A researcher looks set to transform the jewelry industry after becoming the first to grow – a ruby in a ring. Sofie Boons grew the gemstone from a “ruby seed” in situ – in a platinum ring. Sofie is a ...

Lab-grown diamonds and gemstones, a burgeoning trend and the latest buzzwords in the jewellery industry, are not just sustainable, but also a marvel of beauty. As more people awaken to the ...

A university lecturer has successfully grown a full-size ruby as it sits in a platinum jewellery setting in what is believed to be a world-first process. Sofie Boons, who is a senior lecturer and ...