In Las Vegas everything is supposed to be big, bright, and shiny so it may seem like an odd backdrop for serious discussions about tough issues that put the diamond industry's "shine" on the line…
Featured ArticlesGem quality natural diamonds are noticeably scarce in the market and seem to be getting scarcer. As a result, prices for the most part, are on an upward trajectory. Short term volatility with long term…
Featured ArticlesBuyers at JCK focus on specific products and price points. Colored stone business concentrated at high and low end with the middle soft. Colored stone confidence may be gaining with slightly improved sales. Corundum and…
Colored Stone MarketPadparadscha sapphire is one of the rarest of all corundum varieties. The delicate pinkish orange color ”what Richard Hughes refers to as a marriage of ruby and yellow sapphire” is a true connoisseur's gem. Initially…
Market TrendsIt's been 45 years since tanzanite was found in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Unlike other precious gems such as emerald, ruby and sapphire that boast centuries-long histories, tanzanite is the gemstone of…
Gem Market NewsWith demand for sapphires strong worldwide and increasing prices for many varieties, the supply of affordable and beautiful stones from southeastern Africa has been a welcome addition. The range of colors is vast—from blue to…
Gem Market NewsIt is definitely strange times for the diamond markets now. We are in one of those "depends on who you talk to" phases when it comes to diamond prices and predictions. Markets are slow and…
Diamond MarketReviewed by Richard B. Drucker, GG (GIA) Octahedral Crystal. Another section covers how to estimate the weight of drill holes. Should you ever encounter a drilled diamond bead that is strung, you can estimate the weight…
Book ReviewA possible correction is predicted for some high end gemstones that had huge price gains in the past few years. With the tax season upon us, consumers in the U.S. were not focusing on buying…
Colored Stone MarketThe tourist market is its own market with very different behaviors when it comes to jewelry. Is it a rip-off or just a market where higher prices can be expected? Is buyer's remorse a reason…
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