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[SUNSTAR DAVAO] Dabawenyo Entrepreneur Pioneers Sustainable, Lab-Grown Jewelry

Feb 8, 2026   •   Rojean Grace G. Patumbon IN ONE of the most iconic scenes in cinematic history, Marilyn Monroe once said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. This way of thinking changes once ...

[8LIST.PH] Can You Really Buy an Engagement Ring That Helps the Planet?

Aug 6, 2025   •   Kyzia Maramara Whether you’re hunting down the perfect engagement ring, shopping for a meaningful promise ring, or simply treating yourself to a timeless piece, Pristine Par...

[THE METRO EDIT] Katriana Batu: On Conscious Luxury and the Paradigm of Purpose

Gretchen Gatan Fragada Metro Muses | August 22, 2025 From farmer to beauty queen to founder of Pristine Paradigm, Katriana “Yana”...

[DAILY TRIBUNE] When you say ‘I Do,’ the Earth grows with you — here’s why

Pauline Joyce Pascual  Features | August 20, 2025 Every love story begins with a spark — two souls finding each other, two lives intertwining, a promise whispered into forever. For Pristine...

[MANILA BULLETIN] Are lab-grown gemstones better?

Davao-based brand Pristine Paradigm brings jewelry pieces adorned with man-made gemstones closer to Filipinos By John Legaspi - Aug 14, 2024 08:04 AM Jewelry pieces adorned with lab-grown diamond...

[PREVIEW] Davao-Based Brand Pristine Paradigm on Making Sustainable Jewelry

by Paulina Singh - Published Aug 20, 2024 The brand is helmed by 25-year-old industrial engineer, Katriana Batu. Photo by Paui Gueverra Unbeknownst to many, the jewelry industry is gripped with ...

[INQUIRER] Lab-grown gems: Dream jewelry that won’t break the bank

by Nastasha Verayo De Villa - August 9, 2024 Believe it or not, Pristine Paradigm owner Katriana Batu learned about lab-grown diamonds just a little over a year ago.It was only when the jeweler of ...