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Kashmir #rubies are considered some of the finest rubies in the world and are prized for their intense "pigeon's blood" red color, which is often described as a rich, velvety red with a hint of blue. The color of #Kashmir rubies is believed to be due to the presence of chromium in the crystal structure, which gives them their distinctive hue

In addition to their color, Kashmir rubies from Batakundi are known for their exceptional clarity, often displaying minimal to no visible inclusions, which adds to their value and rarity. They are usually found in small sizes, with larger stones being exceptionally rare.

[mushimatsu]

jeweler headcanons

now that i've posted my jeweler translations i wanna post my headcanonssss

The stories don't really have a lot of substance to them. Basically they travel through portals called GATEs and it seems like it's for the purpose of traveling to alternate universes where the objective is just to give each Totoko of each universe a pretty gem. They run a shop together in a back alley of Akatsuka ward.

However the Hesokuri canon is kind of nothing and gems and minerals have been a huge interest of mine for months soooo I wanted to expand on that

Osomatsu

He’s got a loupe in his attack art which i think is soooo cute but there’s like a 7/10 chance he would scam you I think. Now there’s a chance he’s just looking through the loupe to make it seem like he knows what he’s doing and he’s bullshitting you but I prefer to think he actually does know his shit and knows what he’s talking about and how to spot a real gem bc ummmm it’s hotter that way.

In my heart I want him to be an honest, trustworthy man. I want to tell you you're safe buying things from him but it's osomatsu......

HOWEVER I think if he does sell fakes, he does have quite a few of them. A lot of glass filled rubies that he sells at the full price of a genuine Burma ruby, imitations and synthetics that are not disclosed as such, and he also doesn’t usually disclose any treatments. Although I don’t think his standards are Quite so low that he’d sell straight glass. But if you give him a good gem to appraise he’ll try to buy it at a lower price and sell it at a hell of a markup. Perhaps the real, high quality gems are only saved for Totoko?

He’s got the charisma to trick a lot of people into buying something that is not worth nearly as much money as he’s asking for, and is probably smart enough to be able to tell when a buyer knows their shit and when he can and can’t get away with bullshitting them. Probably makes conversation first to get a feel of how much you know.

Obviously he still takes on that "leader" role among the brothers. Like they all own the shop but maybe if you ask for the manager, he's the one that'll show up?

Mostly sells faceted gems that are not yet set in jewelry. Doesn't have any rough stones or mineral specimens, and might carry jewelry sometimes, but not much.

Will sell to anyone, but I think his clientele is usually like, the casual jewelry/gem consumer. Doesn't appeal to mineral collectors very much, and will sometimes sell to very very rich people but not often.

It's also shown in the story and his art that he will just shove the gems in his bag carelessly. No wrapping or special packaging, I guess he just throws them in there (which can cause scratches, fractures, and breakages among gems, especially of varying hardnesses)

The gems mentioned in the story are emotites, originally from Pazzmatsu, but I think he also deals mostly in red gems, particularly rubies, but of course he's got stuff like spinels, fancy sapphires, tourmalines, etc

Karamatsu

His attack shows that he only has jewelry, but it's jewelry made of all different types of gems so he may not focus on one particular type like Osomatsu. It also seems to be very big, extravagant statement pieces. In the story he's also shown at what looks like very expensive rich people parties, so while Osomatsu is more geared towards selling to the general public, Karamatsu may specialize in very very rich customers. Also explains why he's dressed so well lol my mans so put together.......

His personal favorite is probably sapphires, or some other blue stone. PERSONALLY. I think his favorites are specifically star sapphires. look at these

I think he’s honest enough that he’s the most reputable of the six to buy from. I think he’s about as skilled as Osomatsu, if not more, when it comes to identifying and appraising gems, but he’s not Perfect so he’s bound to make mistakes and maybe there’s some misidentified things in the mix. But I think he’s like 2/10 most likely to scam you. If you get something you didn’t expect he probably just genuinely didn’t know lmao he somehow doesn’t look as shady as the rest of them so I think he’s probably involved in reputable circles, sells to people that know their shit and doesn’t try to prey on those that don’t know anything.

