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Ronald Abram Here’s a fun fact: For every fancy coloured , there are 10,000 white . That’s how rare and valuable coloured diamonds are. With this knowledge, the world’s top jewellers are always on the lookout to acquire these precious gems while some have amassed rather admirable 26-ct Fancy Vivid collections. Closer to home in Asia, it is Ronald Yellow Diamond Abram which owns one of the most splendid multi- 5.34-ct hued jewel collections in the region. -Cut Founded in 1987 by Ronald Abram himself, the Fancy Vivid flagship salon in Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental Yellow Diamond Ring hotel is a landmark destination for aficionados, experts and even the scores of passers- by, pausing in their tracks to admire the brand’s jewels in its display windows. “[While] I have sold my fair share of diamonds exceeding 50ct, it is not the size of the stone that is important, but its quality and beauty that truly makes it unique and valuable,” quips the jeweller, with over 40 years of gemmological experience. The hallmarks of exceptional coloured diamond craftsmanship are the colour of the stones and the quality of its cut. At Ronald Abram’s private Fancy Intense workshop, every piece is carefully designed and Yellow Diamond meticulously handcrafted. Abram’s preferred cut totalling 16ct is the 58 brilliant-style facet cushion-cut, which is inspired by the old mine cut and his personal fondness for the art deco period. And his preference for a gorgeous diamond colour? Yellow. But whether it is a 10-ct flawless diamond, a 10-ct or a 15-ct , Ronald Abram

Fancy Vivid Yellow “[It] is not the size of the stone that is important, Diamond but its quality and beauty that truly makes it Shades of Fancy unique and valuable” In Ronald Abram’s dazzling world of diamonds, dazzlyn koh discovers that size is not everything. Colour is

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Cushion-Cut Burmese and Sapphire Rings

Pear-Shaped Colombian Emerald Earrings

“Our goal is not simply to sell pieces to our

clients, but to help individuals assemble The Star of Burma Ruby magnificent collections that can be cherished Gentleman Ring through the generations”

15-ct 7-ct Burmese Sapphire Ring Ruby Ring

Old mine Cushion-Cut diamonds are more easily Myanmar have always been obtainable than its blue in demand since antiquity and pink counterparts, for their uncommon and the canary-coloured gems are incomparable colour. Today, particularly beloved by Abram; they are more valuable and not due to the sole fact that they more difficult to find than diamonds. are beautiful, but also because his favourite With such a remarkable repertoire prides itself on offering only the most While white diamonds are graded on colour is yellow. of ornate jewels, white diamonds and fancy exceptional , majority of which the absence of colour, coloured diamonds Although they may not be as pricey as coloured diamonds, it is only natural that are hand-selected exclusively from Burma are graded by measuring the presence and pink diamonds, these liquid sunshine stones Ronald Abram always attracts illustrious (), Colombia () and Kashmir saturation of colour. Generally, the more are capable of emitting spectacular shades clients through its doors. Such success (). intense the hue, the better. of the colour. And almost all of Ronald prompted the brand to set up its second Together with his wife Joyce and All diamonds, including fancy coloured Abram’s jewellery feature these diamonds, salon in Kowloon’s Peninsula Hotel in sons Jonathan and Jordan, the Abrams diamonds, originated from India almost ranging from a fancy light yellow to the 2010 and its renowned flagship store at personally oversee every aspect of the 5,000 years ago. Eventually, the gems were most prized fancy vivid yellow. the Mandarin Oriental has recently been business. Since its inception, the family- also found in Africa and South America, Some of the brand’s most stunning pieces renovated. run atelier has developed a reputable mainly Brazil. Coloured diamonds became include the 5.34-ct emerald-cut fancy vivid Today, members of royalty, industry name as the Orient’s premier jeweller. increasingly popular from 1960 onwards, yellow diamond ring, a 26-ct fancy vivid titans, heads of state and society figures On top of owning stones of great beauty, coming in an extensive range of colours yellow diamond ring and a pair of fancy continue to patronise the jeweller. Ronald Abram is also known for being a from sunshine yellow to brilliant pink, intense yellow diamond earrings weighing And we have good news for them. perfectionist in all aspects of its operations, peacock blue and crimson red. 8ct each. Worth noting is a marvellously Getting one’s premier fancy coloured such as the quality of jewellery and its top- Pink and blue are considered the most pink diamond ring surrounded by two of diamond fix will become fuss-free soon notch customised service. sought-after colours that diamonds occur Abram’s favourite stones. as it will no longer be necessary to to “As one of the remaining few in. And Ronald Abram prides itself on its The jeweller also enjoys acquiring Hong Kong to view or purchase the brand’s independent family-run jewellery brands, impressive 15-ct brilliant sapphire ring rare gems for his personal collection. coveted gems. Ronald Abram, the we are able to offer our clients a uniquely and a Burmese ruby ring weighing 7ct. Stored safely in his vault, his cherished jewel of Asia, has global ambitions and is intimate approach to service. Our goal is Not to be outshone is a pair of pear-shaped set includes historical pink diamonds setting its sights on expanding to key cities, not simply to sell pieces to our clients, but Colombian emerald earrings, which sparkle and hefty Kashmir sapphires. One of his including Singapore, Dubai and London. to help individuals assemble magnificent volumes of refined grace and elegance. most famed possessions is The Star of We can’t wait. RONALD ABRAM in collections that can be cherished through The most common fancy colours are front of his SHOP Burma — a luscious deep red cabochon- the generations,” Abram says. yellow and brown. Yet, although yellow cut ruby weighing 34.38ct. Rubies from ronaldabram.com

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