2024-02-23 02:55
In the heartlands and high-rises of Singapore, where tradition and modernity blend seamlessly, the choice of petroleum quartz and quartz as gifts stands out. These gems offer a unique wa… Read More
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A blog about gemstones, minerals and gemology written from The Gem Museum Singapore.
2024-02-23 02:28
Morganite ah, this gem really got something special one. It’s got that sweet peach-pink colour that makes it stand out, plus it’s getting more and more popular for those looking… Read More
2023-12-26 22:27
We were hosting Derek Liang from Lighthouse Legacy for a Legacy planning train the trainers bootcamp. Hui Ying and I took time off to participate in this bootcamp and it opened up a door whi… Read More
2022-08-19 00:44
Did you know that in Singapore, you can experience a whole new spectrum of the gems and jewellery market?
Yes you can! Singapore is a multi-cultural City State, therefore you can find a… Read More
2022-07-16 01:08
As you all know, we tell the story of mine to market at the Gem Museum, as part of this storyline my wife Loke Huiying and I would be exhibiting rare and beautiful gemstones at booth L10 at… Read More
2022-05-20 00:11
After being around since 2015, we have welcomed many people from all over the world to The Gem Museum. One day, someone asked us, how does visiting The Gem Museum benefit me? After some brai… Read More
2022-05-19 23:48
Explore The Gem Museum at NIGHT in spirit of 2022 Children’s Season, and view minerals and gemstones in a different light!
About this event
In conjunction with our long awaited r… Read More
2021-12-25 16:42
Greetings
A parcel of gemstonesI thought I would write something as celebrate Christmas and welcome the new year. My father Mr Tay Thye Sun was one of the first gemologists in Singapore a… Read More
2021-10-07 08:44
Geode
A rather uninteresting rock on the outside hosting the beauty of nature inside, that is what a geode is all about. Geodes are roughly spherical rocks, typically containing a hollow… Read More
2021-09-01 04:57
Colour Changing Star Garnet
Ever since alexandrite made headlines with the “alexandrite effect”, or simply known as colour change, people have taken note and started discoveri… Read More
2021-06-02 07:14
August Birthstones: Peridot & Spinel
Peridot
Peridot is the gem variety of forsterite that belongs to the mineral group of olivine and it is the first gem to be drafted among the m… Read More
2020-12-16 05:18
Natural Glass
Glass is perhaps one of the most utilised man-made materials on the planet. It has a long range of functionality, from buildings, technologies, furniture, glassware, and ent… Read More
2020-12-01 06:49
December Birthstones: Turquoise, Zircon, & Tanzanite
Turquoise
Turquoise is one of a few gemstones that may possess a colouration similar to that of a soothing sky blue. Chemically… Read More
2020-11-11 08:47
November Birthstones: Citrine & Topaz
Citrine
Citrine is one of the many members of the big quartz family, and is also among the rarest. Known for its golden yellow colour, natural… Read More
2020-10-25 03:28
October Birthstones: Opal & Tourmaline
Opal
Opal is a very familiar and easy-to-recognise gemstone that has enchanted anyone that comes across with its beautiful display of colours… Read More
2020-10-02 01:50
The Twinkle of Star Gems
Stars, the twinkly dots above our night sky, create amazing sceneries on what seemed to be a black blank space. Before the times of electricity and technology, th… Read More
2020-10-02 01:25
Ornamental Gemstones: Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, and Turquoise
Ornamental gems have seen it used for millenniums through ancient civilisations till the present day. The reason for its usage… Read More
2020-10-01 08:08
Pearls: Natural or Cultured
The creation of pearls truly is a wonder of nature. Unlike most gemstones, pearls are created by mollusks as a self-defense mechanism. Blessed with a unique lu… Read More
2020-10-01 03:39
Spinel in Marble: The Little Red Dot
Throughout the history of gemstones, red stones dominated the culture of the ancient world. For them, red gems symbolise blood, power, fire, and beaut… Read More
2020-10-01 01:45
Throughout the history of sapphire, it has represented a diverse symbolism in many cultures. It is thought to bring many attributes such as wisdom, wealth, truth, royalty, and many more. For… Read More
2020-09-06 15:23
GradeGemstoneType l*usually eye-clean with no eye-visible inclusionsT… Read More
2020-07-26 11:15
When it comes to green gemstones, the first stone that comes to our minds will most probably be emerald. Unsurprisingly, it is the most talked-about green gem that represents everything from… Read More
