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 ArticlesOrigin 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 ArticlesThe 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)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)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 MarketDemand 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 MarketI 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 ReviewThis 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 ReviewThe 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 MarketWhile this is an article about a recent visit to the Four Peaks amethyst mine in Arizona, it is also about amethyst in general. The February birthstone is one of few purple gems that consumers…
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