Old is Gold: The Opportunities in Estate Jewelry
The category is one of the hottest right now, helping find new customers and keep costs down with labor and sourcing. And, it seems there are plenty of estate jewels to go around.
Featured ArticlesA Numbers Game – Enough with the Tariff Changes, Already
Is the diamond market in an upswing or downswing? It depends on where one looks.
Diamond MarketColor Continues to sell in a Volatile Market
Though prices are up, resistance has yet to form and demand continues. Holiday season performance should be OK, but jewelers may need to look for gemstone and metal alternatives.
Colored Stone MarketYale Peabody Museum, New Haven
The museum recently reopened with a new focus on its mineral collections, thoughtfully designed to appeal to enthusiasts and the general public alike.
Museum HighlightPadparadscha Sapphire
Even as the boundaries of “padparadscha” sapphire nomenclature varies, one thing is certain—although rare, the gemstone is still high in demand, and its price reflects that.
Market TrendsJewelry Symposium to Offer Free Online Archive of Papers
Past presentation papers on jewelry manufacturing technology topics will be available starting Nov. 3.
The Trade in FocusLMHC Harmonizes on Color Stability, Cobalt Spinel, Tanzanite, Jade
The new or updated information sheets are meant to address critical issues impacting disclosure.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – October 2025 – Featuring Sphene: a gem with more fire than a diamond
Its high dispersion and refractive index mean it has a lot of sparkle.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)September Hong Kong Show Exceeds Expectations Amid Uncertainties
Attendance and buyer sentiment improved over last year’s show.
The Trade in FocusThe U.S. Ended Duty-Free ‘De Minimis’ Import Exemption
GemGuide also dives into the potential tariff exemption for loose stones.
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