Hiddenite
Spodumene that is green in color is often sold under the name “hiddenite.” In the strictest sense, the term hiddenite refers to pale green to emerald green transparent spodumene colored by chromium from Alexander County…
Gem NotesPretty in Pink or Diamond Market Calm Amongst Trade Show Season
Only 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 MarketColored Stone Market – November 2018
Optimism 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 MarketRed Tape Tango
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 ArticlesAppraisal Organizations and Credentials
One 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 ArchiveGem Market Pulse October 2018: Nephrite Jade
Consumers 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)Gem Market Pulse September 2018: Trapiche
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)So a Diamond is a Diamond after all
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 MarketColored Stone Market – Sept 2018
The 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 Beryl
Maxixe (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…
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