Diamond Market
Diamond prices may have peaked. As banks go stingy on lending, diamond prices forced to fall. DeBeers moves to Botswana. China and India slow in growth with a stronger US dollar. Big sales at auction…
Diamond MarketColored Stone Market
The timing of the U.S. Government shutdown is particularly damaging to small businesses and their customers that would be planning for the holiday season. Hong Kong Show reports record results but Chinese buyers far more…
Colored Stone MarketMarket Trends – November and December 2013
Since 2008 independent jewelers have been forced to cope with a market dynamic that accentuates an economic trend that has been forming for decades—the rich are getting richer, while everyone else is stagnating at best…
Market TrendsShell Pearls
Shell “pearls” are appearing in the market with greater frequency and, more importantly, with features that now mimic cultured pearls of commercial, midlevel and finer qualities. During the recent Northwest Gemological conference, Gemstar International’s Evie…
Gem NotesThe Appraisers Notebook – After the Appraisal
The appraisal is complete. The proper terms and limiting conditions are given including restricted use for insurance only. And then it happens. Your appraisal shows up on an internet site with an offer to sell…
News ArchiveNGI Jewelry Conference
The 2013 Northwest Jewelry Conference provided an in-depth look at techniques for dating jewelry; the influence that French jewelers have on style; the gem trade through history; treatments; and current trends in pearls. Nestled away in…
Featured ArticlesA Few Words on Keshi
The true meaning of keshi is a talking point in seemingly every discussion or class about pearls. The original Japanese definition has been broadened by some authorities causing confusion to the trade. We examine the history…
Featured ArticlesIdar Advantage
If there’s one thing this year’s 29th Annual Intergem in Idar-Oberstein, Germany maintains, it is the region’s standing as a superior stone cutting and carving center and source for the finest gems in the world…
Featured ArticlesGem Market Pulse October 2013: Diamonds
Wholesale price decreases are being reported for round brilliant cut diamonds. The trend is not broad in scope however. The generally modest decreases are occurring mostly for melee up to 0.30ct in the D-F and…
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