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I visit the Netherlands’ largest gemstone exhibition every year. For me, it’s more than just an event — it’s a chance discover unique minerals and make the selection richer for you, analyze the market, and sense the directions in which fashion and jewelry design are evolving.
Every Year Brings a New Discovery
I’ve noticed an interesting pattern: each year I discover something extraordinary.
Six years ago, for example, I came across a natural topaz on its rock. Untouched, raw, of astonishing quality. Its energy was unforgettable. I transformed it into a piece of jewelry that now lives in America and from time to time appears on red carpets.
Last year, I was mesmerized by a massive Malachite. Its shape and natural pattern spoke to me instantly, and I knew it was going to become something I had never designed before. It took some experimentation, but the joy of holding the finished jewel born from my imagination was priceless.
This Year’s Discovery — A Journey Through Time
This year, my find impressed me even more: petrified wood from the Miocene period. Imagine wearing a jewel that carries more than 25 million years of history. It’s a material that unites nature, time, and art — and it has already inspired me with countless design ideas.
How the Market Shapes Fashion
By analyzing the exhibition every year, I see a clear trend: the natural gemstone market directly influences designers. And we, in turn, shape fashion. It’s a living process — from nature to gemstone, from gemstone to jewelry, from the creator to the wearer.
That’s why these exhibitions are so important not only for designers but also for anyone who loves fashion. The stone I discover today is soon becoming the centerpiece of a one-of-a-kind jewel.
Conclusion
For me, the gemstone exhibition is always more than sourcing materials. It’s a dialogue with nature, a glimpse into the future of fashion, and an opportunity to create jewelry that carries its own story, energy, and uniqueness.
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