Optimism Appears During the Holiday Shopping Season
The season is off to a good start amid increased consumer confidence. In the industry, high colored gemstone prices are likely to persist as well.
Colored Stone MarketEconomic Seesaw
Market activity is driven by supply and demand, which fluctuate but eventually balance out. Gemologist-appraisers must understand the principles and how they affect prices.
The Appraiser's NotebookBroken Bangle: The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature
Stuart Robertson reviews Richard Hughes’ book that guides readers through the fascinating history of the descriptive language of jade.
Book ReviewThe Museu Do Tesouro Real (Royal Treasure Museum), Lisbon
The relatively new museum is not only a great place to see historic treasures but also for academic and museum curator research, gemology, and royal historians.
Museum HighlightGreen Cuprian Tourmaline
Interest in the color comes amid high prices and low supply for the well-known vivid neon blues for which cuprian tourmaline is known.
Market TrendsGem Focus – December 2024 – Featuring Apatite: the vibrant gem popular with connoisseurs
Though it’s soft and rarely used in jewelry, its vibrant and saturated colors make it a popular collector’s gem.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Could Gold Reach $3,000 Per Ounce in 2025?
Early predictions for the gold price next year indicate it’s a real possibility.
The Trade in FocusLapidary Wild & Petsch Gets Creative with Whiskey Glasses
Handcrafted from start to finish, the exclusive new crystal glasses are opening the company up to a new market.
The Trade in FocusDetroit City Portal of Sweet Home Mine in Colorado Closes Permanently
The gem mine operated for eight years, producing some quality rhodochrosite specimens.
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