MARKET INTELLIGENCE 市场情报 GEMSWORLD | 52 | 2025 Opaque gemstones have captivated jewellery enthusiasts for centuries, thanks to their fullbodied colours and associated symbolic meaning. An opaque gemstone is a type of gem that does not allow any light to pass through, resulting in a high-colour density appearance. Examples include turquoise, onyx, malachite, agate and lapis lazuli, among others, which are celebrated for their vibrant hues and intricate patterns. According to industry players, buyers are paying more attention to coloured gemstones, including opaque varieties, amid a slowdown in the diamond market. This is part of a wider trend towards personalisation, versatility and emotional value. Luxury jewellery brands are likewise introducing a greater variety of contemporary designs with opaque gems as scintillating accents or as eye-catching centrepieces. Malachite, in particular, has been prominently featured in high-end jewellery collections, adding a touch of modern elegance and vitality to the pieces with its distinctive deep green colour and intricate patterns. For instance, Van Cleef & Arpels’ Pâquerette Collection features three striking rings adorned with different combinations of ornamental stones, namely blue turquoise with bright red coral, deep onyx with verdant malachite, and blue agate with white mother-of-pearl. Italian jeweller Roberto Coin, for its part, celebrated opaque gems in latest additions to its Princess Flower Collection. Inspired by floral decorations in Venetian palaces, the collection features 18-karat gold rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants set with diamonds and a variety of opaque gems like lapis lazuli, turquoise, malachite and black jade. Solid impact Opaque gemstones are steadily gaining traction in the jewellery industry as consumers continue to seek jewellery pieces that represent a connection to their heritage, aspirations or cherished memories. “There is a shift in the meaning behind owning a piece of jewellery. It is no longer just about adornment. Clients want pieces that serve a purpose, offering healing or emotional support,” said Hong Kong-based jewellery designer Chantel Shafie. In 2024, Shafie unveiled the Eternal Dragon Collection, which merges traditional Chinese themes with contemporary design elements. Each piece in the collection centres around a dragon and auspicious cloud motifs, and is adorned with diamonds and inlaid with one of six selective ornamental stones: White mother-of-pearl, onyx, jade, red jasper, turquoise and lapis lazuli. These gems are believed to promote emotional balance, strength, harmony, prosperity, energy, protection and wisdom. The designer explained, “My | Sharon Kwok 郭芷雯 | m a e n a Od n p i h n a i g q s f t u u o e l r y c g , o e t n mh n e s e s t c e o t n i g o e e n s m p t s o l a r t ey h s e a o i p r n r a je o t we m e w in ll i e t e h r n y t m . r oo dl eeirnn jceowneslul emr ye rdsessei genk.i nRgi cbheianuctoy l aonudr a 不透明宝石在珠宝设计中担当着重要角色。这些 宝石蕴含丰富的色彩和历史，与追求美感和珠宝的意义的现代消费者产生共鸣。 Lapis lazuli gems from San Wai Gems & Jewellery Fty Co Ltd 式威宝石首饰厂有限公司的青金石 Opulent OPAQUES 不透光的华丽宝石
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