This 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…
Book ReviewOnly minor fluctuations in diamond market following fall trade shows. Indian oversupply of low quality smalls. Indian government increases import duties. DeBeers acquisition includes the high quality Chidliak diamond resource. Pink diamond sets record as pink prices…
Diamond MarketOptimism increasing for holiday shopping season. In general U.S. gem trade experienced growth during first nine months of the year. Millennials emerging to be largest class of luxury consumers but source traceability more important factor…
Colored Stone Market15 SIMPLIFIED TAKEAWAYS FROM THE REVISED FTC JEWELRY GUIDELINES In late July, as many in jewelry were happily taking summer vacations, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was putting the finishing touches on its revised Guides for…
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