Jargon and the Retail Flock
Scott Gordon offers a more descriptive system for identifying replacement markets in insurance assignments.
Featured ArticlesProfile: Lotanna Amina Okpukpara, Creative Director, Mina Stones
The social entrepreneur aims to bring more awareness to African gems and value to those working to bring them out of the ground and set into jewelry.
Featured ArticlesLab-Grown Diamond Screening: 2024 Update
Stuller’s Guy Borenstein offers the most recent updates on commonly available diamond screening techniques in the market.
Featured ArticlesPhotography 101
Jeff Mason’s series will end with two articles about photographing phenomenal gemstones, including, in part one, star gems and cat’s eyes.
Featured ArticlesIndustry and Economic Insights: Facts, Figures and Future
Though current economic indicators are mixed, the jewelry industry has remained buoyant thanks to continued consumer spending and its connection to emotional purchases.
Featured ArticlesPhotography 101
Using reflected light can help darker gems or those with fire come alive in photographs, so don’t hesitate to experiment with some trial and error on this one.
Featured ArticlesStandard in the Making: A New Grading System for Turquoise
The Turquoise Grading System could standardize the process of evaluating the gem. It has undergone review and development and stands to bring a good addition to the trade.
Featured ArticlesGet to Know: The Cortez Cultured Pearl Farm in Mexico
The saltwater farm has restored a historic trade to the Sea of Cortez, culturing pearls in the Pteria sterna oyster in a variety of colors that never undergo any treatment.
Featured ArticlesPhotography 101
Adding light sources can go a long way in photographing gems and jewelry, but it can also create blown-out facets. To help solve that issue, the column dives into diffusing light.
Featured ArticlesColored Stone Market Report: Tucson Gem Shows 2024
The shows were OK for most people, though some caution remains, but with fine goods seeing strong demand, there’s optimism for the sector.
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