He also properly packages and cares for his gems, he's not careless like Osomatsu. Also probably something required of him if he's going to be selling to a very wealthy clientele

Choromatsu

This guy will fucking scam you he is going to tell you shit that just straight up isn’t true. 9/10 chance you are not getting what you asked for. I went to a gem show in may with my friend and I saw a ‘gem’ that looked like fordite - which is tumbled paint scraped off the bottom of ford car factories. Very pretty but absolutely not a real gem, it's paint. I held it up and asked what it was - expecting the answer to be fordite - and he said some other name that I forgot but upon googling it its basically the same thing as fordite and this mfer said “and that’s naturally occurring!” do you think I am fucking stupid. anyway that’s the shit jeweler choromatsu tells you.

In the story and his art he's shown selling amulets of some sort, and he tries to sell one to Dekapan that's meant to increase libido and claims it's got something to do with cavemen. Despite him only being shown selling amulets, I do think he has small specimens and loose stones. just for me

look hes such a FREAKKKKKKK i need him bad

He does Have real gems in his collection, but you can’t trust anything he says about them. He’ll try to pass off any fucking green thing as emerald yes he will sell straight glass. It’s a grab bag of anything. He tells some kind of made up story about the history of it, usually full of some kind of mysticism and what it could bring you. He knows a bit about how to identify a real gem but isn't as skilled as his older brothers.

He also seems at least a little disorganized, what with the amulets hanging on the inside of his jacket and all. It's a system that's organized enough at least that someone unfamiliar could figure it out, but it's also a little bit of like "I know where everything is" kind of a deal

Ichimatsu

His art makes it look like he digs up his gems himself, just cause the gloves and backpack and hat and map makes me think he's out in the field and stuff

The umbrella and blanket sale in his attack art also makes me feel like he’s not As shady as choro but is probably trying to sell them as like “this stone will cure your anxiety” type stuff.

His items are most likely genuine but overpriced. I get the vibe that maybe he digs a portion of his stuff out of the ground himself and is more of a traveling salesman kind of a thing. So part of the stuff he sells is stuff he dug up and cleaned himself and some is stock that he bought from others. But because of this, he's decently good at identifying more common minerals, like the kind you'd find at these spiritual shops. Maybe not that great with rarer minerals, though.

Most of his stuff is likely rough pieces, although I'm sure he has polished points, worry stones, those things carved like hearts.

6/10 likely to scam you just based on the fact that a 2 inch chunk of low quality amethyst is not worth $30 fuck off. he’s essentially the same as any overpriced metaphysical spiritual shop that sells crystals in the shape of penises for $20

I think he does know his shit in terms of scientific information, but he's selling them on the basis of like crystal healing and shit. He also doesn't know that much about crystal healing though he makes up the meanings whenever you ask

Jyushimatsu

the big bag and devious hat and cloak makes me think he stole that shit lmao

He looks like he has a citrine geode in his attack (natural citrine is actually quite rare, a lot of citrine on the market is heat treated amethyst) also it's fucking HUGE so it would be pretty expensive.

I get the vibe that maybe he steals expensive shit like big statement pieces? I don't know. I dont know ......

In the story it seems like he can appreciate both rough and polished stones. He might lean a little more towards rough specimens, but it sounds like he's quite happy with either one

As a salesman I think he's a bit more trustworthy as well? He was trying to sell something to Hatabou in the story but in his own Jyushimatsu way I have trouble truly understanding him.....

Todomatsu

His art and costume makes him look very well traveled, I like to think that he mainly collects rough mineral specimens, usually very rare and expensive collector's minerals. He's got the super niche expensive stuff that the average person doesn't know but that collectors would pay thousands of dollars for. In the story he also mentions picking something up from a mining location, which tells me he's taking shit that's coming straight out of the ground rather than stuff that's already been processed in some way.

Very very knowledgable about his stuff. His clientele is also very niche, like Karamatsu's, because the main people interested in his stuff would be people that are already into mineral collecting.

He's less likely to scam you solely because the people he sells to are usually skilled enough to be able to tell the difference between something real or fake, or an imitation. He has a reputation to uphold, so he can't risk ruining that.

[steliosagapitos]

~ "A diamond and ruby brooch, centred with a ‘star ruby’ within scroll shaped circular- and marquise-cut diamonds, suspending pear-shaped diamond drops, mounted in 18 Karats yellow- and white gold. A special features that may appear in gemstones is asterism; a star in the centre of the stone. The most well-known source of star rubies is Myanmar (formerly known as Burma)." ~

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Natural  Spinel Origin Burma, Non Heated and non treated Good Finish.

