Isabella Yan

Isabella Yan is a British gemmologist and journalist specialising in the fine gems and jewellery industry based in Thailand. She writes for multiple international jewellery and industry magazines including Rapaport, JNA magazine, Solitaire magazine and Trendvision. She is the creator of Art Meets Jewellery, an online platform that looks at the world of jewellery and gems through the eyes of an artist. She is always on the lookout for one-of-a-kind jewellery, that showcases creativity and cutting-edge design. Her goal is to foster and shine light upon original and creative designs in Asia. Follow her on Instagram @izza_gem and on Artmeetsjewellery.com. 

The Lowdown on Lab-Grown Diamonds

As synthetics gain ground in jewelry collections and the minds of consumers, Rapaport Magazine takes a look at some of the latest developments in this product category.

AI Is Revolutionizing the Jewelry Industry

From algorithm to adornment: Whether as a design aid, a data tracker, or a retail tool, artificial intelligence is making its mark — even as it raises questions of ethics and creative quality.

Why Gem Traders Are Bringing Their Best to Bangkok

Thailand’s capital is a prime spot for tender viewings thanks to its longtime status as a colored-stone hub.

From Zero to Zircon

This much-misunderstood gem deserves more attention for its brilliant fire and rainbow of color options, designers say.

Five Celebrities Changing the Way Gen Z Accessorizes

Whether it’s heirloom pieces or contemporary cool, here are some of the influential celebrities spearheading the fine jewelry evolution.

A Stunning New Gemstone: Introducing Aquadité

Feeling blue-green: A type of chalcedony discovered by chance in the islands of Indonesia, this gem is distinctive for its gleaming copper flecks.

The Designer Who Fuses Gems into Single Stones

A grand unified theory: Yutai’s collection uses an innovative technique to combine multiple pieces.

Jewelers Thinking Outside the Box to Showcase Their Wares

Display models: Brands are employing everything from augmented reality to non-fungible tokens.

Sapphire on Fire

Responsible rubies

With demand for these seductive scarlet stones on the rise, jewelers are struggling to find sources that don’t raise ethical quandaries.
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Isabella Yan

British Gemmologist and Journalist

Isabella Yan is a British gemmologist and journalist specialising in the fine gems and jewellery industry based in Thailand. She writes for multiple international jewellery and industry magazines including Rapaport, JNA magazine, Solitaire magazine and Trendvision. She is the creator of Art Meets Jewellery, an online platform that looks at the world of jewellery and gems through the eyes of an artist. She is always on the lookout for one-of-a-kind jewellery, that showcases creativity and cutting-edge design. Her goal is to foster and shine light upon original and creative designs in Asia. Follow her on Instagram @izza_gem and on Artmeetsjewellery.com.