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Appraisers that undervalue an estate can be subject to fines by the Internal Revenue Service.
*Free Featured ArticlesAppraisers that undervalue an estate can be subject to fines by the Internal Revenue Service.
*Free Featured ArticlesIn my humble opinion, HardRock Summit will grow into a unique show in the coming years.
Trade Show ReviewDiaspore from Turkey has been an exciting find for the devoted mineral and gem collectors for many decades.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Yellow metallic luster of gold is probably the most coveted sight for any explorer and miner since the beginning.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)A laboratory-grown diamond, commonly referred to as "laboratory-created," "synthetic," "man-made," or simply "lab-grown," is a diamond that appears optically identical to natural diamonds.
*Free Featured ArticlesLab-grown diamonds are the focus of the industry and at Gemworld, we continue to get questions on all aspects from identification to pricing.
Featured ArticlesSummer slowdowns and declining prices are the state of the industry. Inventories are robust and the sanctions on Alrosa do not seem to be impacting supplies. Only melee is in short supply.
Diamond MarketDuring the past two years, gem dealers have, for the most part, been on the positive side of an unprecedented pandemic-influenced market cycle.
Colored Stone MarketOne obvious misdirection occurs when someone offers free appraisals that are really offers to buy. An offer to buy is not an appraisal.
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