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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 ...

[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 ...