Spinel is a gemstone that comes in a variety of colors, including red, blue, pink, purple, orange, and black. It is a mineral that is commonly found in metamorphic and igneous rocks, and is often mistaken for other gemstones such as ruby or sapphire.

One of the most famous spinel gemstones is the “Black Prince’s Ruby,” which is actually a large red spinel set in the Imperial State Crown of England. Another notable spinel is the “Timur Ruby,” a large red spinel that was owned by the Mughal Emperor Timur.

Spinel has a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, making it a durable and suitable gemstone for jewelry. It is also considered to be a very lustrous and brilliant gemstone, with some specimens exhibiting a cat’s eye or star effect. Spinel is often used in engagement rings, earrings, pendants, and other types of jewelry.

Benefits of Spinel Gemstone

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When Records Are Broken

Estrela de Fura and the Future of Mozambique Rubies

February 2024

Several years ago, I penned an article entitled “Are Ruby Prices Justified.” The essence of the article explained that fine, gem quality rubies are exceedingly rare and that nothing can change the natural economics involved. Different natural elements must combine to create a gorgeous red hue, and this practically ensures their great rarity. There are only a few locations in the entire world that have been blessed with such minerals.

Followers of my writings- and all sophisticated gem connoisseurs for that matter- appreciate that Myanmar (previously called Burma) is the prime source of such fabled rubies. In fact, the Myanmar origin has developed into a brand name of sorts. Just the mention of a ruby with this origin conjures images of royalty, maharajas, and some of the world’s most famous gemstones. Rubies are exceptionally rare to begin with, but modern science has found the secret sauce that makes the Myanmar variety so mesmerizing. Such rubies exhibit a natural fluorescence which combines with the red color to create a specific color tone often referred to as “pigeon’s blood” within the trade.

However, as this source has been mined for centuries, its yields have become increasingly smaller and lower in quality. The collectors and consumers seeking ultra fine rubies, have been searching for alternative sources and rubies from Mozambique have become increasingly popular and sought after. In fact, a few global jewelry retailers now exclusively offer rubies from Mozambique. Myanmar is simply not presenting the market with enough rubies for these retailers with large volumes of high-end sales. An added challenge is the sporadic political instability in Myanmar. Large volume, global retailers must feed their constant appetite for stones, or consumers will simply dine elsewhere, and so many have now switched their focus to Mozambique.

Some of the Mozambique specimens have underlying secondary colors that detract from their collectability. Brown and other earth tones tend to give rubies a garnet like color- a semiprecious gem that trades at a small fraction of a fine ruby. However, occasionally, the stars are aligned and an absolute one of kind ruby is unearthed in Mozambique.

It has a Portuguese name, Estrela de Fura, or Star of Fura. Fura is the company that unearthed this once in a generation ruby. A massive 101 carat rough was found about a year ago, and the gem world collectively gasped for breath. It’s phenomenally rare to find a rough of this size, but in this case, all experts agreed that the quality of this ruby is ultra fine. After much debate and analysis, the ruby lost almost 50% of its original weight and yielded a 55 carat, one of a kind, ultra fine specimen.

Brilliant Stars routinely cuts color gemstone rough to lose even 75% of its original weight. The goal is to achieve the most perfect gemstone possible while keeping your investment and rough purchase price profitable. However, with such important gems, every single carat you lose in cutting could be US $1Mil+ in losses. Imagine the pressure on the artisan cutter who is tasked with such decisions!

In the case of Estrella de Fura, the magic weight was 55.22 carats. Having seen the gem in person, I couldn’t believe my eyes. With colors that are luscious red with slight purple/ pink undertones, this African ruby looks very much like its Asian counterpart. But what makes this gem legendary is the natural fluorescence that it exhibits. Gems from Mozambique rarely have this added color effect- Truly a once in a generation find. The final bid at auction sold this legendary ruby or US $34.8mil, or US $630,288 per carat. A remarkable albeit justified record for any color gemstone at auction.

It is futile to fight the laws of nature and it is obvious that an ever-increasing majority of high-end ruby sales will be of Mozambique origin. Estrela de Fura’s sale, and at a record price for that matter, greatly solidifies this fact. Mozambique rubies have now been officially crowned and have arrived. Collectors and consumers now have the greatest affirmation possible that Mozambique rubies are the future and must be respected like their Myanmar counterparts.

