Although zoisite is best known for its blue-violet variety tanzanite, other colors of zoisite exist in nature. A number of dealers carry rare green, pink and yellow varieties alongside tanzanite. Most buyers are unfamiliar with…
Featured ArticlesDealers are optimistic after successful Tucson show. No single gem stood out this year. Instead buyers were focused on fine spinel, beryl, tourmaline, zircon, agate and unusual gems. More American buyers turned out this year…
Featured ArticlesLois Berger’s tour of pearl exhibitors was one of the highlights of Tucson again this year. The Chinese freshwater pearl market continues to offer some exciting products. Tahitian and akoya producers demonstrated a commitment to…
Featured ArticlesWith some gemstones you might wonder if the price is down to earth, while one in particular may seem astronomical in cost. Consider the beautiful gemstone peridot. While the attractive citrus-green shades of peridot have been…
Featured ArticlesAbout four years ago, Ethiopian opal started to appear on the market and gained the attention of the trade with questions of stability. This low priced opal material could be quite attractive but no one…
Market TrendsCurrent Market—Overview The Tucson gem and mineral show an important barometer in our industry for how colored gemstones will do for the year. In recent years, the emphasis was on foreign buyers driving up prices…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)The market continues to seek a level footing. Business remains segmented with certain regions experiencing weak sales, while many other areas are enjoying growth. So, yes, it is a global economy but it is a…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Some of the most beautiful and unique jewels are the ones that have previously belonged to someone else's history. These bloggers love to find these treasures of the past and re-purpose them to give them…
BlogColored stone dealers have shifted their attention to the major international February Tucson Gem Shows. Tens of thousands of dealers and buyers are expected in Tucson during the course of the month as approximately 40…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Gemworld International recently received a parcel of rough and faceted light green tourmalines for analysis. The material was examined and the quality characteristics were recorded. The lot consisted of five faceted samples ranging from 5…
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