Mixed Results for 2024 Holiday Season
There 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 MarketLet’s Party
Are appraisers liable to third parties? It depends on the state. Here’s what important to know.
The Appraiser's NotebookGempedia: A Comprehensive Glossary for Gemstone and Gemmology
Richard Drucker reviews Rui Galopim de Carvalho’s comprehensive gemstone glossary comprising more than 7,300 entries.
Book ReviewSapphires from Yogo Gulch, Montana
Their rarity has combined with increased demand thanks to online jewelry buying and consumer appetite for unenhanced gems to create high prices.
Market TrendsGemstone Source Region Update: Malawi
The country’s Ministry of Mining has enacted a temporary ban on gem exports.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – February 2025 – Featuring Red Spinel: the historic gem that caused some confusion
It appears in important historic jewels, though it was misidentified as “balas ruby.”
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Broader Buying Preferences, High Prices: Predictions for Tucson 2025
Buying activity at the gem shows is expected to be OK this year.
The Trade in FocusColor Finishes Strong in Fall, Winter Jewelry Auction Seasons
Buyers at the fine jewelry auctions showed strong interest in reds/purples.
The Trade in FocusThis Training Program Aims to Build Zambia into a Gem and Jewelry Hub
NGO Design Thinking Africa has created a program to train gem cutters and goldsmiths, hoping to eventually expand it to multiple cities around the country.
Featured ArticlesHow Modernizing Your Information Management System and Client Relationship Management Software Tools Can Reshape Your Business
Wholesalers and retailers who leverage and maximize both will be able to offer curated products that resonate with customers while also keeping inventory in check.
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