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 MarketThe colored stone market is currently positioned for growth this year. Dealers have reported strong sales results at each of the major tests to date: Tucson, Hong Kong and Basel. Inspired by the trend, market…
Colored Stone MarketThis past year revealed more signs that the industry is adjusting to the new dynamic that emerged as the economy recovered from the recession. Colored stone dealers are optimistic heading into the holiday season. Increasing…
Colored Stone MarketThe timing of the U.S. Government shutdown is particularly damaging to small businesses and their customers that would be planning for the holiday season. Hong Kong Show reports record results but Chinese buyers far more…
Colored Stone MarketThe market is seeing demand not only in the inexpensive unusual gems but also the rare exotics like alexandrite and Padparadscha. Recent Gübelin lab personnel fieldwork in Burma finds increased production in that gem sector…
Colored Stone MarketDemand for colored stones remains positive for the 2nd half of 2013. Market conditions are favorable as consumers appear more confident in their ability to afford certain fashion accessories and luxury products. Recognizing which price…
Colored Stone MarketThe JCK Las Vegas show matched expectations at least as far as colored stone sales are concerned. It was neither a strong nor weak show. Dealers exhibiting at the AGTA pavilion located on the lower…
Colored Stone MarketBusiness in the international gem market is reportedly way off this spring. Supply is tight in the high end goods and small scale investment in production is lagging. The excitement that colored stone dealers had…
Colored Stone MarketMore encouraging signs for the North American gem and jewelry trade are surfacing this time in recent reports issued in Hong Kong and India. In each, market growth that is attributed to improving consumption in…
Colored Stone MarketWe have only modest expectations for the holiday season. Less expensive gems such as garnet and quartz are the gems of choice this season offering more choices than just the big three. However, better commercial…
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