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WHEN THE MOUNTING GETS ROUGH

Rough-gem-set jewelry maintains its popularity among entry-level buyers and shrinking violets for its understated glam and one-of-a-kind effects. Offer rough options to clients who have everything or their daughters with tighter budgets; you may be surprised at…

Inhorgenta Munich Trade Fair 2017

The show featured six halls: Timepieces, Technology & Bijoux, Fine Jewelry, Elegance & Lifestyle, Carat and Contemporary Design, and Vision. The Inhorgenta Show was held February 18-21 at the Messe Munchen Fair Grounds (Munich) Germany. The…

Polished Prices Remain Stable

Polished diamond prices stable for “Show Season” while rough diamond prices creep up. DeBeers owned Victor mine in Canada scheduled to close. Diamond company acquisition talks looming. Polished diamond prices stable for “Show Season” while rough…

Chrysoberyl

Introduction Chrysoberyl, BeAl2O4, is a mineral species with well-known varieties, namely alexandrite and chrysoberyl cat’s eye. Much has been written about chrysoberyl’s varieties, so this gem note is intended to focus on the transparent faceted material. Chrysoberyl…