Peeking Behind the Japanese Pearl Curtain
In today’s competitive market and social media-loving world, the historically tight-lipped Japanese pearl industry is opening up to attract new generations of collectors.
Featured ArticlesLearn All About The Martin P. Steinbach Star Collection
It features more than 1,200 star gemstones, both natural and not, several varieties, and even some that fall within the “Over 1,000 Carats Club.”
Featured ArticlesDisruption Threatens a Market Trying to Recover
The recent activity in the Middle East has slowed the movement of diamonds at a time when the natural market looked like it was headed for stability.
Diamond MarketEven as Size, Color Preferences vary, Colored Stone Demand Stays High
Color trends continue to drive performance and one thing is clear in the first half of the year: the market wants colored stones.
Colored Stone MarketPink Sapphire
Prices have gone up dramatically in the past few years, but those increases are more attributed to a dwindling supply than particularly high demand.
Market TrendsGold Rush: How Jewelers Are Navigating Volatile Gold Prices
Few forces have rattled the jewelry retail landscape this year quite like the price of gold.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus April 2026: Emerald
Learn more about the green gemstone and its pricing in today’s market.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)‘Shaping Matter, Enhancing Beauty’ at GemGenève
The gem and jewelry trade show will host an exhibition delving into the relationship between raw material and human intervention.
The Trade in FocusMarch Hong Kong Trade Shows: Slower Traffic but Estate, Color Strong
The war with Iran affected attendance of the gem and jewelry show, but many of those who did make it were ready to spend.
The Trade in FocusBangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair: Expansion, Less but Decent Traffic, Prices Strong
Though the event set a new trade value record, prices stayed high and the overall market sentiment was cooler.
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