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As spinels are now considered an August birthstone, followed by sapphires in September, we wanted to take a moment to highlight and compare the amazing characteristics of both stones. Both gemstones are incredibly popular, but their wide ranging color palette is becoming increasingly recognized to jewelry lovers and collectors. Although...

The launch of Omi Privé’s new website at OmiPrivé.com could not be more timely as the need for digital representation grows stronger in 2020. The new website accurately captures the heart of the Omi Privé legacy—providing opportunities for people all around the world to connect with gemstones through masterpieces of...

With scales made from rough Tanzanian color-change alexandrite, one could argue this gecko is part chameleon. "Alexis" can most often be found resting lazily on the lapel of Head Designer for Omi Privé, Niveet Nagpal. She is both a mascot and a manifestation of the Omi Privé brand, as alexandrite...

In a world of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be hard not to focus on the hardships many are having in health, work, and more. Omi Privé’s mission is to bring inspiration and community through colored gemstone jewelry. What better way to do that than through a COVID-19...

Of all gemstones, none seem to have as storied of a history as the legendary emerald. Cleopatra used them to display Egypt’s might before Julius Caesar and the Romans. In fact, the emerald mines in Egypt date back to at least 330 BCE, their dazzling green color symbolizing the prosperity...

Omi Privé would like to highlight the diamond, which often serves to unite our colored gemstone designs. With our heritage firmly in the colored stone trade, our jewelry line was created to luxuriously house some of the world’s most dazzling colored gemstones. This is something that sets us apart from...

Chrysoberyl is best known for its important varieties alexandrite and cat’s eye, a form of chrysoberyl that is polished into a cabochon and highly chatoyant, displaying a sharp line of light through the center of the stone. The cat’s eye effect exhibited on this variety is caused by microscopic needle-like fiber...