Behold Estrela de Fura in all its glory!

Rodney Rahmani is President of Brilliant Stars and a 3rd generation International Gemstone Merchant. He is considered a leading authority in the subjects of gemstones, jewelry, mineral economics, and the global luxury consumer market. He is a noted speaker and author of many articles on these subjects. He may be reached at Rodney@BrilliantStars.Com

[nityarawal]

12/8/2023

"Beret" Games VS

"Baraye" Peace! XO

Morning Games

Beret Games

Call For Baraye

Peace

Green Barayes

Calling Me Back

Harvard

Grandpa's 

Martha Huntley

Might Have Sold

You Out

But It's Not What Mothers'

Want

Anyhow

Green Berets

Smartest Of Men

1% (Percent)

Not 3% Percent

Anymore

A Dying Breed

Maroon Barayes

Came Back

Raspberry Berets

To Fly You To Mars

French Girls

Italian

#Irany 

Scottish

Huntley

In Plaid

Kilts

Think They're Prettier

Don't Need Much

Just A Loving

Heart

American

Cyber Gals

Steamy Baths

Red Lipstick

A Baret

A Wig

On Special

Occasions

Don't Need Much

Just Smile

At Me

Melt My Heart

Nanny

Say You'll 

Always Be True

Red Beret

Raspberry

For Elon June

We Won't Own You

Royal Pilots

Of The Sky

We Trust You'll

Choose

Your Sacred Soulmate

We Won't Need

Protective

Knives

We Pray You Got

Your Sacred Solar

Goddess

We Pray You

Won

Arjuna

Mitra Fair And

Square

Varuna

Her Daughter

And Goddesses

Offering

Anjali

We See The Boys

Lurking

Complementing

Cyber Cars

We See The Boys

Lurking

They Must Be

In Love With Her

If You Were Born

Before 1960's

You Might Have

Loved My Mother

Or Cher

If You Were Born

At The Turn 

Of The Century

You Mightve 

Out Courted Azam June

For The King

If You Live Now

You Might Rescue

My Child

Somehow

If You Live Now

You Might Rescue

My Kin

If You Live Now

And You Want

To Live

Tomorrow

You Might Want

To Rescue My Kin

If You Want

To Live For 

The Moment

You Might

Want To Rescue

My Kin

Baraye

Is The Spirit

Of Peace Love

And Liberty

Baraye Is The

Burma Red

Ruby

Color Of The Sun

Solar Energy

Always There

Why Would

Anyone

Hurt

Our Women

Mars

For

The Sun

Buddha

Moons

Eternal

Peace,

Nitya Nella Davigo Azam Moezzi Huntley Rawal

PS No "John Green'

 "Fault in Our Stars," I promise.

Though I love that book. It shouldn't be banned in Florida or "Shatter Me," Tahereh Mafi series, in schools,  just because she attempted to divorce Ransom Riggs in Jewish holocaust Apartheid atty crimes.

#Metoo

We really thought he'd protect our people when we read "Mrs Pereguine's Home For Peculiar Children," in cage.

We passed that book like a holy treasure quickly sending messages of praise in the binding…

Prayed for our favorite #Ya authors and Kids; we are sad they've all been canceled and attacked in WW3 too.): 

#Irany and #Israel4Irany

It sucked!

Data war is keeping me f/ settlement.

Baraye!!!!

All love,

Nitya 

#Stories 

[gemstoneeeee]

The Allure and Mystique of the World's Most Popular Gemstones

Introduction

Gemstones have captured the human imagination for centuries with their mesmerizing colors, brilliant luster, and symbolic significance. These precious and semi-precious stones have adorned the crowns of kings, been passed down as family heirlooms, and even played roles in various cultural and spiritual practices. In this blog, we will delve into the world of the most popular gemstones, exploring their unique attributes, historical significance, and modern uses.

Diamond - The Eternal Symbol of Love and Strength

Diamonds are perhaps the most well-known and cherished gemstones. With their exceptional hardness and timeless sparkle, they have become the symbol of everlasting love and commitment. The journey of a diamond from deep within the Earth's crust to a dazzling engagement ring is one filled with geological marvels and meticulous craftsmanship. The concept of a diamond engagement ring gained prominence thanks to a highly successful marketing campaign by De Beers in the mid-20th century. Today, diamonds are not just prized for their aesthetic value but also for their use in industrial applications due to their remarkable hardness.

