15 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…
Featured ArticlesOne of the frequently asked questions from subscribers that are considering entering the appraisal field is, “What credentials do I need to become an appraiser?” The short answer is, “it depends.” Unlike real estate appraisers…
News ArchiveConsumers Have Expressed Interest for Synthetic Diamonds A considerable percentage of consumers have expressed interest for synthetic diamonds. There is no doubt that currently the hottest topic in the gem market is synthetic diamonds and the related…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)MILLENNIAL BUYERS PAY ATTENTION TO RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN FEATURED GEM: TRAPICHE GEMS Gem and jewelry market experienced a typical summer pattern in which the consumers, directed spending elsewhere than jewelry, while the tourist destinations reported increased sales. The…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)FTC UPDATES GUIDES FOR DIAMONDS…AND MORE In what turned out to be a bit of a shocker for some, even though the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had been in consultation with the trade for six years, they…
Diamond MarketThe market experiences seasonal business, while dealers working with unusual and nonconventional product see a surge in demand. Sapphire continues to dominate the colored stone market but tourmaline, beryl and spinel also quite popular. Imposition of rough…
Colored Stone MarketMaxixe (pronounced mah-she-she) beryl is not frequently seen in the market but when it does occasionally surface, it can cause a bit of confusion. It is a distinct variety of beryl that is commonly mistaken…
Gem NotesThe Practical Guide to Jewelry Appraising Fourth Edition 285 pp., soft cover ISBN: 978-1-5136-3660-3 ©2018 by American Gem Society $99.99 available through Altobelli Jewelers www.altobelli.com On the American Gem Society website, the opening sentences describing this book says it all. “First published…
Book ReviewRuby and blue sapphire may be the most popular varieties of corundum but nature is capable of producing other interesting varieties too. Although commonly known for tourmalines (watermelon) and quartz (ametrine), multicolored examples exist in…
Market TrendsThe jewelry industry has a real concern for the impact of lab grown and treated diamonds. Selling just one, even if unknowing, can be damaging to that seller’s reputation and potentially a legal issue. The concern is…
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