Gemstone Source Region Update: East Africa Market Report
Correspondent Marvin Wambua provides an update on the factors currently affecting mining and the gem trade in the region.
The Trade in FocusDigging into Bonas, DelGatto’s Partnership to Fund Smaller Miners
The new model sees Bonas valuing stones and DelGatto offering financing based on the valuation until a tender can be held.
The Trade in FocusHow the Recent Back-to-Back Bangkok, Hong Kong Shows Went
The two trade events serve as good gauges to market health early in the year.
The Trade in FocusU.S. Employs ‘Self-Certification’ as Full Ban on Russian Diamonds Begins
As of March 1, importers of rough or polished diamonds more than 1 carat have to make a self-declaration.
The Trade in FocusLost Cuts and Mogok Sapphires: Insights from the 2024 AGA Conference
GemGuide highlights interesting talking points from the event’s presenters.
The Trade in FocusLab-Grown Diamond Prices to Drop in 2024 as Market Reinvents Itself
Two diamond market experts talk about how the lab-grown sector could shape up this year.
The Trade in FocusPink Gemstones, Unique Cuts, and Other Predictions for Tucson
Here’s what several colored stone wholesalers expect to see during the upcoming gem shows.
The Trade in Focus2024 Tucson Gem Shows: Education and Events to Check Out
Don’t miss these speaker sessions and evening events from the industry’s organizations.
The Trade in FocusRussian Diamond Sanctions: Where They Stand, What’s to Come
G7 leaders released a statement about their import ban and stones cut elsewhere.
The Trade in FocusGold Jewelry Performance: U.S. and International Markets
The high gold price in the quarter meant global gold jewelry buying was soft.
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