Inconsistency in the Colored Gemstone Market Inconsistency is the new norm. US colored stone dealers are more optimistic than a year ago, but many are noting that sales activity is markedly different than it was a…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Fancy Color Diamonds In recent years, there has been a rise in demand for fancy color diamonds. Aside from greater awareness and exposure, prices started to climb rapidly for some colors and this only fed the…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)The February Tucson Gem Shows were better attended than at any time in the past few years. Buyers were searching mostly for finer quality material. Red, pink, blue and green gems were particularly popular as…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Pearls, especially the Chinese Freshwater varieties, have been one of the bright spots for the industry during a sluggish economic period where other gem industry products were facing tremendous pressure in the marketplace. The main…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Slow But Steady Growth and the Rise in Meaningless Brands The market continues to experience a drought of new gem products. Exploration has been sharply impacted by the sluggish economy in the west traditionally the industry's…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)This market pulse is being posted less than a week before the US presidential election. It is our opinion that the results of the election will not have any significant impact on the industry. General…
*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…
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