FOCUS 焦点 GEMSWORLD | 10 | 2025 Demand for coloured gemstones, bolstered by increasingly knowledgeable and sophisticated buyers who are opting for more distinctive and compelling pieces, is projected to strengthen further in 2025 amid supply constraints, economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. According to industry players, appetite for perennial darlings such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds, is gaining further traction while non-traditional gemstones continue to win favour in the global market. In particular, the mesmerising blues of Paraiba tourmaline alongside the rich and comforting hues of padparadscha sapphire, and the deep, enthralling colours of spinel and alexandrite are likely to attract a steady stream of buyers. Mounting desire for coloured gems is most palpable at international jewellery auctions while renowned jewellery houses regularly unveiling high jewellery collections centred on exceptional gems further raise the profile of coloured stones in the mainstream. At Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels Auction in New York held on December 10, 2024, a 10.33-carat untreated cushion-cut Burmese ruby ring with diamonds was the star lot, having fetched US$5.5 million – more than double its high estimate. In Hong Kong, highlights of Phillips’ 2024 auctions were a 7.02-carat Burmese ruby and diamond ring, which sold for US$1.27 million; a necklace with approximately 54.18 carats of rubies, which was snapped up for US$1.06 million; and a 10.84-carat Brazilian alexandrite chrysoberyl ring, which brought in US$980,694. Captivating colours, meanwhile, were integral to Bulgari’s Aeterna Collection, launched in mid-2024 as the jewellery house’s “most extraordinary” collection to date. It includes sapphire, emerald, ruby, rubellite, Paraiba tourmaline and turquoise jewellery pieces. | Bernardette Sto. Domingo 杜明高 with reports from Isabella Yan | The coloured gemstone sector stands to benefit from the market’s growing inclination for more colourful and meaningful jewellery options. 市场的偏好日渐转向色彩更丰富、意义更深远的珠宝 首饰，彩色宝石行业将从中得益。 Sparkling prospects for coloured gemstones 彩宝前景缤纷四射 Spinel stones in different colours 色彩缤纷的抛光尖晶石 Gübelin Academy Level 1 Course 古柏林学院1级课程 Ruby from Fura Gems Fura Gems的红宝石
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