America’s Jewelry Pioneers of the 20th Century
Amid the optimism of the post-war years, the U.S. grew as a global jewelry center, with designs becoming larger, more expressive, and increasingly centered on fine colored stones.
Featured ArticlesWhen Gemstones Are Waste
Many industry bodies are against use of “recycled” when it comes to gems, but the author argues that there are myriad situations where the term could be accurately applied.
Featured ArticlesLab-Grown Diamond Market Update…Again
Is there a bottom to lab-grown diamond prices? They just keep declining, and they’re not nearly as dependent on quality in this category as they are for natural diamonds.
Featured ArticlesReflections
With natural diamonds finding some stability near the end of 2025 but lab-grown diamond prices continuing their downward fall, it could be a mixed year for 2026.
Diamond MarketLawful Compliance
A gemologist-appraiser’s only task is to render the appraisal in compliance with the state of jurisdiction’s requirements. Here’s what to remember about that.
The Appraiser's NotebookBrown Zircon
Blue has long been zircon’s most popular color, but amid a market embracing a broader range of colors and flocking to earth tones, new hues are on the rise, as are their prices.
Market TrendsHighlights from Paris Haute Couture Week: Color, Structure, and a Stone-Led Approach to High Jewelry
See what some of the top brands debuted during the event that provides one of the most reliable indicators of how high jewelry design is evolving.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – February 2026 – Featuring Zircon: The industry darling in 2026
With a strong fire, the stones offer an affordable color substitution.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Tucson 2026 Predictions: Attendance, Buying, and Gem Trends
Here’s what exhibitors are saying ahead of the gem shows.
The Trade in FocusColor Stays King at Auction, Including Record-Setting Paraíba Tourmaline
Fine-quality colored gems and signed jewels reigned supreme in the fall/winter 2025 fine jewelry auction cycle.
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