The Pearl market in Australia has been quite strong for a number of years. Jewelers usually stock pearls as supplementary products to gemstone set jewelry, however, in the last ten years or so, specialized pearl…
Gem Market NewsThere has been a steady price increase observed in blue star sapphire market in recent years. Interestingly, the upward trend is caused by growing scarcity of the high quality sapphire in general and not a…
Market TrendsIndependent Registered Valuers Conference September 12-14, 2014 Loughborough, UK On a beautiful midlands campus, Loughborough University plays host each year for the annual IRV conference. This was the authors third appearance at this conference. Attendees are treated to…
ConferencesThe slowdown in China is affecting the high end prices of colored gems. Although the Hong Kong show was busy, the big buyers with cash were not present. Gemfields is now involved in two emerald…
Colored Stone MarketIn June of this year, the American Society of Appraisers announced the publication of the 8th edition of Jewelry Appraisal Handbook. The book was originally created by the late Kirk Root, MGA. Considering its source…
Book ReviewAlthough the overall gem prices will not drop dramatically, a satisfactory correction is anticipated. ...featured gem is Tsavorite Garnet Experienced dealers are expecting a price correction in virtually all categories in diamonds and colored stones except the…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Markets struggle heading into fourth quarter… There is uncertainty with both diamonds and colored gems heading into the fourth quarter. The year 2015 had started so strong with prices up and strong demand, but then as…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)It is stated in this colored stone market report that imperial topaz in the best quality is scarce and prices have gone up. What used to be a few hundred dollars per carat is now…
Market TrendsGem Testing Techniques By Alan Hodgkinson Published by Valerie Hodgkinson First printing limited edition 1,000 copies 552 full color pages £128 in the UK, higher elsewhere www.gemtestingtechniques.co.uk On a Friday in early May, Alan Hodgkinson unveiled his much anticipated book Gem…
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