5 Women Lapidary Artists Share Career Paths and Industry Insights
They talk about their lapidary styles, their most challenging rough, and the challenges and opportunities for the cutting and carving industry.
Featured ArticlesAbalone Pearls: Natural and Cultured, Blisters and Whole
Recent developments have led to the first cultured whole abalone pearls as producing countries look for more opportunities in abalone aquaculture.
Featured ArticlesProfile: Jewelry Historian Jack Ogden
He dives into writing about the history of the trade and the craft of jewelry-making, what he’s learned along the way, AI’s role in research, and more.
Featured ArticlesWhen an I2/I3 Isn’t ‘Just’ an I2/I3: Current Trends in ‘Salt and Pepper’ Diamonds
There is a niche but growing group of designers using these diamonds heavy with inclusions, which have risen in price amid decreased global production.
Featured ArticlesGem Identification: Ongoing and Potential Future Challenges
Ornamental rocks, country-of-origin determination, colored coatings, and transparent ceramics are just a few of the predicaments facing gemologists today.
Featured ArticlesHow Cocktail Rings Celebrate Gemstones and Individuality
Color and aesthetics take priority over origin in this classic jewelry style that, even a century after its introduction, shows no sign of slowing.
Featured Articles‘Accurate Improv’—A Bit of ChatGPT Gold
A recent conversation with the AI chatbot is a cautionary tale for those who rely heavily on AI for information.
Featured ArticlesThe Challenging World of Testing Melee-Sized Yellow to Orange Diamonds
The efficient testing of small yellow diamonds for authenticity and color origin is challenging enough, made harder by most parcels now containing synthetic or treated diamonds.
Featured ArticlesProfile: Jewelry Artist and Designer Wallis Hong
The designer’s training in art and sculpture is apparent in his creations, which have found many fans since he made his trade show debut in 2022.
Featured ArticlesLeveraging LinkedIn for Jewelry and Gemstone Professionals
Experts share how to get the most from the professional networking platform through strategy and consistency.
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