The first time I saw a star sapphire, I was mesmerized! I couldn't stop rotating it and observing the star pattern on this magnificent blue gemstone. My love for star sapphires has never stopped. Did you know that people wore these gemstones in Sri Lanka to protect against the evil eye?
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Tuesday, 02 November 2021.
Posted in News & Stories
FURA Gems have plunged into the Australian sapphires. New origin, forgotten gem. Read all about how Dev Shetty, the talented president and CEO of FURA Gems, lays the ground for a new narrative. "This new luxury product creates long-term growth opportunities in the jewelry industry,'' he says. Let's see why!
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Monday, 05 July 2021.
Posted in Industry, Business & Industry
FURA Gems has exciting ideas about how to transform the precious gemstone market. In this article, we read how they do it!
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Sunday, 20 June 2021.
Posted in Retail, Business & Industry
The increasing attraction of Australian sapphires is a fact. Younger generations love this gemstone in particular for a variety of reasons. Self-expression, personalization, and affordability are just a few of those reasons. Let's explore more!
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Thursday, 09 March 2017.
Posted in Trends & Inspiration
Written by Esther Ligthart
on Friday, 03 January 2014.
Posted in Trends & Inspiration
