Lost 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.
Featured ArticlesLapidary Landscapes: Global Perspectives on Mining and Cutting
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 ArticlesPhotography 101
A 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 ArticlesDifferent Year, Same Results and the KP Struggles
Diamond 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 MarketA Look Ahead to the Tucson Gem Shows
The 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.
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