Gem Focus May 2026: Akoya Pearls
Learn more about the classic pearls and their pricing in today’s market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)The NYC Jewelry, Antique, & Object Show Attracts Young, Interested Buyers
Here’s what exhibitors love about the show that appeals to the trade and public alike and why they keep coming back.
The Trade in FocusConsiderations in Appraisals of Mounted Carved and Fantasy-Cut Gemstones
The evolution of lapidary styles has blurred the lines with terms and descriptions, and weight estimations have to be adapted and branding taken into account.
Featured ArticlesPeeking Behind the Japanese Pearl Curtain
In today’s competitive market and social media-loving world, the historically tight-lipped Japanese pearl industry is opening up to attract new generations of collectors.
Featured ArticlesLearn All About The Martin P. Steinbach Star Collection
It features more than 1,200 star gemstones, both natural and not, several varieties, and even some that fall within the “Over 1,000 Carats Club.”
Featured ArticlesDisruption Threatens a Market Trying to Recover
The recent activity in the Middle East has slowed the movement of diamonds at a time when the natural market looked like it was headed for stability.
Diamond MarketEven as Size, Color Preferences vary, Colored Stone Demand Stays High
Color trends continue to drive performance and one thing is clear in the first half of the year: the market wants colored stones.
Colored Stone MarketPink Sapphire
Prices have gone up dramatically in the past few years, but those increases are more attributed to a dwindling supply than particularly high demand.
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