Well-heeled Chinese women are questioning the old maxim that diamonds are a girl’s best friend as their jewellery collections expand along with their bank balances. While diamonds are definitely still a must-have in the jewellery boxes of wealthy women in China; rubies, sapphires and other colored gems are becoming popular too.

“Diamonds are still sought after for weddings or a traditional event. But Chinese really want to show their individuality, that’s the trend for everyone now,” said Yao Yuan, a director at the International
Gemological Institute.

Reuters