Ruby - The Gem of Passion and Vitality

Rubies have captivated cultures across the globe with their deep red hues symbolizing passion, vitality, and power. These gemstones have been associated with love, courage, and protection throughout history. In ancient times, rubies were believed to protect warriors in battle and guard against evil forces. Myanmar, historically known as Burma, is renowned for its high-quality rubies, particularly the vivid "pigeon's blood" red variety. Rubies continue to be highly sought after in jewelry, and their exceptional hardness makes them suitable for everyday wear.

Emerald - The Gem of Rebirth and Wisdom

Emeralds are celebrated for their lush green color, which evokes images of nature and renewal. These gemstones are often associated with wisdom, growth, and fertility. In ancient civilizations like the Incas and Egyptians, emeralds were believed to have healing powers and were used as offerings to deities. The Colombian emerald, known for its rich green hue, remains the most coveted variety. Emeralds are typically included in high-end jewelry designs and continue to hold cultural and spiritual significance.

Sapphire - The Gem of Royalty and Truth

Sapphires, with their deep blue shades, have long been associated with royalty and wisdom. The British Crown Jewels are adorned with stunning sapphires, highlighting their regal allure. In addition to their blue variety, sapphires can come in various colors, except red, which is classified as a ruby. These gemstones symbolize loyalty, truth, and protection. The famous Star of India, a 563-carat sapphire, is one of the largest and most well-known sapphires in the world. Sapphires are not only cherished in jewelry but also in watches, due to their durability and scratch resistance.

Pearl - The Gem of Purity and Elegance

Unlike other gemstones, pearls are organic gems formed inside the shells of mollusks. Their creation is a result of nature's delicate process, and they are often associated with purity, elegance, and femininity. Cultured pearls, produced with human intervention, have made these gems more accessible. Pearls have adorned historical figures, such as Cleopatra, and have been symbols of status and sophistication for centuries. Modern jewelry designers continue to incorporate pearls into contemporary designs, redefining their classic appeal.

Amethyst - The Gem of Tranquility and Spirituality

Amethysts, known for their violet hues, have been valued for their spiritual and calming properties. Throughout history, these gemstones have been linked to promoting sobriety, peace of mind, and spiritual growth. Ancient Greeks believed amethysts could ward off intoxication, while other cultures considered them as protective amulets. Amethysts are widely used in various types of jewelry, from rings to pendants, and are favored for their affordability and versatility.

Conclusion

Gemstones have held a special place in human culture for centuries, captivating our senses and telling stories of history, culture, and individual identity. From the brilliant sparkle of diamonds to the rich hues of rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and amethysts, each gemstone carries its unique charm and significance. These stones continue to shape modern jewelry trends, while their historical and cultural legacies remain an essential part of their allure. Whether they're cherished for their symbolic meanings or admired for their aesthetic beauty, gemstones will forever remain timeless treasures in the heart of humanity.

[rubygems1]

Star rubies are a rare variant of ruby gemstone. The ability of the stone to form brilliant six ray formation is due to the presence of optical phenomenon called as “Asterism”. The star formation of stone can be best visible when it is under the single source of light such as “sunlight”. Star rubies are a valuable and rare gemstone. They are principally mined from Sri Lanka, Burma, India, and Africa. Afghanistan, Cambodia and the United States.

[rhodochrosite-love]

lots of rubies!! 

[tiaramania]

I like the star button tiara because it looks so out of this world, like a space royal would wear it.

Queen Maxima of Outer Space…to be honest Maxima could pull that off.  

Like most things she wears, it looks amazing on her but it wouldn’t work in the same way for anyone else.  I especially like it as her bridal tiara because it’s just so Maxima.  Star tiaras by nature can be quite button-y which I don’t  care for even though I love the stars themselves.  Having the veil behind the tiara like at her wedding makes it seem less button-y.

Diamond stars and star tiaras were very popular in the late Victorian and Edwardian Eras so one comes up for auction every once in a while.  I have a tag for star tiaras here and these are a few I haven’t covered yet but I thought you might like.

Queen Maria Pia of Portugal’s Star Tiara (Look at how that stars are set on springs so they would move with the wearer.)

