Precious Coral in Jewelry: New Discoveries
Corals used in jewellery are commonly referred to as precious corals.
Featured ArticlesDiamond Market News: Are We in the Light of the Storm?
The slow recovery of diamonds has been sustained by bridal.
Diamond MarketColored Stone Market
The market conditions leading into season invite a cautiously optimistic outlook. Unusual colors of classic varieties selling well. Wealthy consumers coming off of vacationless summers turn to Paraìba and other fine gems to add some excitement. All business is local this year.
Colored Stone MarketLaboratory Grown Diamonds: Information Guide to HPHT-Grown and CVD Grown Diamonds
The latest edition of Laboratory Grown Diamonds is a must read for anyone working with diamonds in today’s world.
Book ReviewPondering on Clarity
Establishing value of a gemstone starts with correct identification; second logical step is grading but doesn’t end there.
Featured ArticlesEvaluating Clarity in Colored Gems
Have you ever been indecisive about the value of a colored gem? Made a bad deal? Lost money?
Featured ArticlesLab Grown Diamond Price Index 4th Quarter 2020 Market Report
Predictions are that lab grown diamonds will keep adding market share. Annual growth as a category is stated to be approximately 20%. No doubt the biggest factor in its success is simply the price.
Lab-Grown Diamond Price IndexGem Focus September 2020: Iolite
The eye visible purple-violet pleochroism of iolite is often one of the first gems used to introduce gemology to beginners because of its almost magic like optical feature.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Lab Grown Diamond Market
Although lab grown diamonds are certainly not a new product, they first appeared in mainstream jewelry as a curiosity, and prices were very high.
Featured Articles