Anglo American Reportedly Nears Deal to Sell De Beers
The deal, valued at around $1 billion, comes at a time when the diamond market remains soft, especially for small and lower-value goods.
Diamond MarketNews of a New Source of Cuprian Tourmaline Stirs Colored Stone Market
Local reports say that hundreds have moved into the area in hopes of finding more gemstones, which are already fetching high prices for the rough goods.
Colored Stone MarketBroken Bench
GemGuide offers the laws, chapters, terms, and values to keep in mind for a bankruptcy appraisal assignment.
The Appraiser's NotebookGray Spinel
A decade ago, the steely stone surprised many by becoming one of the market’s most in-demand gems, but has that spike in demand for gray spinel continued?
Market TrendsSwiss International Gemlab Launches, Providing AI-Assisted Gemstone Services
With locations in Lucerne and Hong Kong, the new gem lab is led by three gemologists with decades of experience.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus August 2026: Spessartine Garnet
Learn more about the orange gemstone and its pricing in today’s market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Belmont Collaborates with Designers to Show Off Its Brazilian Emeralds
Five fine jewelry brands created jewels for “Unfiltered,” which launched at the Couture trade show in Las Vegas.
The Trade in FocusBeyond Rarity: How High Jewelry Is Redefining Gemstone Desirability
Collections presented at Paris Haute Joaillerie Week show how design, sourcing, and storytelling are influencing collecting and the market’s direction.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus July 2026: Maine Tourmaline
Learn more about the gemstone and its position in today’s market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)A Mid-Year Look at Gold Price, Performance, Predictions
Many metals analysts lowered their predictions for where the gold price will be at the end of 2026.
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