What makes a stone ‘precious’ or ‘semi-precious’?

If you’re new to the world of gemstones, the terms ‘semi-precious’ and ‘precious’ get thrown around a lot, much to the confusion of the layperson. What exactly makes one gem precious and the other, not? Why is a fine, fiery pure-red Spinel considered semi-precious while a dull, cloudy Ruby considered precious?  We don’t blame you… Continue reading What makes a stone ‘precious’ or ‘semi-precious’?

MADLY is in Munich!

Following the announcement of East Ventures’ investment in MADLY, MADLY has been making strides towards their goal of becoming the world’s premier international bespoke jewellery brand. After a wonderful response at The Munich Show and GemGenève jewellery trade shows in October and November last year, MADLY decided to take the plunge and have a carefully… Continue reading MADLY is in Munich!

Southeast Asia’s Leading Venture Capital Fund, East Ventures, Invests in MADLY

This funding will be for global expansion, aimed at tapping into the international market’s robust demand MADLY, Singapore’s foremost bespoke jewellery design house, today announced an investment received from East Ventures, a pioneering sector-agnostic venture capital firm that has supported over 300 tech companies across Southeast Asia. This funding serves as a vote of confidence… Continue reading Southeast Asia’s Leading Venture Capital Fund, East Ventures, Invests in MADLY

What’s the difference between pink Sapphire and Padparadscha?

There’s always been huge demand for the ever rare Padparadscha, which has led to that term being thrown around loosely by less ethical sellers.    Let’s start with the origins of the name ‘Padparadscha’. It’s derived from the Sinhalese word padma radschen (pad-ma rad-shen), meaning lotus blossom, which has petals of a similar blush hue.… Continue reading What’s the difference between pink Sapphire and Padparadscha?

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