Industry 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.
Featured ArticlesAI in Gemology: Opportunities, Implications, and Challenges
Machine learning, used for diamond grading and colored stone origin determination, comes with many benefits and concerns, experts in the gem trade shared.
Featured ArticlesProfile: Jewelry Designer and Pearl Innovator Melanie Georgacopoulos
Read how the designer, who draws on her background in sculpture and long-standing love of pearls, got her start and where she’ll go next.
Featured ArticlesPhotography 101
The second installment in the series offers options for adding light sources when photographing gemstones with phone cameras.
Featured ArticlesCruzeiro Mine: Creating a New Market Presence While Staying True to its Principles
Adapting to the market has taken the company in several new directions, but the owners of the tourmaline mine continue to keep responsible sourcing in mind.
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