Emeralds from Zambia

We have built a collection of Emeralds with single stones and layouts. We have anything from 1 carat sizes to over 100 carat sizes in nice qualities in various shapes such as octagon, cushions, ovals, pears and rounds. These Emeralds are from Zambia and are not treated except oiled with cedar oil. If you have any inquiries in single stones, pairs or layouts, we can surely have something for you or cut it. 

Demantoid Garnet

We have a new collection of Demantoid Garnet. This is a relatively hard gemstone, 6.5 on the Mohs scale and refractive index higher than a diamond, therefore more fire. We have matching pairs in rounds, ovals, cushions, hearts, etc. Sizes available are from 5mm - 7mm rounds, 6x4 - 9x7 ovals, etc. 


If you have any requirement for Demantoid Garnets, do let us know. 

Videos on Natural Blue Sapphire and Natural Emerald

 

(Youtube Link) Natural Blue Sapphire (Unheated) from Madagascar. 41 carats, clean and nice blue colour. Expected finished   product are a pair of 8ct each piece (total 16 carats).

 

 (Youtube link) Natural Green Emerald from Zambia with no oil treatment (100% natural). 

New Office for Gandhi Jewels (Hong Kong)

We have moved our office in Hong Kong to a new and bigger premises in the heart of the gems and jewellery district in Hung Hom, Kowloon.


The new address is 
Gandhi Jewels
F2-10, 2/F., Hang Fung Industrial Bldg., Phase 2,
2G Hok Yuen Street, 
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2722 6272
Fax: + 852 3690 1550
email: infohk@gemporium.net


Do visit us in the coming September Hong Kong Gems and Jewellery Show at Booth 8A33 in Asia World Expo from 14-18 September

September Jewellery & Gems Exhibition

We will be exhibiting at the coming
-Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Exhibition - 7-11 September 2010 at Impact Challenger, Booth # UU 29,31
-Hong Kong Gems & Jewellery Exhibition - 14-18 September 2010 at Asia World Exp, Booth # 8A33
We hope to see you there!

White Sapphire, cheaper replacement for Diamond

At the times of recession and recovery, consumers are price conscious. Therefore jewellery manufacturers and retailers need to adapt to the situation and market lower priced items. White Sapphire is an excellent replacement for diamonds. Hardness of White Sapphire is 9 on the mohs scale, while diamonds is 10. And the more important factor, White Sapphire is a precious gemstone. 


White sapphires usually come at less than 20% of the cost of diamond, and this makes the whole jewellery items set with white sapphires very cost effective. If you have any inquiries on White Sapphires, do contact us as we are a direct source from the mine to wholesalers and retailers. 

Green-Blue Tourmaline

A new Green-Blue Tourmaline is a very attractive bright gemstone. It is definitely very trendy and priced very attractively. Lots of calls regarding this are coming in. And pairs, single stones, calibrated stones, all available. Contact us for more information.

Colour Gemstones - Providing Quality & Service

We are suppliers of Coloured Gemstones. If you have any requirements in any of the following, please do let us know or do inquire.

Rubies (Burma, Winza, Tanzania, etc), Sapphires (Blue, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Violet/Purple, White, Black), Emeralds, Tanzanites, Tsavorites, Mandarin Garnets (Spessartites), Tourmalines, Aquamarines, Peridots, Quartz (Amethyst, Citrine, Smoky Quartz, Rock Crystal, Rutile Quartz, etc.), Moonstones (White, Blue, Brown, Grey, Black, Rainbow, etc.),Zircons (Blue, Brown, White, etc.), Spinels, etc.

We have single items, calibrated goods and also pairs, layouts, etc. Our In-house lapidary will assure the highest quality cutting and polishing.

Emerald rough

A large quantity of emerald rough is available which can be cut in to fine quality stones and can layouts and matching pairs can be prepared from this lot. Sizes from small 1 carat sizes to 20 carat sized emeralds available. Any inquiries on emeralds, do let us know. 

Clashes in Bangkok affecting shipments/orders

Recent escalated clashes between red shirt protesters and the government have restricted movement for a lot of people in Bangkok, thus creating delays in shipments/orders processed in Bangkok.


Lots of main roads, public transports, business centers are closed, and this has caused people to stay indoors. We will try our best to process the current orders and will ship out as soon as possible. If you have further questions, do contact us. 


Vikas Gandhi

Collection of Rare Gemtones

We have built a collection of extremely rare gemstones, which includes jeremejevite, sapphirine, clinohumite, serendibite, taaffeite, etc. Anyone interested in purchasing, do let us know as these are extremely rare valuable gemstones. 


And as usual we do keep rare sapphires (including large rounds, ovals, cushions, etc), rubies, emeralds, tanzanites, mandarin garnets, tsavorites, etc.


