Gem Focus August 2026: Spessartine Garnet
Learn more about the orange gemstone and its pricing in today’s market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Belmont Collaborates with Designers to Show Off Its Brazilian Emeralds
Five fine jewelry brands created jewels for “Unfiltered,” which launched at the Couture trade show in Las Vegas.
The Trade in FocusBeyond Rarity: How High Jewelry Is Redefining Gemstone Desirability
Collections presented at Paris Haute Joaillerie Week show how design, sourcing, and storytelling are influencing collecting and the market’s direction.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus July 2026: Maine Tourmaline
Learn more about the gemstone and its position in today’s market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)A Mid-Year Look at Gold Price, Performance, Predictions
Many metals analysts lowered their predictions for where the gold price will be at the end of 2026.
The Trade in FocusThe ‘Second Renaissance of Synthetics’: Lab-Grown Color Market Update (Part 1)
Synthetic color is in a growth cycle, kicked off by social media and helped along by buyers looking for unusual material, well-cut goods, or more affordable color options to natural gems.
Featured ArticlesBeyond the Surface: The History, Craft, and Value of Enamel Jewelry
Enamel jewelry is a nuanced category, comprising many different techniques. But for modern designers, it offers dimension to color and a playful way to express themselves.
Featured ArticlesAn Unexpected Journey in Appraisal Assignments
Appraising for institutions and charitable donations can be rewarding. One expert takes readers through four such projects he has worked on and considerations for each.
Featured ArticlesA K-Shaped Market Recovery – The Gap Widens
The diamond market is becoming increasingly divergent, with larger and finer goods increasing in popularity and value, and the bread-and-butter goods sliding.
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