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Considerations to Valuing Colored Diamonds

The market for natural fancy color diamonds experienced substantial growth during the past two decades. This market expansion resulted from a combination of increased supply and a well-organized marketing campaign that grew consumer demand for previously less desirable grades and colors.

Emeralds from Ethiopia

Emeralds are a welcome business for Ethiopia. The recently discovered gemstone deposits in Ethiopia contribute to the utterly needed economic growth of this East African nation.   A few years ago, during an interview on international TV, a…

Greenland Ruby

After more than a decade, Greenlandic ruby has entered the market in commercial quantities. The combination of affordable pricing and traceable sourcing meet the needs of the current market climate. The flux healing of the…

Tucson Gemfair 2020

The new decade ushered in a renewed sense of optimism during Tucson. No major new gems to drive captivate buyers this year. Price changes in certain categories drove strong dealer to dealer trading and the…