The first diamond operation in Europe, Russia’s Lomonosov mines near the port of Arkhangelsk is set to double diamond production this year to over four million carats. Little has been written about diamonds from Russia’s European side, but in…
Featured ArticlesThe fact is that consumers have more money this year, but are by no means are most flush with cash. It has been thought-provoking to observe the gem and jewelry market throughout 2016. Gem dealers had…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Synthetic Diamonds There is a growing concern over undisclosed synthetic diamonds, especially in melee sizes detected in salted parcels. Consumer confidence is being threatened due to an increase in undisclosed synthetic diamond entering the market. Recent announcements…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Availability of bigger and higher quality garnets occurring in a range of colors, including the color-change variety, has been noticeable during recent gem shows. The use of garnets as a gem material has been known…
Market TrendsThe sentiment echoed by participants of the fourth annual Northwest Jewelry Conference (NWJC), August 12-14 Seattle, Washington, was “thought-provoking.” While history, artistry and collectability have become hallmarks of the NWJC, students were drawn into interesting…
ConferencesIntroduction Kornerupine is a mineral species with the formula Mg3Al6(Si,Al,B)5O21(OH). It crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. The minerals kornerupine and prismatine were once considered to be the same mineral, but microprobe analysis proved that the two…
Gem NotesLack of support for manufacturing and cuttings centers makes shortages the new norm. High prices continue with some exceptions. The US market is showing stability. Dealers optimistic about the holiday season and Tucson. One of the takeaways for…
Colored Stone MarketPolished and rough markets stabilize with no dramatic changes expected for rest of year. DeBeers reports improved trading. Canada diamond mining going strong. Younger consumers seem to be buying jewelry in stronger numbers. Rio Tinto closes the Bunder…
Diamond Market“This prince possesses the most beautiful pearl in the world, not by reason of its size, for it only weighs 12 1/16 carats, nor on account of its perfect roundness; but because it is so clear and…
Featured ArticlesEmerald is the most prized variety of Beryl. The use of emeralds in jewelry and objects of personal adornment date back more than two millennia. Emerald occurrences are known from North and South America, Europe…
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