Vikas Gandhi

Articles available for Download

We have uploaded new articles such as Ruby Guide, Emerald Guide and Sapphire Guide (CIBJO approved) and also Diamond Book, Pearl Book, Colour Gemstones Book, and Precious Metals Book (CIBJO) also available for download at http://www.gemporium.net/articles.html

Vikas Gandhi

Participation in March Hong Kong Show (Booth 3GG41) & preview at our office during Bangkok exhibition

We will be exhibiting in the coming Hong Kong Gems & Jewellery Show from 5th -9th March at HKCEC. Our booth is in Hall 3, Booth # 3GG41. We will be carrying our samples for machine cuts, colour samples, ready stock, layouts, sets, single & exclusive stones, etc.

Please let us know if you would like to see anything particular, so we can bring it along to the fair. See you then.

As for during the Bangkok show (not participating in the show), we will be having special preview at our office in Gems Tower 12/F., before and during the exhibition, we will be having the whole collection for your viewing at your convenience and comfort. You are welcome to drop by and have a look. If you need assistance to be picked up, please call +66 22673841.

Vikas Gandhi

New Gemstones

There are various other gemstones that we have started working in like Rose Quartz, Lemon Quartz, Green Amethyst, Chalcedony (Blue, Green and Orange), Moonstone (Black, Chocolate, White, Grey, Blue and Rainbow), Rutile Quartz (with red, golden, and black needles), Smoky Quartz, Onyx (Black and White), Red Garnet, Iolite, Turquise - to the already existing Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Tanzanite, Mandarin Garnet, Tsavorite, Zircon (Blue and Brown), Tourmaline (Green and Pink), Peridot, Aquamarine, Amethyst, Citrine, etc.

If you have further inquiries or suggestions, please do contact us.

Vikas Gandhi

Exhibiting at Macef 2010

We will be exhibiting at the upcoming Macef Show (15 Jan - 18 Jan Fiera Milano) in Milan, Italy. Our booth number will be B26 (hall 11) in Thailand Pavilion under Gandhi Enterprises. We will be carrying exclusive gemstone layouts, pairs, rare gems, single pieces, calibrated lots, etc. in colour gemstones.

We hope to see you there.

Vikas Gandhi

Launch of New Website for Rings

A new project for engagement rings, wedding rings, annivarsary rings has been launched. This launch is of the website http://www.engagement-wedding-ring.com. This site will cater to the end user to deliver to them the best value and unquestionable craftsmanship from designing to the making of their ring.

Quality, value, personalisation and exclusivity are the core aspects of this project and thus the end user should be confident regarding their purchase. All main center stones shall be accompanied with certificates from either GIA, HRD, IGI for diamonds and either Gubelin, SSEF, GIA, GRS, GIT for Colour Gemstones.

End-users will be able to fully customise their rings from designing to engraving their initials or names.

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net

www.engagement-wedding-ring.com

Russian and Chinese Market for Gemstones

Russia and China are 2 very rapidly growing markets for colour gemstones. Consumers are very interested in colour gemstones, particularly in China where they believe it could bring good health and good luck.

These 2 wealthy nations have high demand, but custom procedures are strict and complicated. Taxes and VAT are very high like 8% and 17% for China and 20% and 18% for Russia respectively. Major Cities in China with high trade volumes in gemstones are Panyu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai, Beijing and for Russia are Moscow, St. Petersburg, Ekaterinburg, Kostroma.

Vikas Gandhi

www.gemporium.net

Participation in Bangkok and Hong Kong Show

We will be exhibiting in the coming exhibitions in September. We will be showcasing and taking orders for precision cuts, layouts, single exlcusive items, etc, in all colour stones.

Bangkok Gems & Jewellery Fair (15-19 Sep) - Booth # SS 26,28

Hong Kong Gems & Jewellery Fair (21-25 Sep) - Booth AWE 8A33 (near Airport)

Please do visit our booth (let me know if you are looking for something particular so we can prepare it for you), and we look forward to welcoming you.

Vikas Gandhi

www.gemporium.net

Jaipur Office

We are proud to announce to have started full operations at Jaipur, India, by the name of Gandhi Gems. This will strengthen our clientele in India as well as strengthen sourcing for some goods. We accomodate all colourstones with cutting, local sales and international sales as well from Jaipur office.

Address of Gandhi Gems is

103-A Shreeratnam Apt,

MSB ka Rasta, Johari Bazaar,

Jaipur 302002, Raj, India

Tel/fax: +91 141 2577775

Map click here

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net

Extreme Precision Cut Gemstones

Innovating and improving the gemstone cutting standards is the way to the future. To bring out the brilliance and luster, a gem should be cut with fine precision with great detail and care, thus a fine cut gemstone always stands out from the group.

