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’?
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Here’s to 50K followers and more to come!
Not too long ago, our MADLY Instagram family skyrocketed to an impressive 50,000 followers, a feat few Singapore jewellers have managed to achieve. Since our jewels are known to mark milestones, we wanted to celebrate this momentous occasion with everyone who made it possible by hosting a guessing game! And boy, did we have a… Continue reading Here’s to 50K followers and more to come!
All You Need to Know About Heat Treatment of Gemstones
Heated gemstones are those that have undergone heat treatment to enhance their colour, clarity, and even durability. This is a common practice in the gemstone industry, used on the vast majority of gemstones including Ruby, Sapphire, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Topaz, Morganite, and more. In fact, over 90% of these gemstones available in the market have undergone… Continue reading All You Need to Know About Heat Treatment of Gemstones
Are Burmese Rubies better? Now you know. The world’s most expensive gemstone is a Mozambique Ruby.
The Estrela de Fura, a 55.22-carat ruby from Mozambique, has set a new world record for the most expensive gemstone ever auctioned. The stone sold for $34.8 million at Sotheby’s in New York on June 8, 2023. That’s a whopping USD630,288 per carat. The previous record was held by a 25.59-carat Burmese Ruby, which sold… Continue reading Are Burmese Rubies better? Now you know. The world’s most expensive gemstone is a Mozambique Ruby.
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