On October 1, Rapaport officially dropped all EGL laboratory reports from his Rapnet trading network. Diamonds that previously were listed as EGL can still be listed and sold by firms but they will simply show…
Featured ArticlesWorld Diamantaires face financing crunch and Global Diamond jewelry sales reach Record Level. EGL reports banned from trading platforms. Rio Tinto celebrates 30 years of pink diamond tenders with release of unprecedented four red diamonds. It should come as…
Diamond MarketSignificant price increases have been seen in some gems. Blue sapphire continues to dominate US sales. Alexandrite prices are up. Dealers are confident in the upcoming season. Prices for many of the better recognized gemstone varieties have experienced…
Colored Stone MarketFeatured Gem....Alexandrite Prices for fine natural colored gems have achieved incredible growth during the past few years. Of the big three, emerald is particularly well positioned at the moment and has been for a few years…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Although the assignment discussed here involves a cracked or crazed opal, the methodology is similar for any damaged gemstone. The appraiser only has what is in front of them, and if it is a damaged…
News ArchiveThe concept of the 4Cs is relatively well understood as they relate to classifying the quality of a gemstone. However, measurable quality is not the sole consideration for determining value. As the market grew and…
Featured ArticlesIs it the calm before the storm? Not really as prices predicted to roll along in future months. Polished prices remain firm while margins continue to be squeezed. DeBeers announces a change in structure for…
Diamond MarketThe US gem market is experiencing typical slow summer business as vacation travel takes priority. Consumer confidence is up this year but if the turmoil in Ukraine continues to growth and the US gets pulled…
Colored Stone MarketEdited by Dona Mary Dirlam and Robert Weldon A GIA Publication, 2013, 1st Edition, Hardcover, 149 pages, illus. $89.00 Available from GIA www.gia.edu Throughout human history few gem materials have been as coveted as the pearl…
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