Records

The largest lab-grown diamonds

Notes: •This article deals only with single crystals; polycrystals have different uses and, for example, are not used in jewelry.• We are not including price estimates for these record-breaking lab-grown diamonds. Without a public sale, any estimated value would remain purely speculative. If one of these diamonds is ever sold, we will update this article …

History

The French Forerunners of Mineral Synthesis

From Ancient Techniques for Imitating Gemstones… Since antiquity, humanity’s fascination with precious stones has driven people to seek ways to imitate them. In pharaonic Egypt, artisans mastered the production and coloring of glass, as well as quartz-based ceramics coated with a glaze, to reproduce the appearance of gems such as emerald, lapis lazuli, or turquoise—a …

Famous gem

The Regent, jewel of the French Crown

There are gems, born from the depths of the Earth, whose brilliance transcends the centuries. The Regent, an incomparable jewel of the French Crown, holds a place of eminence, both for its natural qualities and its singular history. From the Depths of Kollur: The Birth of the Regent Located in southeastern India, near the banks …

News

Welcome

Gemmes de France (Gems of France) is delighted to welcome you to its website, where you will find our exceptional gems, synthesised in France, as well as the associated technologies. At present, our products and services are intended solely for professionals (jewellers, etc.) but, as soon as possible, an online shop will be opened to …

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