Color Forward: How the American Retail Market for Colored Gemstones is Shifting
Colored stones are an increasingly important category for U.S. retail jewelry stores. But what are shoppers looking for exactly? GemGuide dives in.
Featured ArticlesCIBJO Opal Guide Standardizes Classification for a Worldwide Trade
The Guide provides a system for consistently describing and classifying opals of all origins, guidance on usage, and information about the opal market.
Featured ArticlesName Change for the Sake of Change
The former Natural Diamond Council has rebranded once again and launched a new global strategy, while the industry asks, is the diamond market really in recovery?
Diamond MarketColored Stone Business Holds Steady into End of the Year
The September Hong Kong shows saw improved foot traffic and buying sentiment while Fura and Gemfields reported strong results for their ruby and emerald tenders, respectively.
Colored Stone MarketJewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems
Authors Beth Bernstein and Sonia Esther Soltani reveal the distinct personalities, challenges, and inspirations behind more than 20 jewelry businesses.
Book ReviewCalibrated Color
The trade is calling for more color in calibrated sizes, and the increase is happening well beyond the big three, in gemstones of all kinds and in a variety of shapes.
Market TrendsAGTA Spectrum Awards 2026 Standout Color: The Blues
Entries featured zircon and spinel, while cuprian tourmaline in particular was a standout.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus October 2026: Moonstone
Learn more about the phenomenal gemstone and its pricing in today’s market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)From Conclave: The Appraisal and the Art of the Hard Conversation
Panelists discussed the soft skills an appraiser needs when handling clients.
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