Pearls of Wisdom
Gemworld International was recently contracted by a colleague hired to assess potential damage caused by floodwaters that breached the foundation of a local branch of a major bank in the Greater Chicago area. The bank’s…
Gem NotesDownstream! Update on Mining Activities in the Mogok, Burma Area Figure
Burma has been, and still is, the most famous ruby and sapphire source. There are three mining areas for ruby and sapphire: Mogok, Nanyaseik, and Mong Hsu. Mogok has a long history of having foreigners…
Featured ArticlesA Matter of Opinion— the Science and Guesswork of Origin Reports
Origin reports are in high demand but the science behind the reports has changed over the years. Are reports now given too much prominence overshadowing the important quality of beauty? Geology knows no borders and…
Featured ArticlesGem Market Pulse August 2013: Country of Origin
The summer months are traditionally a time of restrained retail sales activity for the jewelry industry. This year was consistent with that trend. As the industry transitions into the autumn, several interesting conditions are presenting mixed signals regarding expectations for the coming season…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Gem Market Pulse July 2013: Erratic Diamond Markets with Colored Stone Markets Holding
Erratic Diamond Markets, Colored Stone Markets Holding... Prices are up. Prices are down. What do we believe? Since the beginning of the year, DeBeers has increased rough prices by 5-10% and certain categories of rough increased by more…
*Gem Focus & Market Pulse (Free Subscriber)Diamond Market
Vegas was all about fancy color diamonds. Demand for melee and single stones in color is strong. Colorless diamond prices are stable despite rising cost of rough. Manufacturers are angry at mining companies for the…
Diamond MarketColored Stone Trends: Market Trends
Demand for colored stones remains positive for the 2nd half of 2013. Market conditions are favorable as consumers appear more confident in their ability to afford certain fashion accessories and luxury products. Recognizing which price…
Colored Stone MarketThe Handbook of Gemmology
I admittedly am not a fan of the digital book era (yes, I realize that even the GemGuide can now be purchased in digital format). When it comes to gemology books, I like to see…
Book ReviewThe Queen’s Diamonds
This incredible book is a masterpiece and as a publisher myself, I will say, a wonder at how it was designed, created, printed, and sold for this price. This book measures 12†x 10†(31.5cm…
Book ReviewColored Stone Market
The JCK Las Vegas show matched expectations at least as far as colored stone sales are concerned. It was neither a strong nor weak show. Dealers exhibiting at the AGTA pavilion located on the lower…
Colored Stone Market