Current Market—Overview The Tucson gem and mineral show an important barometer in our industry for how colored gemstones will do for the year. In recent years, the emphasis was on foreign buyers driving up prices…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)The market continues to seek a level footing. Business remains segmented with certain regions experiencing weak sales, while many other areas are enjoying growth. So, yes, it is a global economy but it is a…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Colored stone dealers have shifted their attention to the major international February Tucson Gem Shows. Tens of thousands of dealers and buyers are expected in Tucson during the course of the month as approximately 40…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Blue is the color ...sapphire remains strongest, tanzanite selling well Prices for fine blue sapphires over 5 carats limit consumer access so color substitution creates demand for other blue gems. The colored stone market turned an important corner during…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Wholesale price decreases are being reported for round brilliant cut diamonds. The trend is not broad in scope however. The generally modest decreases are occurring mostly for melee up to 0.30ct in the D-F and…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)As the gem industry turns its attention toward the September Bangkok and Hong Kong gem and jewelry fairs, dealers are optimistic that the colored stone market is moving in a positive direction. Demand continues to…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)The summer months are traditionally a time of restrained retail sales activity for the jewelry industry. This year was consistent with that trend. As the industry transitions into the autumn, several interesting conditions are presenting mixed signals regarding expectations for the coming season…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Erratic Diamond Markets, Colored Stone Markets Holding... Prices are up. Prices are down. What do we believe? Since the beginning of the year, DeBeers has increased rough prices by 5-10% and certain categories of rough increased by more…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Market Activity, Provenance The diamond market is proving to be difficult today for manufacturers. Margins are thin, rough prices are up, and polished prices are too high for current market demand to accept more increases. Recently…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Up, Up, and Away! On April 16, the Princie pink diamond sold for $39.3 million making it the most expensive jewel ever sold in Christie's New York auction houses 200+ year history. Everyone you talk to today…
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