Pearls are a vast subject worthy of years of study. There are nacreous and non-nacreous pearls, each with subcategories of varieties. Prices, colors, qualities, sizes are seemingly endless and it takes great effort to learn about all…
Featured ArticlesTucson had diamonds! Colors, slices, and more could all be found in Tucson. While some fancy color prices rose or were stable, fancy yellows declined in price due to an abundant supply including many from Canada. Round…
Diamond MarketAmethyst: The Royal Purple Famous American gemologist G.F. Kunz has written in his book, The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, “while the special and traditional virtue of the amethyst was the cure of drunkenness, many other…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)There are many ways we think of garnet: as the birthstone for January, or as an affordable alternative to ruby. We may perceive it as a collection of shiny burgundy beads for fun jewelry. To…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)A positive year for jewelry but not entirely for some diamond manufacturers. One in five Americans in the market for diamonds. Amazon entering jewelry market in a big way. Gahcho Kué mine in Canada, in joint…
Diamond MarketIn 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…
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