For gemmologist Dorothy Ng, diamonds are really her best friends

Gemmologist Dorothy Ng at work. Photos: Nikon

With a family history in gemmology dating back almost seven decades, Dorothy Ng has taken on her family’s vocation. Ng, 28, is now the third generation in her family to work with gems, precious stones and jewellery.

“I grew up watching my father working on the bench handcrafting the finest jewellery one could possibly imagine,” recalls Ng. “The experience of watching each beautiful gem turning into a set of jewellery was what truly captivated me. I suppose my career path was ‘set in stone’ even from then on.”