BUILDING AN EMPIRE ONE GEM AT A TIME

Founded in 1990, Exotic Gems has since evolved from its humble beginnings as a wholesaler of loose, coloured gemstones.

Starting out as a simple family business, Exotic Gems has flourished through 25 years of satisfied customers and is now a renowned jeweller of premium quality gemstones. Its early days of courtship for quality gems has sparked off a deeper passion that has now poised the brand on sheer sophistication, bringing only the finest of gemstones and jewellery pieces to those adore them most.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Joanne Chua, Founder & Owner of Exotic Gems

Joanne Chua is the Founder and proud owner of Exotic Gems. Starting out with no experience, she began learning the ropes of the industry in a wholesale company. She later ventured out as a freelance wholesale supplier before setting up her very first showroom. An avid designer with a keen eye for detail and passion for jewellery, she was soon propelled to designing and producing customised jewellery pieces.

The Exotic Gems and Jewellery Timeline

1990
Exotic Gems opened its first store at IMM Mall as a wholesaler of coloured gemstones and diamonds.
1990
Exotic Gems opened its first store at IMM Mall as a wholesaler of coloured gemstones and diamonds.
1998
Exotic Gems moved to OUB Centre, where its first piece of customised jewellery was handmade. This marked the start to its operations as a retailer.
2001
Exotic Gems moved to Chevron House.