The Tucson Gem Show 2016
Traffic was up in Tucson this year with many high end gems returning to the US with the China slowdown. Sapphire was definitely number one with all others a distant second. Consumers are becoming more…
Colored Stone MarketThe Colored Stone Market – January/February 2016
At press time early December—the recent talk of solid growth experienced by the US economy in 2015 had failed to translate into strong sales in the jewelry sector. Many of the dealers that I have…
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market – Slowdown in China
The slowdown in China is affecting the high end prices of colored gems. Although the Hong Kong show was busy, the big buyers with cash were not present. Gemfields is now involved in two emerald…
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market
In the US market, prices for an increasing number of colored stones have stabilized during the second quarter thus breaking the upward trend observed during much of the past five years. This leveling off was…
Colored Stone MarketThe Colored Stone Market: Las Vegas
The JCK Las Vegas show is by most accounts the premier jewelry trade show in the United States. As such, it is often looked to as a bellwether not only for style trends but also…
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market
The mood in the colored stone market became surprisingly subdued in March as business cooled rapidly after posting strong results during February gem shows. Dealers returning after the March Hong Kong show gave contrasting reports…
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market – January 2015
Expectations are for a good holiday season for jewelers. Many loose stone manufacturers are starting to offer finished jewelry. High demand and excitement is leading to higher gem prices. It has been a curious start…
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market – November 2014
Significant price increases have been seen in some gems. Blue sapphire continues to dominate US sales. Alexandrite prices are up. Dealers are confident in the upcoming season. Prices for many of the better recognized gemstone varieties have experienced…
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market – September 2014
The US gem market is experiencing typical slow summer business as vacation travel takes priority. Consumer confidence is up this year but if the turmoil in Ukraine continues to growth and the US gets pulled…
Colored Stone MarketColored Stone Market – July/August 2014
Designers at JCK Las Vegas exhibited the greatest variety of materials in years. Traffic was down but business overall was good. Prices continue to rise in the fine colored stone markets. Earth themed materials such…
Colored Stone Market