Consult with Our Gemologist

When you consult with Aris Tsiropoulos, you are speaking directly with an experienced gemologist who has spent decades at the source of the world’s finest stones.

The Bio: Aris Tsiropoulos — I.G.S Professional Gemologist

Many jewellers learn about gemstones from catalogues. Aris Tsiropoulos learned about them from the ground.

Throughout the 1990s and into the 2000s, Aris travelled to eight countries across three continents, personally sourcing rough stones at origin: the sapphire and ruby fields of Sri Lanka, the emerald mines of Zambia and Zimbabwe, the diamond deposits of Congo, the aquamarine and tourmaline sources of Mozambique and Brazil, including the extraordinarily rare Paraíba tourmaline, the semi-precious stone regions of South Africa, and the mineral markets of India.

He did not buy from middlemen. He went to the source, built direct relationships with miners, mastered the cutting process himself, and brought that knowledge back to Nicosia, where our in-house lapidary workshop can still cut and polish stones on request.

His formal gemological education includes certifications from some of the world’s most respected institutions:

• Certified Professional Gemologist — International Gem Society (I.G.S.), 2007, passed both examinations on first attempt with a 92% written score
• Coloured Gem Professional Diploma — Gübelin Academy, Switzerland 2024, the highest distinction of the programme
• Certifications from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, the International School of Gemology and the School of Diamantology, Cyprus

In 2019, Tsiropoulos Jewelry was part of the organising committee of the 5th Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference in Limassol, attended by delegates from 27 countries.

Aris is also the founder of the Cyprus Gemological Laboratory (CGL) in Nicosia — an independent, fully equipped gemological laboratory in Nicosia, which issues certificates for loose diamonds and gemstones and appraisal reports for jewellery.

When you consult with Aris, you are not getting a sales pitch. You are getting three decades of hands-on expertise, complete transparency and advice given as it would be given to a member of his own family.

Whether you are purchasing for the first time or adding to a lifetime collection, Aris offers personal consultations on:

• Diamond selection — understanding the 4Cs and comparing stones
• Coloured gemstone — rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tourmalines, aquamarines and more
• Bespoke design — guiding you through the design of a piece made to your specifications
• Certification and Appraisal — certificates for loose stones and appraisal reports for jewellery you already own
• Second opinions — an expert evaluation of stones purchased or inherited elsewhere
• Lab-grown vs natural diamonds — honest, unbiased advice on which is right for you

There is no obligation. There is no pressure. There is only honest, expert guidance.