A Hong Kong jeweller answers what British and Irish visitors actually ask — timing a bespoke piece, treatment, certificates, customs, and the tax question.
What spinel is, its colours, why most spinel is untreated, where it comes from, and how to buy a fine spinel in Hong Kong alongside our ruby, sapphire and emerald pieces.
Most jewellers buy finished stones. We cut our own — in two family workshops, including our signature Excellent and Radiant cuts. A look inside, from rough crystal to finished gem.
Why fine jewellery often costs less in Hong Kong than in Australia, what to check before you buy anywhere, and how to plan a studio visit around your trip.
A jeweller's guide to choosing a sapphire engagement ring — colour, origin, heat treatment, settings, and what to ask before you buy. From Gems Excellence, Central Hong Kong.
Everything to know about emeralds before you buy — Colombian vs Zambian origin, colour and clarity, the truth about oil treatment, and how to care for your emerald jewellery.
A step-by-step look at commissioning bespoke fine jewellery in Central Hong Kong — from first conversation to finished piece, with timelines and what to expect at each stage.
Buying fine jewellery for the first time? A Central Hong Kong jeweller's honest guide — what affects price, what to ask, how bespoke works, and how to avoid common mistakes.