We strive to improve where ever possible, and now also cut to the precision for use in watches and items set in jewellery by machines. Either be a faceted or a cabochon, regular shape or fancy shape, perfectly matching colours or graduated colour sets, we can do it all.

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net

New Outlet at Jewellery Trade Center (JTC)

To cater the end user, we have opened a shop at Jewellery Trade Center, Bangkok. The collection includes some of fine genuine colour gemstones including unheated sapphires in various colours and Rubies, Emeralds, Mandarin Garnets, Kunzites, etc, and Layouts as well. The shop is situated at G floor and the number is JW41.

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net

Exporting to 6 continents around the globe

We are proud to have clients from around the world. We are thankful to all our clients for the continued trust in us and our products. We work together with our customers in development of new techniques, cutting styles, etc. All of our products are ethicially mined, manufactured and upto the best standards.

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net

Ruby and Sapphire Guide Approved by CIBJO

CIBJO has approved a Ruby Guide and a Sapphire Guide to promote and educate the public about them. The guides were developed by TGJTA in Thailand. There have been many cases in which the end consumer and even the salesman in retail outlets aren't able to answer some basic questions and these guides will help them with the basics.

These guides are available for download at our website at

http://www.gemporium.net/Sapphire_Guide.pdf

http://www.gemporium.net/Ruby_Guide.pdf

Please do not alter the above guides without the permission of CIJBO and TGJTA.

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net

Thai Goverment Policy to Promote Colour Stone Trade

29th June will be recorded as a major initial step towards promoting Thailand as a major cutting center for colourstones of all kinds. Prime Minister Abhisit has declared to waive VAT on importing rough colour stones (HS 7103.10.00). Only items sold will be taxed at 1%, rest can be re-exported without any taxes or formalities.

Also an initiative to promote Thai cut and polished stones as "Ploy Thai" was brought up as a branding strategy for stones cut and polished in Thailand. This can include gemstones mined anywhere else but imported and cut and polished in Thailand.

We at Gandhi Enterprises are very pleased with such initiatives and policies as it will help our stones which are cut and polished in Thailand and also will help other individuals here in Thailand who work together to strengthen the image of "Ploy Thai".

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net

Gems & Jewellery Fairs

Now days gems & jewellery fairs are just about the organisers making money and not for the benefit of exhibitors, this is what we think.

This is why we have decided to opt out from most of these exhibitions and market out products in other more creative and economical ways. We want the cost benefit by saving the unnecessary expense from exhibitions and passing them to our customers. We beleive that the customers should get the best service and price and we continually try to evolve to meet this criteria, at the same time building and strengthening our brand and product value.

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net
www.colourgemstones.org

Colour Gemstones Jewellery

Colour gemstones can be used in numerous ways to bring out spectacular designs which are appealing both aesthetically and emotionally. Above are just a few designs we have developed with concentration on colour gemstones. We work together with our customers to develop amazing colourful designs such as above. If you are interested or have any queries regarding colour gemstones jewellery, please contact us. 

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net
www.colourgemstones.org

New logo for Gandhi Enterprises

Gandhi Enterprises uses new Logo for marketing and advertising. The logo shows 4 gemstones (blue sapphire, ruby, pink sapphire and emerald). These are currently owned by us and are very fine quality. This combination shows the fine quality goods that we can supply and our passion for colour gemstones. 

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net
www.colourgemstones.org

Precision cut gemstones

Orders on precision cut are on the high relatively orders for normal cut goods. This includes brilliant cut and custom shapes. The fine art of gemstones cutting involves hi-tech machines with skilled labour to obtain the perfected goods that reflect the maximum light and gives the brilliant colour of the gemstones. We cut all precious and semi precious into precision cut goods, on orders only. These goods are used in watches and high-end jewellery and for bigger sizes, served as collectors items. 

Today is the voting for the new committee of TGJTA. We, will exercise our right to vote for the best candidates.

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net
www.colourgemstones.org

Year of which colour poll

I have made a poll on this blog so that readers and viewers can vote for which colour they would like to see or purchase this year for gemstones. Choices include blue, red, yellow, green, orange and violet. Vote and see instant results so far. I will keep adding new polls regularly so users can see trends based on a larger perspective. 

Vikas Gandhi
www.gemporium.net
www.colourgemstones.org

Introduction to Gandhi Enterprises

We, Gandhi Enterprises (Bangkok) manufactures and wholesales colour gemstones such as ruby, sapphire (all colours), emerald, tanzanite, spessartite, tsavorite, fire opal, aquamarine, amethyst, citrine, peridot, tourmaline (green and pink), zircon (blue and brown), etc. We have marketing associates in Hong Kong as Gandhi Jewels, in New York as Gemporium Inc and in Jaipur as Gandhi Gems. 

Vikas Gandhi

www.gemporium.net

www.colourgemstones.org