Color Continues to sell in a Volatile Market
Though prices are up, resistance has yet to form and demand continues. Holiday season performance should be OK, but jewelers may need to look for gemstone and metal alternatives.
Colored Stone MarketYale Peabody Museum, New Haven
The museum recently reopened with a new focus on its mineral collections, thoughtfully designed to appeal to enthusiasts and the general public alike.
Museum HighlightPadparadscha Sapphire
Even as the boundaries of “padparadscha” sapphire nomenclature varies, one thing is certain—although rare, the gemstone is still high in demand, and its price reflects that.
Market TrendsJewelry Symposium to Offer Free Online Archive of Papers
Past presentation papers on jewelry manufacturing technology topics will be available starting Nov. 3.
The Trade in FocusLMHC Harmonizes on Color Stability, Cobalt Spinel, Tanzanite, Jade
The new or updated information sheets are meant to address critical issues impacting disclosure.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – October 2025 – Featuring Sphene: a gem with more fire than a diamond
Its high dispersion and refractive index mean it has a lot of sparkle.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)September Hong Kong Show Exceeds Expectations Amid Uncertainties
Attendance and buyer sentiment improved over last year’s show.
The Trade in FocusThe U.S. Ended Duty-Free ‘De Minimis’ Import Exemption
GemGuide also dives into the potential tariff exemption for loose stones.
The Trade in FocusGIA Changes Lab-Grown Diamond Grading Service: What to Know
The change to descriptive terms for lab-grown diamonds becomes official Oct. 1.
The Trade in Focus5 Women Lapidary Artists Share Career Paths and Industry Insights
They talk about their lapidary styles, their most challenging rough, and the challenges and opportunities for the cutting and carving industry.
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