Gemstone Knowledge
SOOKJAI KNOWLEDGE
Gemstone Knowledge
A considered guide to gemstones — from colour and cut to origin, treatment and the stories behind each stone.
Garnet · The Sookjai Perspective
Why Garnet Is So Much More Diverse Than Its Reputation Suggests
Garnet is often remembered as a deep red gemstone, yet its mineral family reaches through vivid green, orange, honey, purple, colour change and remarkable optical effects.
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Zircon · The Sookjai Perspective
Why Zircon Deserves More Attention in Fine Jewelry
Zircon has its own colour, fire, history and design potential. Seeing it clearly in fine jewelry begins by treating it as an intentional gemstone choice rather than a substitute for something else.
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Zircon · The Sookjai Perspective
The Sookjai Perspective: What We Look for in a Zircon
How Sookjai approaches zircon: beginning with colour, then considering light, cut, clarity, condition, treatment, wearability and the individual character that makes a stone feel complete.
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Tourmaline · The Sookjai Perspective
The Sookjai Perspective: What We Look for in a Tourmaline
Colour is where we begin, but never where we stop. A look at how Sookjai considers light, clarity, cut, character and design potential when choosing an individual tourmaline.
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