Different 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.
Colored Stone MarketMontana Sapphire
The 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 NotesWhat is an Ivory Tower Worth? Part II
The 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 NotebookRed Spinel
The 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 TrendsGem Focus – December 2023 – Featuring Fancy White Diamonds: not interchangeable with ‘colorless’ diamonds
In 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)Russian Diamond Sanctions: Where They Stand, What’s to Come
G7 leaders released a statement about their import ban and stones cut elsewhere.
The Trade in FocusGold Jewelry Performance: U.S. and International Markets
The high gold price in the quarter meant global gold jewelry buying was soft.
The Trade in FocusGarnet and Tourmaline Rule AGTA Spectrum Entries
Check out highlights from the Editors Day in Dallas held for the AGTA Spectrum Awards for colored stones.
The Trade in FocusGemstone Source Region Update: Tajikistan
A report from a recent expedition offers a look at mining activity in the country.
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