Mountbatten Star Tiara

Star Tiara by Chaumet, 1912

Wurttemberg Ruby Star Tiara

Star Tiara, circa 1890 and sold at Sotheby’s in 2008 and 2016

[gemville]

8.18 Carat Burma Star Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Cocktail Ring

$8850 Lang Antiques

[earthstory]

Rough star sapphire (or is it ruby?) Both sapphire and ruby are the same mineral, corundum, a mixture of aluminium and oxygen so simple that it has turned up in the most primitive meteorites, crystallised directly out of the emanations of the exploding supernova that scientists think may have triggered the collapse of a certain cloud of interstellar gas that later formed our Solar System. The only difference lies in the trace impurity that imparts the colour by selectovely absorbing wavelengths of light so that we perceive the residual colour: chromium in the case of ruby, iron and titanium for blue sapphire, and varying valencies (see http://on.fb.me/1I4XWKt for an explanation) of iron for most of the other colours (green, yellow etc).

So now we have a gemmological challenge that so far has eluded a clear definition, pink sapphire or ruby...both are coloured by chromium, the only difference is the amount of it. Colour is described using three criteria known as hue (yellow, blue etc), tone (how light or dark it is) and saturation (how deep the hue is, ie how much of it there is). Pink being a red of low saturation, the line is by definition fuzzy and subjective. If you're selling it's obviously ruby (more valuable), if you're buying your eye and mind will interpret what they see as pink sapphire, until you want to sell it on yourself. These subjective and often subconscious judgements are what make a good gemstone dealer. I leave it to you to decide... As for the star, it is caused by fine needles of exsolved rutile (see http://on.fb.me/1Mhp8us for an explanation) that have been forced to grow in directions controlled by the trigonal crystal system of corundum. The hexagonal lattice that the needles create (clearly visible in the rough stone) reflects the light, creating the star. The specimen comes from the Mogok stone tract in Burma (part of a widespread gem belt now split between several continents that I call the gemlands, see http://on.fb.me/1D548m8). Loz Image credit: Bijoux et Mineraux

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[georgiaeden8585]

This is boycott products & brands from Burma Campaign UK article

We boycott the military coup brands & products according to CDM & we don't support their products. Please do not use their products to help us. Thank you.

Banking and finance

Aung Myint Moh Min Insurance

Aung Thitsar Oo Insurance

Innwa Bank

Myanmar Mobile Money

Myawaddy Bank

Mytel Pay

Cigarettes

Premium Gold

Red Ruby

Communications

MECtel

Mytel

Construction

Berger Paint

Elephant King Cement (Sin Minn Cement)

Myin Pyan Cement (Flying Horse Cement)

Rhino Cement

Rhinoceros Cemec (Cement)

Sigma Cable

Tristar Steel

Entertainment/Tourism

Central Hotel Yangon

Diamond White Restaurant Yangon

Hanthawaddy Golf Course

Indoor Skydiving

Myawaddy Tours and Travel

Myawaddy Travels and Tours

Nan Myaing Café (Pwin Oo Lwin)

Okkala Golf Resort

Royal Sportainment Bowling Alley

Royal Sportainment Complex

Royal Sportainment Ice Skating

Shwe Gandamar Ballroom (Pathein)

Shwe Gandamar Grand Ballroom (Yangon)

Food and drink

Adipati Rice (AAPT Rice)

Akasi Long Grain Rice

Andaman Gold Blue

Andaman Gold Special

Black Shield Stout

Dagon Beverages

Dagon Dairy Plant

Dagon Extra Strong Beer

Dagon Fresh Lemon Sparkling

Dagon Fresh Soda

Dagon Gin

Dagon Lager Beer

Dagon Light Lager Beer

Dagon Malta Fresh

Dagon Rum

Dagon Single Malt Lager Beer

Dagon Super Lager Beer

Fleur Marguerite Sunflower Rice

Kirin Ichiban

Mandalay Beer

Mandalay Brewery

Mandalay Spirulina Anti-aging Beer

Mandalay Strong Beer

Mandalay Super Fresh Lager

MEC Myanmar Rice

Moon Dairy Creamer

Myanmar Beer

Myanmar Brewery

Myanmar Premium Beer

Nan Myaing Coffee

Nay Pyi Taw Water

Ngwe Pin Lei Premium Marine Products

Pyin Oo Lwin Coffee

Royal Karaweik Sugar

Seven7 Condensed Milk

Shwe Phe Oo Teamix

Sugarmec

Sun Condensed Milk

Health and Beauty Products

Dentomec Toothbrushes

Dentomec Toothpaste

Life Coconut Oil (moisturiser)

