Photography 101
The second installment in the series offers options for adding light sources when photographing gemstones with phone cameras.
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Diamond prices seem mostly stable, though sales appear weak, and questions about the implementation of the G7 Russian diamond sanctions remain.
Diamond MarketBluetooth Discovery
If a gemologist-appraiser is caught up in litigation involving an appraisal, they will experience several mandatory legal process steps.
The Appraiser's NotebookInteresting Finds at the Tucson Gem Shows
Aligning with gem market trends seen over the past few years, GemGuide highlights the unique and special gemstones seen at AGTA GemFair and GJX 2024.
Market TrendsLost Cuts and Mogok Sapphires: Insights from the 2024 AGA Conference
GemGuide highlights interesting talking points from the event’s presenters.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – February 2024 – Featuring Wavellite: the radiating mineral popular with collectors
When its spherical clusters are broken open, the cross section displays a popular signature pattern.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Lab-Grown Diamond Prices to Drop in 2024 as Market Reinvents Itself
Two diamond market experts talk about how the lab-grown sector could shape up this year.
The Trade in FocusPink Gemstones, Unique Cuts, and Other Predictions for Tucson
Here’s what several colored stone wholesalers expect to see during the upcoming gem shows.
The Trade in Focus2024 Tucson Gem Shows: Education and Events to Check Out
Don’t miss these speaker sessions and evening events from the industry’s organizations.
The Trade in FocusCruzeiro Mine: Creating a New Market Presence While Staying True to its Principles
Adapting to the market has taken the company in several new directions, but the owners of the tourmaline mine continue to keep responsible sourcing in mind.
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