The Romanoff

The Romanoff Journal

News

A Week in the Chanthaburi Gem Market

Travel & sourcing · 28 September 2026

A Week in the Chanthaburi Gem Market

Notes from Thailand's famous weekend gem market, where rubies and sapphires change hands on the street.

Read · 1 min
Designing a Bespoke Engagement Ring, Step by Step

Engagement & bespoke · 26 September 2026

Designing a Bespoke Engagement Ring, Step by Step

From the first conversation to the finished ring: how a made-to-order engagement ring comes together.

How to Choose a Colombian Emerald

Gem guides · 23 September 2026

How to Choose a Colombian Emerald

Colour, clarity, origin and oil: what a London gem dealer looks at before recommending a Colombian emerald.