Colored Stone Market
The typical summer slowdown brings an expected easing of demand for U.S. colored stone dealers.
Colored Stone MarketTrapiche Emerald
Trapiche emeralds are far from common and generally not available “off the shelf;” availability is sporadic at best.
Gem NotesBetween a Rock and a Hard Place
When multiple parties claim to be the rightful owners of a piece of property, there’s a solution that lets the court work it out, and it’s called an interpleader.
The Appraiser's NotebookMeasurable Results
After interviewing more than 100 women for her new book, “Women of Jewelry,” author Linda M. Kozloff-Turner highlights the common threads that wove through their stories and insights.
Book ReviewLab-Grown Diamonds
The category has found a solid position in the market, but prices continue to slide. Production is up, though, and designers and even some growers are introducing new jewelry lines all the time.
Market TrendsAnalyst: Lab-Grown Diamonds Soon to Be 50% of U.S. Retail Sales
He says they’ll be half of loose diamonds sales for independent U.S. retailers by the end of the year.
The Trade in FocusGem Focus – June 2023 – Featuring Ammolite: The iridescent fossil
Biogenic and organic materials never fail to fascinate.
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Las Vegas Jewelry Week: Traffic, Buying, and More Updates from the Shows
Show floors were busy but purchases were intentional.
The Trade in FocusHow GemGenève Went and What Attendees Were Buying
The show is gaining in popularity among independent jewelry and gemstone companies.
The Trade in FocusMarket Measurements: Dealers’ Bestsellers
A new series aims to give readers a quick gauge of market activity. First up: what’s been selling.
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