Artificial Intelligence in Images and Beyond
AI is here to stay, bringing with it both positives and negatives, and driving a need for rules and regulations based on basic principles.
Featured ArticlesAI is here to stay, bringing with it both positives and negatives, and driving a need for rules and regulations based on basic principles.
Featured ArticlesAuction houses reported robust results for jewelry sales, with colored gemstones and signed jewels bolstering the category, but there is still some caution from buyers.
Featured ArticlesFeaturing 12 gems faceted to illustrate various countries’ cultural heritage, the first set in the series is now a part of the Somewhere in the Rainbow collection.
Featured ArticlesDiamond prices continue their slide, market share of memo goods grows, luxury brands continue their positive gains, and De Beers has a few big announcements.
Diamond MarketThe colored stone market remains relatively stable, though demand for certain qualities has softened and prices for some goods are also on the decline.
Colored Stone MarketIt’s a common mineral, found on every continent, but faceting rough is rare—unfortunate, since its lighter versions can display dispersion almost twice that of diamond.
Gem NotesHow long should a gemologist-appraiser’s notes be kept? GemGuide dives into legal examples of preservation length as well as ownership and storage guidelines.
The Appraiser's NotebookThe most popular hue of zircon has increased in demand, and though price has gone up slightly in fine goods, its affordable price point still offers a lot of look for less.
Market TrendsThe company also had to let go of most of its employees.
The Trade in FocusPrices continue to slide, market share has skyrocketed, and the trade can’t stop talking about lab-grown diamonds.
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