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Rahul Jain is the seventh-generation director of Caram, a family gemstone house founded in Germany in 1975. He advises private collectors, inheritors, and trade buyers on rare colored gemstone valuation, provenance, and bespoke commissions. Rahul completed the Advanced Coloured Gemstone Course at the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) and the Gübelin Academy Professional Course, and holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a B.S. summa cum laude from Babson College. Caram has been an Accredited Ethical Member of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) since the association's founding congress in Idar-Oberstein in 1985.
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Jun 3, 2026 ∙ 6 min
Padparadscha Sapphires: Understanding the Rarest Color in the Sapphire Family
Few gemstones are defined by color as strictly as the padparadscha sapphire. Its pink-orange glow — named for a lotus blossom — is one of the rarest in the gem world, and one of the most debated. Rahul Jain explains what makes a padparadscha genuine, why opinions differ, and what to understand before you consider one.
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May 26, 2026 ∙ 9 min
Consultation Prep: 12 Questions to Ask Your Jeweler
A fine jewelry consultation should help you understand the gemstone, design choices, documentation, and long-term care behind a piece. These 12 questions will help you prepare before buying, redesigning, valuing, or commissioning a jewel.
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May 14, 2026 ∙ 7 min
Spinel vs Sapphire: Which Pink Is Right for You?
Pink spinel and pink sapphire can overlap in color, but they rarely offer the same buying experience. This guide compares treatment, wearability, and visual character to help you choose with more confidence.
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