Trade sees an array of gems in demand this year in Tucson. Ethiopian emerald arrives in quantity. Trade terms on lab reports were a main focus of debate in Tucson again this year. The market remains…
Colored Stone MarketToo soon to tell how the season shaped up for jewelry sector but retail in general experienced growth. Colored gems hit good stride in 2017. Tucson positioned for decent turnout. Midterms mean uncertainty for market…
Colored Stone MarketThe AGA Conference was held in Tucson, AZ on February 1, 2017. This full day meeting is a popular conference and attended by gemologists from around the world. The annual conference is followed by a…
ConferencesTucson saw a better ratio of buyers but overall traffic was lighter than last year. Prices favored buyers in key upper commercial to good qualities. Garnet, tourmalines and spinel in strong demand. Sapphire leads western…
Colored Stone MarketDealers are confident that the new year will see an uptick in business for the U.S. colored stone trade. Expectations for the Tucson Gem shows are very upbeat. It is expected that business at the…
Colored Stone MarketTraffic was up in Tucson this year with many high end gems returning to the US with the China slowdown. Sapphire was definitely number one with all others a distant second. Consumers are becoming more…
Colored Stone MarketThe Accredited Gemologists Association held their annual Tucson conference at the Marriott University Park Hotel on February 4. This year, with 136 registered attendees, the association hosted one of the biggest conferences in their history. The…
ConferencesDealers are optimistic after successful Tucson show. No single gem stood out this year. Instead buyers were focused on fine spinel, beryl, tourmaline, zircon, agate and unusual gems. More American buyers turned out this year…
Featured ArticlesLois Berger’s tour of pearl exhibitors was one of the highlights of Tucson again this year. The Chinese freshwater pearl market continues to offer some exciting products. Tahitian and akoya producers demonstrated a commitment to…
Featured ArticlesThe members of the annual Friday morning pearl walk organized by GemGuide advisor Lois Berger experienced the changes first hand. Dealers representing each of the major cultured varieties—Akoya, Tahitian, South Seas and Chinese Freshwaters—were reporting…
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