The Maison Journal

Notes From
the Atelier

Buying guides, provenance stories and honest gemologist advice — written at the bench, for clients in Singapore and beyond.

Bespoke cushion-cut Ceylon blue sapphire ring with a diamond halo, presented in a Ceylon Gem Maison boxFeatured · Buying Guide
6 min read

How to Judge a Ceylon Sapphire Like a Gemologist

A gemologist's method for evaluating a Ceylon sapphire before you buy: judging hue, tone and saturation, spotting windows and zoning, and weighing colour against carat.

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A matched suite of blue sapphire and diamond cluster earrings and ring in white goldPerspective
5 min read

Blue Sapphire vs Diamond: Which Should Crown Your Ring?

Durability, rarity, symbolism and price — a jeweller's honest comparison of blue sapphires and diamonds to help Singapore couples choose the right centre stone.

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Handcrafted rose gold pendant set with pavé diamonds, photographed in the atelierProvenance
6 min read

From Ratnapura to Singapore: The Journey of an Ethical Gem

Follow a Ceylon sapphire's journey from Sri Lanka's artisanal gem fields through cutting, certification and export to a finished bespoke piece delivered in Singapore.

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