The U.S. colored stone trade expectations for the year 2017 shows are very upbeat. An update on Chinese freshwater cultured pearl pricing... Numbers indicate that online shopping had a significant rise during the holiday season compared…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Gem industry optimistic heading into new year…warning on ruby misrepresentations Heading into the new year, there is optimism among many in the industry. Early reports from retail jewelers show that the holiday shopping season was overall…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)The fact is that consumers have more money this year, but are by no means are most flush with cash. It has been thought-provoking to observe the gem and jewelry market throughout 2016. Gem dealers had…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Synthetic Diamonds There is a growing concern over undisclosed synthetic diamonds, especially in melee sizes detected in salted parcels. Consumer confidence is being threatened due to an increase in undisclosed synthetic diamond entering the market. Recent announcements…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Retailers interested in unusual material beyond sapphire. This summer’s soft demand is attributed to the coming elections, although dealers began to experience some improvement by mid-September. The market hopes to see the sense of uncertainty and…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Cultured Pearl Appeal Natural pearls represent one of the earliest gems. For many ancient civilizations, pearls held high esteem as they were regarded part of national treasures. Valued for their beauty and rarity, ownership was limited…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Latest on Colored Stone Market Consumers remain cautious about spending on luxury goods, including jewelry, as the presidential campaign exploits antiestablishment angsts among America’s middle class. Gemworld’s Vice President Stuart Robertson reported in his last article in the GemGuide that the Las Vegas Show reflected…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Exceptional Diamond Auctions Worldwide In contrast to the softening in the middle market for diamonds and colored stones, important pieces continue to set record high prices at auction. Strong prices are achieved by the famous auction houses and…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)How Much Do We Know About Coated Gems? The gemstone business is colorful. Color is the first feature to market along with transparency and luster when selling colored gemstones. Many gem varieties are lustrous and come…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Current Conditions in the US Colored Stone Market Consumer spending levels indicate a cautious mood despite moderate growth of the economy and favorable employment numbers in the US. In most cases, such conditions would signal market…
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