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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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 Market Pulse 2012-2018 (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…
*Gem Market Pulse 2012-2018 (Free Subscriber)A Reminder on Ti-Diffusion Treated Sapphires in the Gem Market Gemworld has been receiving many comments and questions in pricing of diffusion treated sapphires. As challenging as detection of Be-Diffused (aka lattice diffused) sapphires are, Ti-Diffused…
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