Each year the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) holds the prestigious Spectrum Awards™ where the finest of American designers submit their jewelry featuring colored gemstones. The pieces are judged on overall beauty and wearability, innovative design, effective use of materials, quality of gemstones, quality of workmanship, mass appeal and potential...
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Celebrating Red, White and You!
With the 4th of July fast approaching we’re seeing lots of Red, White and Blue! Celebrations will be in full swing and the “King” of gemstones, ruby, is very popular this month, as it’s the coveted birthstone for July. But did you know that ruby isn’t the only red gemstone...
Alexandrite and Other Color-Change Gemstones – 18th Annual Sinkankas Symposium
Omi Privé is honored to be included in the 18th Annual Sinkankas Symposium co-sponsored by the Gemological Institute of America, the Geo-Literary Society and the Gemological Society of San Diego. Named for one of the most distinguished and influential figures in gemology and mineralogy, (John Sinkankas (2002), the Sinkankas Symposium...
The Soul of a Gemstone, the Sparkle of a Diamond
At Omi Privé, we continue to build on our heritage that remains firmly rooted in the colored stone world. Our jewelry line was created to luxuriously house some of the world’s most dazzling colored gemstones. We believe this core value is something that sets us apart from many other jewelry...
Glamorous Purple Garnets – A Vivid Rarity
A unique garnet was recently discovered in Mozambique, Africa, that conveys a deep, rich purple with flashes of red or pink. Lead Designer of Omi Privé, Niveet Nagpal, describes the color as “royal purple,” as this hue is very rarely seen in garnet. Mozambique, in Southeastern Africa, is the only...
Waves of Blue – History of Aquamarine
There are a multitude of reasons as to why we adore aquamarines so much. Their rich history, legendary symbolism, and ability to be distinctively displayed in Omi Privé jewelry! The very name aquamarine brings to mind the clear blue waters of the sea. Because its name derives from the Latin...
Outstanding October Birthstones by Omi Privé
Calling all bright blue and deep green lovers! This month we are celebrating all of the beautiful hues that come from the two official birthstones this month - opal and tourmaline. The fire found within opal gemstones are carefully constructed in one-of-a-kind masterpieces sometimes creatively paired with tourmalines to highlight the...
Our Luxury Design Winner!
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...
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...
Brazilian Alexandrite- A Rare Find!
What better way to celebrate June than with its exquisite and official birthstone; alexandrite. Alexandrite continues to captivate the minds and hearts of gemstone lovers all over the world. The gemstone has several impressive and rare qualities such as its chameleon-like ability to transform from a deep green to a...