Fall is a busy time for international conferences. Not only did Gemworld host our own conference in September, but several others took place. The two covered here are conferences that the author personally participated in…
ConferencesThe National Retail Federation reports strong business during the five-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The NRF estimates that 174 million consumers shopped during this traditional start of the holiday shopping season. According to the report, which…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)BIG AND ‘BLUFFY’ IS OUT WITH STYLE CONSCIOUS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Featured Stone: Unusual Black Gem Materials Currently, the market is experiencing decent demand across a range of colored stones. However, dealers do note that overall buyers remain cautious…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)U.S. market sees cautious mood ahead of season. Demand for colored stones across a broad mix of varieties but driven by specific color preferences. Ruby demand lower as buyer test price levels at September Hong…
Colored Stone MarketDepressed demand for jewelry is hurting everyone—from miners to retailers—in the supply chain. The GemGuide talked to industry leaders to explore opportunities for change and learn how to reignite consumer passion for our product. De Beers…
Featured ArticlesThe GemGuide has now been publishing colored gemstone prices since 1982 and diamond prices since 1985. During the past 35 years, gem prices have fluctuated for various reasons. The chart that appears below is a…
Market TrendsRhodochrosite has been used as an ornamental material for carvings, beads and inlays due to its low hardness, for a very long time. Beautiful pink color contrasting with white banding in massive form is the…
Gem NotesInternational Gem Appeal: The Fifth World of Gems Conference brought together some of the most well respected individuals in global gemology to share news and critical analysis with jewelers, gemologists, appraisers and other members of…
ConferencesPolished market prices slip as rough prices increase. Outlook remains positive in North America but slow in other international markets. DeBeers to spend $140 million on marketing. We are in the midst of a market in…
Diamond MarketIn 1967, blue-violet crystals of the mineral species, zoisite, were discovered south of Mount Kilimanjaro in northeast Tanzania. The host rocks of the discovery, which are orders of magnitude older than Africa’s highest mountain, form…
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