Lotus Gemology Staff Bios & Accomplishments

Kaylan Khourie is a South African gemologist with a decade of laboratory experience focusing on diamond, corundum, beryl, tanzanite and many other gemstones. A Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA) since 2017, Kaylan has since gained a special interest in unique gems, rare synthetics and abnormal treatments. He is a big football fan and enjoys spending quality time with his family. Kaylan joined Lotus Gemology in early 2023. In 2024, Kaylan co-authored Broken Bangle • The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature.