What Is an Ivory Tower Worth? Part 1
The first of a two-part series looks at the important factors in defining ivory and the international and U.S. federal laws surrounding the import and export of ivory.
The Appraiser's NotebookAquamarine
The price of the classic gemstone has steadily risen over the years, especially in regards to the larger sizes and highly coveted Santa Maria color.
Market TrendsHong Kong, Bangkok September Shows Celebrate 40 Years
Attendance for both was strong but colored stones saw some price resistance from buyers.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – October 2023 – Featuring Hackmanite: the sodalite that responds to UV light
Hackmanite is a variety of mineral species sodalite, but it has one especially cool thing going for it: tenebrescence.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Here’s How the 2023 HardRock Summit Gem & Mineral Show Went
Foot traffic and exhibitor numbers were lighter, but it seemed attendees were buying.
The Trade in FocusLab-Grown Diamonds Are Now 50% of U.S. Retail Sales
They could reach 60% of unit sales in a year, one diamond industry analyst says.
The Trade in FocusGold, Diamonds, Transparency: How the Industry Is ‘Maintaining Purpose’
GemGuide shares interesting facts, quotes, and takeaways from the 2023 Gold + Diamond Conference.
The Trade in FocusArtificial Intelligence in Images and Beyond
AI is here to stay, bringing with it both positives and negatives, and driving a need for rules and regulations based on basic principles.
Featured ArticlesFine Jewelry Auctions Hold Strong in H1 2023
Auction houses reported robust results for jewelry sales, with colored gemstones and signed jewels bolstering the category, but there is still some caution from buyers.
Featured ArticlesVictor Tuzlukov Celebrates ‘World Heritage’ with New Collection
Featuring 12 gems faceted to illustrate various countries’ cultural heritage, the first set in the series is now a part of the Somewhere in the Rainbow collection.
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