Erratic Diamond Markets, Colored Stone Markets Holding... Prices are up. Prices are down. What do we believe? Since the beginning of the year, DeBeers has increased rough prices by 5-10% and certain categories of rough increased by more…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Vegas was all about fancy color diamonds. Demand for melee and single stones in color is strong. Colorless diamond prices are stable despite rising cost of rough. Manufacturers are angry at mining companies for the…
Diamond MarketDemand for colored stones remains positive for the 2nd half of 2013. Market conditions are favorable as consumers appear more confident in their ability to afford certain fashion accessories and luxury products. Recognizing which price…
Colored Stone MarketI admittedly am not a fan of the digital book era (yes, I realize that even the GemGuide can now be purchased in digital format). When it comes to gemology books, I like to see…
Book ReviewThis incredible book is a masterpiece and as a publisher myself, I will say, a wonder at how it was designed, created, printed, and sold for this price. This book measures 12†x 10†(31.5cm…
Book ReviewThe JCK Las Vegas show matched expectations at least as far as colored stone sales are concerned. It was neither a strong nor weak show. Dealers exhibiting at the AGTA pavilion located on the lower…
Colored Stone MarketWhile this is an article about a recent visit to the Four Peaks amethyst mine in Arizona, it is also about amethyst in general. The February birthstone is one of few purple gems that consumers…
Featured ArticlesWhen it comes to moissanite, we usually think of the colorless variety as a diamond substitute. While we certainly hope for full disclosure, there are times when an appraisal customer is informed that they have…
Gem NotesLab grading differences are becoming a hot industry issue. The differences in grades from one lab to another are problematic. Consumers are being deceived into thinking that they are buying a diamond with higher grades…
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