2020-07-26 11:15
When it comes to green gemstones, the first stone that comes to our minds will most probably be emerald. Unsurprisingly, it is the most talked-about green gem that represents everything from… Read More
2020-07-20 07:49
Ruby, the great birthstone of July, is the most valuable member of the corundum species, with sapphire coming second. What makes ruby so highly valued perhaps is its intense red colour that… Read More
2020-07-19 14:44
Opal is a very familiar and easy-to-recognise gemstone that has enchanted anyone that comes across with its beautiful display of colours. It is the only stone that displays the phenomenon, p… Read More
2020-07-12 10:38
Phenomena of the Feldspar Group
Consumers like us often appreciate the rare gems and minerals, as they are hard to come by. If you do come across a unique piece, you may find difficulties… Read More
2020-07-12 10:38
We all as consumers always will appreciate the rare gems and minerals because it is hard to come by. If we do come across a rare piece, you may find difficulties getting your sight away from… Read More
2020-07-05 03:58
The Rich History of Emerald
Without a doubt, emeralds are among the most treasured and recognisable gemstones in the world. In the modern era, jewelleries featuring top quality emeralds a… Read More
2020-06-22 04:09
When chrysoberyl is mentioned in a conversation, the response you will most likely receive would be “what is chrysoberyl?”. In reality, chrysoberyl is a very much underrated gems… Read More
2020-06-15 03:54
Wide Varieties of Sapphires
Rich in history and worn by royalties, Sapphires are one of the most recognized gemstones in the world. Many have been captivated by its vast variety of colour… Read More
2020-06-07 11:54
During recent years, the jewellery
industry around the globe has seen an up-and-coming trend of salt and pepper
diamonds. Even though its trend is picking up, there are still question marks… Read More
2020-06-07 02:46
The discovery of
alexandrite has been defining, ever since then it has been the definition of colour-change.
Being a relatively young gemstone after discovery of less than 200 years ago,
it… Read More
2020-06-07 02:46
The discovery of Alexandrite has been defining, ever since then, it has been the definition of color-change. As a relatively newly-discovered gemstone less than 200 years ago, it is the fine… Read More
2020-05-11 06:21
May Birthstone: Emerald
Emerald is one of the most revered gemstones in the world for a long period extending to over 5000 years. Ancient civilisations such as ancient Egypt, Spanish Conq… Read More
2020-04-13 08:36
April Birthstone: Rare Fancy Color Diamonds
To me (Tay Kunming), when beauty is expressed through gemstones, it feels like a soft whisper bringing a tug at your heart while sending gooseb… Read More
2020-04-10 08:54
Global Economic Crisis and Gemstones
Recently, WHO announced COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. It has become a global health crisis, affecting the whole world’s economy. Over the course… Read More
2020-04-01 03:15
The Gem Adventure
Children are special. They are curious little energy balls, roaming around anywhere they could, absorbing any information they come across. It is the most crucial stage… Read More
2020-03-03 04:16
March Birthstone: AQUAMARINE
Aquamarine is a greenish-blue to blue variety of the beryl family and the second most popular beryl species behind its green cousin emerald. In general, gemstone… Read More
2020-02-18 05:53
February Birthstone – AMETHYST
Amethyst was once ranked highly by royalties since the days of Alexander the Great. He is very much responsible for influencing the Greek culture of jewe… Read More
2020-02-13 04:19
January Birthstone – GARNET
Red garnet is one of the gemstones that has a long history of its own, especially adorned by the Egyptian pharaohs who are not shy of showing off their weal… Read More
2020-01-31 09:00
现象宝石
现象宝石具有惊人的光学效果，这种现象使ê&hellip…Read More
2020-01-31 08:24
PHENOMENAL GEMSTONES
Phenomenal gemstones possess striking optical effects, which are called phenomena that makes them exceptional or rather unusual. There are eight types of phenomenas… Read More
2020-01-22 06:31
Singapore celebrates the 50th anniversary of diplomat relations with Israel in December 2019, continuing a deep and ever growing friendship between the two countries. Common interests such a… Read More
2018-12-17 06:47
~ Author: Chloe Wong, 12-year old rock enthusiast
Many people, including myself, are terrified of lightning. I mean, the sudden loud ”BAAAM” can really scare me sia
But there ar… Read More
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