In recent years following the continued popularity of tanzanite, fancy colors of zoisite have been increasing in demand. Pink, green, orange, and even brownish yellow colors are being sought after. Prices are rising not only…
Featured ArticlesDemand for colored gems met expectations with optimism for 2019. Sapphires remain the most sought after gemstone in color. Colored stone earrings were strong jewelry sellers. Young new artistic energy is generating strong business. As…
Colored Stone MarketZircon is a well-known gemstone that is available in a variety of colors from many worldwide locations. Not very well-known is the variety known as tenebrescent zircon. Tenebrescence, also known as reversible photochromism, is defined as…
Gem NotesFancy sapphires have been around and popular for different reasons as much as ruby and blue sapphire. The broad color spectrum of fancy sapphires is very appealing to many consumers. Yellow sapphire, also known as…
Market TrendsThis is the fourth article in a series by the author for the GemGuide on natural vs. enhanced gems. The first article covered fancy compressed blocks comprised of natural gemstone ingredients, metals, shells and resins…
Featured ArticlesONLINE SALES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN RETAIL SALES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FEATURED GEM: TANZANITE Strong job growth in the U.S. created great optimism prior to holidays this year. Still, the initial analysis of Black Friday spending indicates that…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Market shows increasing optimism for upcoming holiday season The Confidence Board report reveals a high level of consumer confidence in today’s economy. This positive outlook sets an optimistic mood in the gem and jewelry industry as the…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)GEUDA SAPPHIRE: THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF A TRANSFORMATIVE GEMSTONE Despite humble beginnings, geuda sapphire revolutionized the jewelry industry through its transformation from insignificant rock to dazzling gem. A simple invention led to an entirely new…
Featured ArticlesThe colored gem market has more to offer than the big three (ruby, sapphire and emerald) in recent decades. Availability of bigger and higher quality garnets in a range of colors beyond the classical red varieties…
Market TrendsRuby (The King of Gems) Joanna Hardy Hardcover, 328 pages, color illustrated ISBN: 978-0-500-51941-7 ©2017 by Violette Limited and Gemfields PLC Published by Thames & Hudson It’s not common to start a book review with details of the external features of…
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