An Ebay Experiment
One evening last January, I just couldn’t get to sleep. As I lay in bed wondering what I could do to pass the time, it struck me, “I will look for gemstones on eBay.” Little…
Featured ArticlesGem Focus June 2019: Moonstone
Moonstone: Solidified moonlight for Love and Passion… Legendary gemologist G.F. Kunz in his “The Curious Lore of Precious Stones” writes that moonstone is believed to bring good fortune and regarded as sacred in India so much so…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Gem Focus May 2019: Emerald
EMERALD: THE BIRTHSTONE OF MAY, HAS RECENTLY BEEN A GROWING TREND AFTER A LONG TERM PAUSE. Emerald is the most prized variety of Beryl. The use of emeralds in jewelry and objects of personal adornment date…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Valuation Considerations, Home and Abroad
A common question among valuers is how to value items purchased in different markets. Many factors influence the price, cost, and value. Another consideration is the use of price guides and how the international markets…
Featured ArticlesBig Issues Brewing
The diamond market is interesting for sure right now. While many stores are closing, domestic and international sales are up and the average retail sale is up. However, in melee, there is a surplus and…
Diamond MarketColored Stone Market – May 2019
The colored stone market is experiencing improved demand ahead of the Las Vegas Shows. The big-3 lead demand but many gem varieties are selling well. Small designers and artists reshaping demand in the colored stone…
Colored Stone MarketAmethyst
Amethyst, the purple-violet variety of quartz has been revered and used by many different cultures. A multitude of symbolisms and spiritual powers have been ascribed to it throughout millennia. Although there were a number of…
Market TrendsAn Analysis on Branded Gemstones
Branding provides individuality to a gem beyond its beauty, rarity and durability. Its purpose is to add value to the subject material. However, when done loosely, it can result in a misleading interpretation of a…
Featured ArticlesMorganite (Natural or Treated?)
“Peach” is among the most desirable colors for gemstones. Whether it is sapphire, morganite or garnet…peach is hot! The Pantone Color of the Year for 2019 is “Living Coral” so the color peach is even…
Gem NotesGem Focus April 2019: Diamond
Diamonds; today the symbol of wealth and eternal love, were such rarities and difficult to cut that ancients did not fashion them for millennia. The first polishing of diamond rough likely occurred less than a…
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