This past year revealed more signs that the industry is adjusting to the new dynamic that emerged as the economy recovered from the recession. Colored stone dealers are optimistic heading into the holiday season. Increasing…
Colored Stone MarketBlue is the color ...sapphire remains strongest, tanzanite selling well Prices for fine blue sapphires over 5 carats limit consumer access so color substitution creates demand for other blue gems. The colored stone market turned an important corner during…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Geological Society of America, founded in 1888, is one of the biggest and most influential geosciences organizations in the world. GSA has more than 25,000 members spread out in 107 countries. The society celebrated its 125th…
Featured ArticlesDiamond prices may have peaked. As banks go stingy on lending, diamond prices forced to fall. DeBeers moves to Botswana. China and India slow in growth with a stronger US dollar. Big sales at auction…
Diamond MarketThe timing of the U.S. Government shutdown is particularly damaging to small businesses and their customers that would be planning for the holiday season. Hong Kong Show reports record results but Chinese buyers far more…
Colored Stone MarketSince 2008 independent jewelers have been forced to cope with a market dynamic that accentuates an economic trend that has been forming for decades—the rich are getting richer, while everyone else is stagnating at best…
Market TrendsShell “pearls” are appearing in the market with greater frequency and, more importantly, with features that now mimic cultured pearls of commercial, midlevel and finer qualities. During the recent Northwest Gemological conference, Gemstar International’s Evie…
Gem NotesThe appraisal is complete. The proper terms and limiting conditions are given including restricted use for insurance only. And then it happens. Your appraisal shows up on an internet site with an offer to sell…
News ArchiveThe 2013 Northwest Jewelry Conference provided an in-depth look at techniques for dating jewelry; the influence that French jewelers have on style; the gem trade through history; treatments; and current trends in pearls. Nestled away in…
Featured ArticlesThe true meaning of keshi is a talking point in seemingly every discussion or class about pearls. The original Japanese definition has been broadened by some authorities causing confusion to the trade. We examine the history…
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