Gemstone Source Region Update: Sri Lanka
The recent economic crisis on top of the pandemic has created a limited supply and high prices.
The Trade in FocusDescribing Color: A Fool’s Guide
The market today is increasingly asking for color descriptors on colored gemstone reports. But talking about color comes with many complexities, making it a near-impossible task for labs.
Featured ArticlesGetting to Know a Mineral Legend
Bill Larson’s decades-long career has resulted in more than 100 trips across the globe and more than 1,000 mineral specimens in his own personal collection.
Featured ArticlesTime To Prepare
Ahead of the all-important wedding season, there have been plenty of diamond market developments, from mine deals to tension between De Beers and Botswana and a significant pink diamond at auction.
Diamond MarketColored Stone Market
The first quarter of the year saw a modest slowing for the trade, especially given the failures in the U.S. banking sector, and more dealers are indicating sales calls have slowed.
Colored Stone MarketPezzottaite
Named after Dr. Federico Pezzotta from the Natural History Museum of Milan for his work on Madagascar’s granitic pegmatites, this rare mineral species is relatively new.
Gem NotesThe Game of Battleships
Everyone would say gemologist-appraisers must avoid charging percentage-of-value-based fees. But within the appraisal world, the topic isn’t without its interesting exceptions.
The Appraiser's NotebookSymbolism in Global Jewelry
With more than 800 photos, this book takes readers on a journey through history via all the symbols used in jewelry.
Book ReviewTahitian Pearls
The pandemic hit Tahitian cultured pearl supply hard, with shortages only now starting to stabilize. Tight supply combined with high demand means prices are way up and likely to rise further.
Market TrendsBonas Group Says Gemstones Are ‘Buoyant’ in Tenders
Here’s how well colored stones, and which categories, are selling for the company.
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