Just a few short weeks ago the Omi Privé team spent the week in Las Vegas, Nevada attending the LUXURY by JCK show. Each year “Vegas Jewelry Week” hosts hundreds of jewelry store retailers, who shop the latest and greatest selection of fine jewelry for their showroom floors. Prior to...
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The Mystery of Moonstones
Feldspars are the most abundant minerals in the earth's crust, and the particular species: orthoclase, that contains moonstones has a history of being worn in jewelry almost as old as civilization. Moonstone is known for its distinct sheen, which ancient Greeks and Romans believed were trapped rays of moonlight. In...
A Legacy of Love and Sustainability
At Omi Privé, we pride ourselves on not only sourcing the most rare and beautiful gemstones the Earth can provide for us, but also giving back to our amazing industry. Sustainability and education are key components to the livelihood of the jewelry business and the final product adorning people around...
Our Craftsmanship – Captivating, Calculated & Commendable
Craftsmanship has always been one of the most valued and key components of utmost importance to us at Omi Privé. When it comes to designing and creating our pieces, we place an exceptional amount of time and love into each step of our design process. We focus meticulously on the...
Corundum – More than Blue or Red, It’s Fancy!
Blue sapphires and rubies are some of the world’s most precious gemstones. Their dreamy blues and fiery reds come to mind immediately, however, both of these stones are members of the corundum family, which has much more to offer than just red and blue. The mineral corundum can be found...
PARAÍBA VS. PARAÍBA-TYPE TOURMALINE – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
The captivating hues of Paraíba and Paraíba-type tourmaline continue to rise in popularity, however many people are curious about the difference between Paraíba and Paraíba-type tourmaline (also referred to as cuprian elbaite tourmaline). One of the main differences is the origin of the gemstone (the location where it was discovered)....
Collecting Gemstone Jewelry – The “Big Three”; Sapphire, Ruby & Emerald
Why do people collect jewelry and gemstones? For their beauty of course. For artistry matched with rarity. Naturally value plays an important part. And above all else, for sentiment. By sharing moments of joy, professions of love, jewelry and gemstones have the power to create lasting memories. Infusing rare and...
OMI PRIVÉ HONORED BY AMERICAN GEM TRADE ASSOCIATION WITH SIX AGTA SPECTRUM AWARDS™ FOR 2020
In a very challenging year, the team at Omi Gems would like to thank and applaud the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) for their tremendous effort to ensure that the 2020 Spectrum AwardsTM were able to continue in a safe and secure manner. The Spectrum Awards are notable for its...
COLLECTING GEMSTONES – OCTOBER’S BIRTHSTONES; OPAL & TOURMALINE
So you want to begin gem collecting…What are the most important factors to consider? Since it's October, we will begin to assess the answer using its two birthstones: opal and tourmaline. First and foremost, at Omi we believe the gemstone must evoke your own sense of awe and curiosity. We...
AS SEEN IN – BLOOMBERG PURSUITS – AROUND THE WORLD IN NINE STONES
There's no need to leave the house this Fall, as the most recent issue of Bloomberg Pursuits takes us on a trip around the world to discover the most rare colored gemstones. Luxury expert and writer, Kristen Shirley, tours new ancient wonders through nine of the most sought after gemstones,...