Colored Stone Market Report: Tucson Gem Shows 2024
The shows were OK for most people, though some caution remains, but with fine goods seeing strong demand, there’s optimism for the sector.
Featured ArticlesAI in Gemology: Opportunities, Implications, and Challenges
Machine learning, used for diamond grading and colored stone origin determination, comes with many benefits and concerns, experts in the gem trade shared.
Featured ArticlesProfile: Jewelry Designer and Pearl Innovator Melanie Georgacopoulos
Read how the designer, who draws on her background in sculpture and long-standing love of pearls, got her start and where she’ll go next.
Featured ArticlesPhotography 101
The second installment in the series offers options for adding light sources when photographing gemstones with phone cameras.
Featured ArticlesCruzeiro Mine: Creating a New Market Presence While Staying True to its Principles
Adapting to the market has taken the company in several new directions, but the owners of the tourmaline mine continue to keep responsible sourcing in mind.
Featured ArticlesLapidary Landscapes: Global Perspectives on Mining and Cutting
With gem source countries struggling with reduced mining during the pandemic, the lapidary industry has seen a trickle-down effect leading to a shortage of production and labor.
Featured ArticlesPhotography 101
A new series shares tips on photographing gems with simple equipment. First up is how to build a light reflector to avoid having a phone back or case reflecting into the stone.
Featured ArticlesThe Top 5 Trends Dominating in Vintage Jewelry
As consumers look for new ways to express their personal style, vintage jewels provide just the opportunity. Here are the styles currently standing out most in the market.
Featured ArticlesProfile: Marianne Grigoli, Head Gemologist at Mozambique Mining
GemGuide will highlight younger members of the gems trade helping shape the industry with a profile series. Here, we chat with Marianne Grigoli, head gemologist at Mozambique Mining.
Featured Articles4 Things You Might Not Know About the History of Gemstone Faceting
Gemstone cutting has come a long way since early civilizations started shaping materials for use in jewelry, from the machines used to the changing and developing styles.
Featured Articles