Positive holiday sales drive the diamond market amid pandemic resurgence. What is old is new in a newly manufactured old European cut diamond. Dominion Diamond Mines (DDM) of Canada finally sells its Ekati Diamond Mine. Blue diamonds discovered at the legendary Cullinan Diamond Mine.
Diamond MarketFluorescence is a common feature for a gemologist to note for a variety of gem materials. Some common gems of which fluorescence is well-known include diamond, ruby, pink spinel, pink and purple sapphire and alexandrite.
Gem NotesBlack gems tend to be ranked towards the lower end of value chain in the gem market. Thanks to increasing interest in unusual gem materials and advertising, they recently have acclaimed quite a recognition.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Beads; The Original Jewelry Style The discovery of 13 deliberately perforated shell beads that were stained with red ochre and showed significant wear in the Grotte des Pigeons at Tafora in Eastern Morocco in late 2000s…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Corals used in jewellery are commonly referred to as precious corals.
Featured ArticlesThe slow recovery of diamonds has been sustained by bridal.
Diamond MarketEstablishing value of a gemstone starts with correct identification; second logical step is grading but doesn’t end there.
Featured ArticlesThe latest edition of Laboratory Grown Diamonds is a must read for anyone working with diamonds in today’s world.
Book ReviewThe market conditions leading into season invite a cautiously optimistic outlook. Unusual colors of classic varieties selling well. Wealthy consumers coming off of vacationless summers turn to Paraìba and other fine gems to add some excitement. All business is local this year.
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