The Rare, the Unusual, and the Obscure…
The basic definition of a gemstone is a material that is beautiful, durable, and rare. Each feature has a broad meaning, and all are debatable.
Featured ArticlesA Discussion and Identification of Beryllium Diffused Sapphires
Reports published on the internet caused a worldwide controversy for corundum treatments, which ranged from simple heat treatment to high-heat aided treatments such as beryllium diffusion in the past two decades. Lack of understanding of…
Featured ArticlesThe Market is Still Robust— in a Year of Falling Skies
While diamond prices are soft, the overall market is healthy. Luxury brands have had a strong year in 2022. Origin tracking of diamonds will become more prevalent in 2023 and the future will bring much more transparency authenticating natural and conflict free.
Diamond MarketColored Stone Market – January 2023
In the early days of 2023, we prepare for the AGTA GemFair against the backdrop uncertain economic outlook. Yet, prices in many of the commonly traded colored stone categories have maintained support.
Colored Stone MarketJeremejevite
Introduction: Jeremejevite is not well known among the general public and it is safe to say, it is not a common gem seen or familiar within the gem and jewelry industry. Unlike many gems within the…
Gem NotesDemantoid Garnet from Madagascar
Garnet group gemstones have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent decades.
Market TrendsGem Focus December 2022 – Tanzanite and Other Varieties of Zoisite
Tanzanite has been marketed as an affordable alternative to blue sapphire, but it has its own place in the market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Gem Focus November 2022 – Featuring Citrine: a fall colored gem that anyone can afford…
Quartz, the second most common mineral in the world’s crust composition, has many uses in our lives.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Industry Insights: The Latest Jewelry Industry Trends
Buoyed by the tailwinds of last year’s record growth and despite all the negative economic news, the first eight months of 2022 delivered sales growth for the entire retail sector, the jewelry industry, and jewelry stores. That’s the good news. But times are changing!
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