Padonma Soap

Health Servcies

Defence Services General Hospital

Defence Services Liver Hospital

Defence Services Medical Research Centre

Defence Services Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health Hospital

Defence Services Orthopaedics Hospital

Kan Thar Yar Hospital

Military Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science

No.2 Military Hospital

Thamadaw Special Clinic

Industrial Estates/Offices

Indagaw Industrial Zone

Myawaddy Bank Luxury Complex

Ngwe Pinlae Industrial Estate

Pyinmabin Industrial Estate

International Trade

Ahlone International Port Terminal 1, Yangon

Container Transport and Port Clearance Yard (Ywama)

Five Star Shipping Company – ships owned: Chindwin, Coco Gyun, Sawei, Ha-Kha, Han Thar, Hpa-an, Htone-Ywa, Kengtung, Kyaukpyu, Lashio, Loikaw, Maan Aung, Mawlamyine, Myit Kyi Na, Pagan, Pha Shwe Gyaw Ywa, Shweli, Sittwe, Taung Gyi, Thanlwin, U Thar, Yaan Byae.

Hlaing Dry Port, Inland Container Depot (IDC) and Logistics Centre

Hteedan International Port Terminal, Yangon

Inland Container Depot (IDC) Hlaing Thar Yar

Lann Pyi Marine

MEC Container Transport

Thilawa Shipbreaking Yard

TMT Port Terminal, Yangon

Manufacturing

Life Coconut Charcoal Briquettes

Ngwe Pinlae Fishmeal

Silver Sea Paper Carton Box Production

Thunder Sulphuric Acid

Tristar Tyres

Media

Knowledge Light Magazine

MWD Books

MWD Documentary TV Channel

MWD Family TV Channel

MWD Media

MWD Movies TV Channel

MWD Music TV Channel

MWD Series TV Channel

MWD Shopping TV Channel

MWD Variety TV Channel

Myawaddy (MWD) TV Channel

Myawaddy Television

Myawady Daily

Myawady Magazine

Ngwe Tar Yi Magazine

Tayza (children’s cartoon magazine)

Thazin FM Radio

The Union Daily

Yandanarpon Daily

Retail

547 Minimarts

Adipati Rice Mill Shops

Golden Land Duty Free Shops

Myawaddy Petrol Shop (Station)

Ruby Mart (Yangon & Pyin Oo Lwin)

Satake Showroom

Shwe Gandamar

Starmart Nine Mile Showroom

Trading companies

Adipati Agricultural Produce Trading

Myawaddy Trading Ltd

Ngwe Pinlae Cold Store

Ngwe Pinlae Fisheries Company Ltd

Ngwe Pinlae Livestock Breeding and Fisheries Company

Shwe Gandamar International Trading

Shwe Innwa Gems

Transport

Adipati (AAPT) Waterway Transport

Bandoola Taxi

Bandoola Transportation

City Liner Bus Services

Parami CNG Station

Parami Express

Parami Taxi

Pathein Thu Express

Sales and Service Centre, Mingalardon Township, Yangon (vehicle repairs and spare parts)

Shan Ma Lay Express

Shwe Man Thu Highway Bus Station

Shwe Mann Thu Express (also spelt Shwe Man Thu)

Shwe Myaing Thu Express

Than Myan Thu Express

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Gem-eration game – antique jewellery gets a modern makeover

Made to last, handed down through generations and routinely remodelled and repurposed – the jewel is perhaps the original recyclable luxury. From 19th-century Roman “archaeological revival” designs set with coins, cameos or intaglios to Cartier’s spectacular 1920s Egyptomania jewels centred on faience scarabs and amulets, history has long cast its spell. But with recycling and reusing high on today’s social and cultural agenda, it’s hardly surprising that contemporary designers are incorporating more antique or ancient elements into their creations.

At the helm of German art-jeweller Hemmerle, Christian Hemmerle and his wife Yasmin scour the world for historic elements to amplify the unmistakable graphic modernity initiated by Christian’s father, Stefan, in the 1990s. They re-fashion elements as varied as Roman micro-mosaics and Chinese ceramic coins, and set 18th- and 19th-century portrait cameos into earrings or tassel pendants. Their Revived Treasures project, meanwhile, features ancient faience fragments (also called Egyptian paste, the oldest-known glazed ceramic) in the form of lotus flowers, scarabs and fly amulets that refer to Yasmin’s Egyptian roots. “I love giving historic artefacts a new life, a new home,” Christian says. “It’s about seeing beauty in things that others don’t see.”

