MOONSTONE: SOLIDIFIED MOONLIGHT FOR LOVE AND PASSION… Legendary gemologist G.F. Kunz in his “The Curious Lore of Precious Stones” writes that moonstone is believed to bring good fortune and regarded as sacred in India so much…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)EMERALD: THE BIRTHSTONE OF MAY, HAS RECENTLY BEEN A GROWING TREND AFTER A LONG TERM PAUSE. Emerald is the most prized variety of Beryl. The use of emeralds in jewelry and objects of personal adornment date…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Diamonds; today the symbol of wealth and eternal love, were such rarities and difficult to cut that ancients did not fashion them for millennia. The first polishing of diamond rough likely occurred less than a…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Aquamarine: The color of the sea when it's calm..... Aquamarine is considered to be the second most popular variety of beryl after emerald. While modern mineralogy states the varieties of beryl species with distinct definitions, ancients…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Amethyst: The Royal Purple Famous American gemologist G.F. Kunz has written in his book, The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, “while the special and traditional virtue of the amethyst was the cure of drunkenness, many other…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)There are many ways we think of garnet: as the birthstone for January, or as an affordable alternative to ruby. We may perceive it as a collection of shiny burgundy beads for fun jewelry. To…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)ONLINE SALES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN RETAIL SALES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FEATURED GEM: TANZANITE Strong job growth in the U.S. created great optimism prior to holidays this year. Still, the initial analysis of Black Friday spending indicates that…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Market shows increasing optimism for upcoming holiday season The Confidence Board report reveals a high level of consumer confidence in today’s economy. This positive outlook sets an optimistic mood in the gem and jewelry industry as the…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)One of the frequently asked questions from subscribers that are considering entering the appraisal field is, “What credentials do I need to become an appraiser?” The short answer is, “it depends.” Unlike real estate appraisers…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Consumers Have Expressed Interest for Synthetic Diamonds A considerable percentage of consumers have expressed interest for synthetic diamonds. There is no doubt that currently the hottest topic in the gem market is synthetic diamonds and the related…
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