On April 14, the GIA hosted the 15th annual Sinkankas Symposium co-sponsored by the Gemological Society of San Diego, “named for one of the most distinguished and influential figures in gemology and mineralogy.” The event…
ConferencesThe June JCK Vegas Show largely fizzles as buyers are for the most part M.I.A. Big trends in colored stones continue to be Ethiopian emeralds, teal colored sapphires, mint, and most other garnets and neon…
Colored Stone MarketFeatured Gem: Aquamarine The summer show circuit has begun with the JCK and related shows just behind us in Las Vegas and New York JA up next in July. While trade shows are definitely an opportunity…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)This year, the AGA conference was held on Wednesday, January 31st located at the Tucson University Park Hotel. Approximately 150 gemologists and industry professionals attended the conference from all over the world. It was a…
ConferencesGrandidierite has been a rare collector’s stone since its discovery in Tuléar Province, Madagascar at the end of the 19th century. It is a nesosilicate with a chemical formula of (Mg,Fe)Al3(BO4)(SiO4)O and crystalizes in the…
Gem NotesPolished prices on the rise—slowly. Indian import duties not well-received. Antwerp diamond trade has a great start to 2018. DeBeers says the need to restock creating demand for diamonds in early part of the new year. Rio…
Diamond MarketThis text gives an overview of the characteristics associated with engraved gems, presented from the perspective of a collector. Furthermore, it demonstrates that gem collectors have always existed and enjoyed a variation of gems based on…
Featured ArticlesTrade sees an array of gems in demand this year in Tucson. Ethiopian emerald arrives in quantity. Trade terms on lab reports were a main focus of debate in Tucson again this year. The market remains…
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