With gem source countries struggling with reduced mining during the pandemic, the lapidary industry has seen a trickle-down effect leading to a shortage of production and labor.
Featured ArticlesA new series shares tips on photographing gems with simple equipment. First up is how to build a light reflector to avoid having a phone back or case reflecting into the stone.
Featured ArticlesDiamond pricing seems to be leveling out, but mining companies are still struggling from a lack of demand, and the definition of “conflict diamonds” remains unchanged yet again.
Diamond MarketThe economic outlook has improved, but the cautious mood suggests there might be good-but-not-great demand. Prices for most stones other than the truly special are expected to stabilize.
Colored Stone MarketThe latest Gem Note dives into the differences in sapphires sourced in Montana and why it’s so hard to price Rock Creek and Missouri River corundum.
Gem NotesThe final of a two-part series looks at the state laws that exist surrounding the sales of ivory. For the first part, revisit GemGuide’s November/December 2023 issue.
The Appraiser's NotebookThe gem, long beloved throughout history—even though, at times, it was appreciated as ruby—has continued to rise in price, especially in the fine quality, as supply once again becomes scarce.
Market TrendsIn the industry, it’s not uncommon for trade members to refer to diamonds on the D-to-Z scale as “white diamonds,” but in reality, they’re two very different things.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)G7 leaders released a statement about their import ban and stones cut elsewhere.
The Trade in FocusThe high gold price in the quarter meant global gold jewelry buying was soft.
The Trade in Focus