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Jewelry Journal: Diamonds, Gemstones and Craft

Notes from the atelier

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Sourcing

Stones and where they come from

The Secret Behind Your Stone’s Uniqueness

The Secret Behind Your Stone’s Uniqueness

Did you know that no two diamonds are exactly alike? It's true! Each diamond holds tiny marks inside, called inclusions, that make it uniquely yours. While flawless diamonds get plenty of attention, most diamonds…

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Two round brilliant diamonds compared side by side for colour and clarity

The 4Cs, explained like a friend would explain them

Four little words decide most of the price of a diamond. Here is what each one means, what it does not mean, plus where your money actually shows up on the finger.

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Round brilliant diamond lit from the side, showing brilliance and fire

Why a beautifully cut diamond beats a bigger one

Cut is the one C that comes from human hands. It is also the one most people underspend on. A short, practical guide to reading it.

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Two round brilliant diamonds shown side by side for comparison

Lab-grown or natural: a calm way to choose

No sermon, no sales pitch. Just what a lab-grown diamond is, how the price behaves, plus the question that usually settles it.

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Fine oval blue sapphire photographed against a pale background

Kashmir sapphire: how to know what you are holding

The mines went quiet almost a century ago. Every Kashmir sapphire on the market today is coming back around. Here is how we check them.

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Diamond Buying Guide

Diamond Buying Guide

In this guide, we share clear and friendly advice to help you confidently select a diamond that reflects your personality and meets your expectations.

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Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds in Dubai

Lab-Grown vs. Natural Diamonds in Dubai

Choosing a diamond is about more than sparkle — it’s about finding one that feels true to you. At Studio ALOI, we believe the most beautiful choice is an informed one. If you’re weighing up lab-grown vs. natural…

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Craft

At the bench

Gemologist running diamonds through a laboratory screening instrument

How to tell a lab-grown diamond from a natural one

A loupe will not tell you. A trained lab will. Inside the growth methods, the giveaways plus the paperwork that protects you.

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How to Clean & Care for Your Fine Jewelry at Home

How to Clean & Care for Your Fine Jewelry at Home

Your Studio ALOI jewelry is more than just beautiful adornment—it tells your story, holds memories, and deserves gentle, thoughtful care. With simple, safe techniques, you can easily maintain its brilliance at home.…

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Style

Gifts and wearing

Newly engaged couple celebrating and showing off a diamond engagement ring

How to buy an engagement ring in Dubai without stress

You only do this once, so nobody expects you to be an expert. Here is the order we walk clients through, step by simple step.

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For the Person Who Has Everything

For the Person Who Has Everything

Something inspired by a shared experience can mean so much more than even the most expensive performance sports car or exclusive fashions. Create a unique custom gift with the help of Studio ALOI.

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Gift Ideas for your Parents

Gift Ideas for your Parents

This year, make your parents's birthday unforgettable with a one-of-a-kind gift you can’t find online or in stores. Custom jewelry is a heartfelt way to show how much you care, crafted exclusively to reflect their…

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Make Your Marriage Proposal Extra Special

Make Your Marriage Proposal Extra Special

Doing things your way will create a moment you’ll never forget. So here are a few ideas for making your marriage proposal extra special. Create a bespoke engagement ring with the help Studio ALOI.

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Surprise Your Spouse

Surprise Your Spouse

To help you make your next wedding anniversary one to remember, the team at Studio ALOI has put together unique anniversary gift ideas that are sure to delight your partner.

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Collecting

Buying with confidence

Group of fine faceted coloured gemstones arranged together

Are coloured gemstones worth collecting?

Buy the piece you would still wear in ten years. Then learn what makes a stone rare, so you never pay a story price for an everyday gem.

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Large golden orange topaz set in a yellow gold and diamond ring

Imperial topaz, the trophy stone people forget

Everybody chases ruby plus sapphire. Meanwhile one of the rarest colours in the gem world sits quietly on the shelf, waiting.

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Atelier

Inside the atelier

Jeweller working on a piece at the bench with hand tools

Inside a bespoke commission, week by week

Custom sounds complicated. It is not. It is a conversation, a drawing, a stone plus a pair of hands. Here is the whole path.

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Award-Winning Jewelry Designer Filipp Gorodetskiy

Award-Winning Jewelry Designer Filipp Gorodetskiy

Jewelry is more than an accessory—it’s a deeply personal expression of who you are. At Studio ALOI, we create custom, one-of-a-kind pieces that tell your unique story. From concept to creation, every design is…

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Your Guide to Custom Jewelry in Dubai

Your Guide to Custom Jewelry in Dubai

Commissioning custom fine jewelry in Dubai is a special journey. Here’s a straightforward guide to make your experience seamless and satisfying.

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The list

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