Optimistic expectations mostly missed the mark this year in Las Vegas. The new venue and size made navigating just too difficult in year one. Sourcing fine quality ruby at affordable prices has become very challenging…
Colored Stone MarketThe colored stone market is experiencing improved demand ahead of the Las Vegas Shows. The big-3 lead demand but many gem varieties are selling well. Small designers and artists reshaping demand in the colored stone…
Colored Stone MarketTucson sets expectations for 2019. Good demand for an array of colored stones. Two industries, one new and one old. Sapphires are king but everyone loves garnets. The emeralds of Ethiopia surprisingly scarce. Emerald disclosure or blunder? The…
Colored Stone MarketDemand for colored gems met expectations with optimism for 2019. Sapphires remain the most sought after gemstone in color. Colored stone earrings were strong jewelry sellers. Young new artistic energy is generating strong business. As…
Colored Stone MarketOptimism increasing for holiday shopping season. In general U.S. gem trade experienced growth during first nine months of the year. Millennials emerging to be largest class of luxury consumers but source traceability more important factor…
Colored Stone MarketThe market experiences seasonal business, while dealers working with unusual and nonconventional product see a surge in demand. Sapphire continues to dominate the colored stone market but tourmaline, beryl and spinel also quite popular. Imposition of rough…
Colored Stone MarketThe 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 MarketThe market remains generally attractive heading toward the important JCK Las Vegas show. Dealers expressing concern regarding the difficulty sourcing extra fine ruby and sapphire. Emerald continues to excite world markets. The price ceiling that…
Colored Stone MarketTrade 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…
Colored Stone MarketToo soon to tell how the season shaped up for jewelry sector but retail in general experienced growth. Colored gems hit good stride in 2017. Tucson positioned for decent turnout. Midterms mean uncertainty for market…
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