Gemstone Source Region Update: Pakistan
The country’s government has outlined a five-year plan to build its gemstone sector.
The Trade in FocusAmerican Beauties
The growing visibility of Montana sapphires could give American-mined gems a fortuitous boost. Here’s where supply stands across the category.
Featured ArticlesProfile: Fine Jewelry Designer and Visionary Austy Lee
Austy Lee is known for combining cultural, religious, and historical themes through unique color combinations and the finest gems to create what he calls “psychedelic art.”
Featured ArticlesThe ‘Second Renaissance of Synthetics’: Lab-Grown Color Market Update (Part 2)
In the final part of the synthetic colored stone market series, GemGuide examines pricing, gem trends, and where the sector might go from here.
Featured ArticlesAnglo American Reportedly Nears Deal to Sell De Beers
The deal, valued at around $1 billion, comes at a time when the diamond market remains soft, especially for small and lower-value goods.
Diamond MarketNews of a New Source of Cuprian Tourmaline Stirs Colored Stone Market
Local reports say that hundreds have moved into the area in hopes of finding more gemstones, which are already fetching high prices for the rough goods.
Colored Stone MarketBroken Bench
GemGuide offers the laws, chapters, terms, and values to keep in mind for a bankruptcy appraisal assignment.
The Appraiser's NotebookGray Spinel
A decade ago, the steely stone surprised many by becoming one of the market’s most in-demand gems, but has that spike in demand for gray spinel continued?
Market TrendsSwiss International Gemlab Launches, Providing AI-Assisted Gemstone Services
With locations in Lucerne and Hong Kong, the new gem lab is led by three gemologists with decades of experience.
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