Diamonds in Brief
Although the diamond section at the JCK show was among the slowest of the show, the overall feeling in the industry is that prices and business have bottomed out and there is hope for the…
Diamond MarketThe Golden Opportunity
A study by Indias Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council and the consulting firm KPMG reports annual worldwide retail sales of newly manufactured jewelry totaled $146 billion in 2005 (most recent data available). Broadly speaking…
Featured ArticlesLas Vegas Trade Shows
Las Vegas is becoming like Tucson in that what used to be one very well attended show, is now several shows, all feeling the thinning of the buyer pool. This year marked the 18th year…
Featured ArticlesMarket Trends: Zircon
Recently there has been consid- erable discussion of gems that have increased market profile due to the price point or suit- ability for color substitution. Zircon is a prime example of such a stone. Currently…
Market TrendsRaw Talent
Watch for jewelry styles that incorporate a more organic, rough-hewn approach in raw gems and rustic finishes to be especially popular through 2010. Earthy yet elegant, designs flaunting uncut crystals, often set in textured metals…
Featured ArticlesRings Engaged to be Married
High Priest with a Torch If a goldsmith, without even the benefit of a ceremony, marries an engagement ring to a wedding band, this priestly act leaves appraisers little choice but to value them as one…
News ArchivePhotoatlas of Inclusions in Gemstones, Volume 3
This could be the easiest book review that I have ever written. Buy it! This is the long awaited Volume 3 in a series of inclusion books that cover the world of gems like only…
Book ReviewColored Stone Market Report
The economy remains the big concern as consumers are feel- ing significant pressure on house-hold budgets. Unemployment and declining incomes are real concerns facing many Americans. However, in spite of the current tough news, the…
Colored Stone MarketDiamonds in Brief
The bigger they are, the harder they fall is certainly a saying that rang true in recent months in the diamond world. While we are optimistic and hoping that the diamond industry will turn around…
Diamond MarketZultanite Durability
A recent inquiry regarding the use of ultrasonic cleaners with zultanite prompted research and uncovered answers and an update to this color change diaspore from Turkey. (See Gem Market News, July/August 2006 for an in…
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