Glenn Spiro 18ct-white-gold, diamond, sapphire and 3rd-2nd-millennium BC Bactrian-lapis Bull Horn ring, POA Glenn Spiro incorporates Bactrian (central Asian) mineral remnants from the 3rd and 2nd millennium BC into his pieces, such as a lapis fragment in the shape of a bull’s head set into a diamond and sapphire ring. He also remodels ancient jewels; particularly eyecatching is a Mesopotamian carnelian necklace from the 1st millennium BC interspersed with Burma rubies.

Greek and Roman coins, petrified wood carvings, stone amulets and little medieval bronzes have always been a feature of Elizabeth Gage’s work. “I see jewellery as a way to make history wearable,” says Gage, who revives these artefacts in rich gold settings. For instance, a carved stone gazelle amulet from 3,000 BC sits above a gold impression of a running gazelle taken from a Sassanian seal, and a triangular tourmaline.

Krishna Choudhary of Santi Jewels, meanwhile, offers a collection inspired by his Indian heritage and conjured around antique gems and early Golconda diamonds. Choudhary has access to these treasures through his father and the family’s Jaipur business, Royal Gems and Arts, which reaches back 10 generations. In his Mayfair salon, Choudhary shows me a ring centred on an antique “portrait”-cut diamond, framed by 17th-century Mughal carved Colombian emeralds.

Each of Paris jeweller Marc Auclert’s jewels is based on the Renaissance tradition of objets montés, which showcased engraved gems or treasures from classical antiquity on contemporary pieces. His intimate gallery close to Place Vendôme feels rather like a cabinet de curiosités, stuffed with treasures spanning cultures and civilisations. He mounts these fragments of the past very simply in gold, making them feel modern while preserving their integrity. In his signet-style Profile rings, a 3rd-century BC silver drachma is set under a brushed gold disc, its centre cut out to reveal the profile head, so the coin remains intact.

Classicism of another era inspires New York-based mother-and-daughter design duo Toni and Chloë Goutal to repurpose Victorian and Edwardian star and crescent-moon brooches as pendants. It began on a trip to London in 2015, when Chloë bought a late-Victorian diamond crescent brooch and hung it on a chain from the same era: “I was stopped everywhere and asked about my pendant, so I called my mum and explained my idea for the brand.” They returned to Europe to collect as many of the gem-set celestial brooches as possible, as well as antique chains, and launched their collection that year. The appeal, Goutal explains, lies in the romance and provenance of the brooch-pendants, and their versatility for night or day, ballgown or jeans.

Eco-jeweller Pippa Small’s Old is New collection gives fresh life to antiquities, from an Islamic filigree pendant to an Etruscan gold dolphin ring – all sourced from dealer Joseph Coplin of New York’s Antiquarium Ltd. Coplin had collected a number of these artefacts over the years, not knowing what to do with them. Small had the answer: set them in gold mounts, honouring their age while presenting them in a modern context.

Eliane Fattal works closely with antique jewellery dealers SJ Phillips to reimagine 18th- and 19th-century jewellery. A photographer, artist and art historian, Fattal bought her own engagement ring at the dealers and was struck by the panoply of interesting antique and 20th-century jewels on offer. “At the time, the choice was between jewels you had to keep in a safe and costume jewellery.” She bought a Victorian pansy brooch from SJ Phillips, redesigned it and then took it back to them, suggesting they did more. “They said, ‘Let’s do it together’,” she recalls, and in 2011 she launched a collection with much success. Now she is solely in charge of the business but only buys her original jewels from her former collaborators, and makes just 30 pieces a year. “Antique jewellery is so beautifully made and individual and can’t be copied.”

Recently, Fattal has worked with Sotheby’s Diamonds on a collection mixing old jewels with new diamonds: “The idea was that you can click on your rock and jazz it up.” One of the most distinctive features of her brand is the velvet-lined, book-shaped box in which each creation is presented, along with historical details and symbolism of the original jewel. “I love things that tell a story,” she says, “and the book marks a new chapter in the life of a piece of history.”