Bangkok Post – The Red King

Rubies literally bloom in a secret garden as L’École Asia Pacific, School of Jewelry Arts organises its new exhibition at Les Jardins Secrets by Van Cleef & Arpels at Raffles Arcade in Singapore.

Opening a secret door leads into this immersive exhibition area, which is an integral section of the French brand’s new boutique.

A part of L’École Asia Pacific’s “Discover The Gemstones” series, the “Ruby” exhibition traces the journey of this majestic member of the corundum family from the depths of the Earth to the lapidaries and to the creation of exquisite jewellery.

Based on aluminium oxide, rubies and sapphires are actually siblings whose colours differ due to the presence of chemical elements.

Chromium renders the red variety. The amount along with other trace elements determine the nuanced hues that range from pink to the much sought-after deep red.

The fiery gem…