Morganite
Demand for pink gemstones has been fairly strong in recent years. Morganite, the light pink to orange-pink variety of beryl, has been entering the market in greater than typical quantities during the past few years…
Market TrendsThe market is active but still hesitant
DeBeers to sell polished diamonds using auctions. Alrosa sales up 33% over last year. Diamond Producers Association to quadruple advertising budget. Diamond tracking to origin programs increasing. Mismatched fancy color earrings set world record. De Beers…
Diamond MarketJCK Las Vegas Show, Color Steady Going
Show traffic down and buyers mostly cautious. Social media increasingly important to marketing success. Buyers reporting that prices more negotiable this year. Price corrections seen beyond corundum but mostly modest. Green gems proving very popular…
Colored Stone MarketWHEN 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…
Featured ArticlesGem Market Pulse June 2017: Fancy Zoisite
MIXED EXPECTATIONS FOR THE JCK LAS VEGAS SHOW FEATURED GEM: FANCY ZOISITE In the US, the current economic outlook highlights the complexity of the retail market. The strong surge in consumer confidence observed after last November’s election…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Gem Market Pulse May 2017: Paraiba Tourmaline
Political influence forecast on the gem market, ruby supplies reaching record levels, origin calls harder today. Featured gem is Paraiba tourmaline. We wait and watch as international politics are changing the world and we wonder how…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)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…
Featured ArticlesGem and Jewelry Trends from Baselworld 2017
Fewer exhibitors and a cautious market summed up the show this year. Classic gems garnered the most attention. One-of-a-kind high end items over $1 million dollars could be found on display. While a 13 percent drop…
Featured ArticlesRuby Surplus Possible, Other Gems in Demand
The business mood is mixed. Beryl, garnet and tourmaline experiencing strong demand in the current market. The industry is gearing up to be flush with rubies. Consumers to benefit from more ruby choices and prices…
Colored Stone MarketPolished 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…
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