Gem Focus – April 2025 – Featuring Anthill Garnet: the pyrope unearthed with the help of insects
It’s gathered largely in the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)AGA, Stuller, and GCAL by Sarine collaborated to create a master set for diamond color grading that combines natural and lab-grown diamonds.
ReadIt’s gathered largely in the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)GemGuide dives into numbers provided by two diamond market analysts.
Lab-Grown DiamondAn on-site survey at the trade show provided insights into market trends and sentiments.
The Trade in FocusThe country imposed then rescinded a 15% export duty on gemstones.
The Trade in FocusAfter a week in the desert, Stuart Robertson and Brecken Branstrator dive into what they saw in terms of buying activity, trending stones, pricing, and other hot top topics.
Featured ArticlesThe gemstone industry is becoming more aware of oils and resins in cuprian tourmaline, not uncommon as supply of fine quality goods dwindles, and its effect on value can vary.
Featured ArticlesThere were some winners and some that didn’t do as well as a relatively quiet year came to an end. Plus, some new marketing campaigns have taken off to promote mined diamonds.
Diamond MarketAre appraisers liable to third parties? It depends on the state. Here’s what important to know.
The Appraiser's NotebookRichard Drucker reviews Rui Galopim de Carvalho’s comprehensive gemstone glossary comprising more than 7,300 entries.
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