The GemGuide Market Trend article typically covers a single gemstone that has shown an interesting trend in demand and/or price. However, this report presents a trend that is more general in nature. Such an observation has been made lately and was mentioned by several gem dealers following Tucson gem shows. That is that big and bold gemstones are getting increasingly popular.
Market TrendsMore recently the market has experienced a surge in demand for blue-green sapphire marketed as “teal” sapphire.
Market TrendsSouth Sea and Tahitian cultured pearl producers have experienced significant interruptions to the cultivation process during the pandemic. The effects will be felt during the course of the coming few years.
Market TrendsPeach garnets became quite popular in the last a few years; the most desirable stones will have a bright, medium light orangy pink color.
Market TrendsThe demand for heliodor in the gem market fluctuates by fashion to an extent. Since one of the Pantone Colors of the Year for 2021 is a bright yellow named “Illuminating,” all tones of heliodor should get more attention.
Market TrendsUnheated and vividly colored purplish red cuprian tourmalines have gained a special niche and become more of a collector’s stone, while rubellite remains one of the favorite tourmalines in the market.
Market TrendsUnusual cuts have proven to be popular lately. Dealers of many different backgrounds added custom cut styles to their selections and enjoying better sales of hexagonal shaped gems.
Market TrendsGem quality spinel has a long history of being confused with other gems or even a misguided reputation of being a ruby simulant. Thanks to newly gained appreciation and understanding of its own qualities, it now stands on its own merit as a fine gemstone in the modern gem market.
Market TrendsTourmaline is one of the most popular and complex gemstones and has a long history. Due to its rich chemistry and growth conditions, it comes not only in many different colors but also in unusual…
Market TrendsThe upbeat albeit uneventful Tucson gem shows at the beginning of 2020 have been followed by the unprecedented effects of COVID-19. While it is too early to predict any outcome, it is clear that almost everything in the gem business has been experiencing an extreme slowdown.
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