As the colored gemstone industry readies to reunite the desert, five dealers talk about their expectations for selling, the stones and colors they think will be popular, and more.
The Trade in FocusOpal is classified as a “mineraloid” or mineral-like in scientific terms. It is a silica-gel made out of microscopic spheres with water molecules in between, therefore an amorphous material. While opal is a widespread material…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)The basic definition of a gemstone is a material that is beautiful, durable, and rare. Each feature has a broad meaning, and all are debatable.
Featured ArticlesReports published on the internet caused a worldwide controversy for corundum treatments, which ranged from simple heat treatment to high-heat aided treatments such as beryllium diffusion in the past two decades. Lack of understanding of…
Featured ArticlesWhile diamond prices are soft, the overall market is healthy. Luxury brands have had a strong year in 2022. Origin tracking of diamonds will become more prevalent in 2023 and the future will bring much more transparency authenticating natural and conflict free.
Diamond MarketIn the early days of 2023, we prepare for the AGTA GemFair against the backdrop uncertain economic outlook. Yet, prices in many of the commonly traded colored stone categories have maintained support.
Colored Stone MarketIntroduction: Jeremejevite is not well known among the general public and it is safe to say, it is not a common gem seen or familiar within the gem and jewelry industry. Unlike many gems within the…
Gem NotesGarnet group gemstones have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent decades.
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