Demand for coloured gemstones is growing from strength to strength as buyers gravitate towards vivid gems that allow eclectic design and style possibilities. Apart from the ‘Big Three’ in the jewellery trade, the market is increasingly favouring more diverse coloured gem selections.

There is a multitude of coloured gemstones offered in the market today, led by perpetual favourites rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Gemstone dealers and jewellery manufacturers however are seeing steady rise in demand for other stones. 

Among these, the most highly sought after are Paraiba tourmalines – cherished for their electric, ocean-blue hue; spinels – beloved for their versatility, durability and innate beauty; and aquamarine – prized for their high clarity and blue-green, watery hue.

Other gems are also rising in popularity, including amethysts in purple and green colours, citrines, kyanites, kunzites and chalcedony and topaz stones, to name a few. Each gem offers exceptional colours and characteristics that make them appealing to today’s consumers.