Cassiterite
It’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 NotesIt’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 TrendsPrices continue to slide, market share has skyrocketed, and the trade can’t stop talking about lab-grown diamonds.
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The Trade in FocusHere’s what buyers and exhibitors had to say about the event.
The Trade in FocusSupply shortages seen over the past few years are slowly working themselves out, but cultured pearls have shown their strength and now are seeing prices tick up as global demand does too.
Featured ArticlesSupply shortages are always important topics of conversation for the trade, but can current high rough prices be attributed to more than that?
Featured ArticlesIn the past few months, polished prices continued their downward slide, and G7 countries met to talk about sanctions against Russian diamonds, saying they’d continue working toward them.
Diamond MarketThe typical summer slowdown brings an expected easing of demand for U.S. colored stone dealers.
Colored Stone Market