Even as Size, Color Preferences vary, Colored Stone Demand Stays High

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Brecken Branstrator, GIA GG

Suppliers and dealers are reporting different size preferences from buyers, but color trends continue to drive performance and one thing is clear in the first half of the year: the market wants colored stones. The year…

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