Market activity this summer remained light but conditions improved from the same period last year. Wholesale dealers continue to experience resistance from the retail level of the market. With inven- tory levels low, firms are…
Colored Stone MarketThe beryl family consists of many varieties including emerald, green beryl, aquamarine, morganite, red beryl, heliodor (yellow), and goshenite (colorless). The GemGuide historically has priced five of these seven varieties. The rarity of red beryl…
Market TrendsThere are many humorous things in the world; among them the white man's notion that he is less savage than the other savages. Mark Twain, Following the Equator, p. 213 Go East Young Man From the times of Alexander…
Featured ArticlesThe colored stone market remains cautiously optimistic. Buying for stock continues at the Basel Show. Emerald extends upward trend, while sapphire retains its dominant position in the colored stone world…
Colored Stone MarketAppraisal educator, the late Anna Miller lives on in the newly revised 3rd edition of her groundbreaking book Gem & Jewelry Appraising. Miller’s original appraisal book, first published in 1988, was the first on the…
Book ReviewThe article, In Support of the Term Stabilized Ruby, published in the March/April 2010 issue, elicited mixed response and concern over proper terminology. Gemworld is not opposed to the term glass-filled ruby. However, due to…
Featured ArticlesRough diamond prices continue to outpace polished prices. Princess cuts and cushions resume production but other fancies are in short supply. Top makes are harder to obtain, partly due to restocking finally resuming in the…
Diamond MarketInitiatives in Art and Culture, based in New York City, hosts many conferences related to the arts and culture. Recently, some topics of interest crossed into the gem industry. They presented a conference on coral…
Featured ArticlesThis article endeavors to provide a brief discussion of the new research concept known as archaeogemology, a relatively unknown discipline that applies a multidisciplinary approach to investigate the identity and origin of gem artifacts and…
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