Additional Insights on the Upcoming Russian Diamond Sanctions
Hear what U.S. Ambassador James O’Brien had to say at the recent Jewelers Vigilance Committee luncheon in New York City.
The Trade in FocusWith More Russian Diamond Sanctions Likely, Here’s What the Trade Should Know
They will restrict diamonds sourced in Russia and polished elsewhere from entering the U.S.
The Trade in FocusTucson Sets Upbeat Outlook for 2023
Fine quality, classic gems as well as unusual materials dominated this year’s Tucson trends. There was little interest in lower-quality common stones. Prices are what they are.
Featured ArticlesHot Trends, Hot Topics from Tucson
The annual gem shows brought many buyers and exhibitors back to Tucson this year, with floors active and crowded after opening the first day. The events provide a good indicator for the year, both for what stones or colors could be popular and what issues lay ahead. Here are some insights from the 2023 events.
Featured ArticlesDivergent Market Conditions
The diamond market is facing a slow start to the year, with manufacturers taking a more cautious approach and buying less rough stock. Polished prices are down, and the majors are holding off on buying to see if they will continue to decline, and lab-grown diamond prices too continue their down trend.
Diamond MarketGemstone Cosmetics
They were trying to embellish their lovely lady humps. More than 40 camels were booted from a Saudi Arabian beauty pageant after getting administered Botox, hormones and other appearance enhancing techniques. This marks the biggest…
The Appraiser's NotebookArgyle Pink Diamonds
The natural colored diamond market remains strong and steady, and closure of Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine in Australia sealed the rarity of Argyle pinks.
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