Photography 101
The series finishes the discussion of photographing phenomenal gemstones by diving into the peculiarities of play-of-color, adularescence and labradorescence, and aventurescence.
Featured ArticlesPockets of Optimism Appear as Diamond Market Heads into Peak Season
Inventory management and savvy marketing will be the key to success in the diamond market.
Diamond MarketQuestions of Price Movements Persist Ahead of Tucson
Even amid buyer pushback of high gemstone prices, supply remains tight enough that dealers may not feel too encouraged to lower them before the industry heads to the Tucson gem shows.
Colored Stone MarketTime Zones
Effective date, date of inspection, date of incident—appraisals can have numerous dates. But knowing the differences and when to use them can make all the difference.
The Appraiser's NotebookPerfectly Imperfect Gemstones
Characteristics that would have once been hidden—like growth zones and certain inclusions—are now being celebrated, with increasing demand for gems that showcase their natural aspects.
Market TrendsHow the Belmont Emerald Mine Upped Its Tech Game This Year
The Brazilian mine is now using laser sorters to recover even more emeralds.
The Trade in FocusWith Fewer Chinese Buyers, Bangkok and Hong Kong Shows Focus on International
Macroeconomic conditions continue to dampen trade activity.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – October 2024 – Featuring ‘Santa Maria’ Aquamarine: the best of the best for the blue gem
Though the name once referred to a locality, it is now used in the trade to indicate a color.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)4 Insights About Gemstone Sourcing from the Gold + Diamond Conference
GemGuide revisits highlights and nuggets of wisdom from IAC’s annual event.
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