The economy continues to be the biggest influence on the gem market. The Consumer Confidence Index rose moderately in November. Just one month earlier, the Index had declined to an all-time low. Conference Board director…
Colored Stone MarketThe economy figured prominently into the recent changes to the fall/winter edition of the GemGuide Color. In many categories prices have held stable with spring/summer levels. The slowing market has negated some of the increases…
Colored Stone MarketBy now you have heard that President Bush has signed the bill that tightened sanctions against the Burmese government and effectively closed the loophole that allowed the importation of products originating in Burma into the…
Colored Stone MarketThe JCK Vegas Show provided an opportunity to assess the current market. Activity is about what should be expected during the summer months, and that is quiet. But this year the sense of inactivity is…
Colored Stone MarketThe colored stone market remains volatile. Gemstone prices continue to increase as the U.S. dollar continues it slide against other major world cur- rencies. This is frustrating dealers who are seeing their costs climb at…
Colored Stone MarketAt press time we are only a few days away from the end of the holiday shopping season and unless there is a dramatic shift in the current trend, many jewelers are in for disappointing…
Colored Stone MarketIn the colored stone market the big story of the past month was the movement toward a ban on gems mined in Burma. The previous ban imposed in 2003, excluded gems mined in Burma but…
Colored Stone MarketReports from the colored stone market are as confusing as I have ever seen them. Some dealers are reporting successful business this summer, but many were disappointed with the lack of business. For those that…
Colored Stone MarketDespite the slowdown in sales for the U.S. jewelry industry, the colored stone market is experiencing growth. Last year was a record year for colored stone imports into the U.S. Among the leaders was emerald. Colombian…
Colored Stone MarketAccording to IDEX trading network, global diamond prices are up slightly for the early part of the year. After a steady year in 2006, prices started to move slightly in 2007. The last few weeks…
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