When choosing loose gems for custom jewellery, go in with an open mind.
'Tailor each stone for the person and the jewellery to the stone,' advises JJ Abram from local jeweller Ronald Abram.
The stone-oriented solution to designing jewellery is echoed by Nicolas Roux-Alezais, director, business development of high jewellery at Cartier: 'We select stones first, make them dazzle with creativity, and then we think about the design.'
In this way, the natural beauty and soul of the stone is preserved. When purchasing a gemstone, make sure you are dealing with a professional you can trust.
Do not buy coloured stones based on the price, rather for what you appreciate. Trust your eye too. Buy the colour you like, not the one your jeweller thinks you should buy.
'Not all people see colour the same way,' Abram says. 'Look for a colour that is appealing to you.'
