March Hong Kong Trade Shows: Slower Traffic but Estate, Color Strong
The war with Iran affected attendance of the gem and jewelry show, but many of those who did make it were ready to spend.
The Trade in FocusBangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair: Expansion, Less but Decent Traffic, Prices Strong
Though the event set a new trade value record, prices stayed high and the overall market sentiment was cooler.
The Trade in FocusColored Stone Market Report: Tucson Gem Shows 2026
There was some uncertainty heading into the event, but even though there were fewer international trade members, those who did attend were buying, purchasing for specific projects.
Featured ArticlesAmerica’s Jewelry Pioneers of the 20th Century
Amid the optimism of the post-war years, the U.S. grew as a global jewelry center, with designs becoming larger, more expressive, and increasingly centered on fine colored stones.
Featured ArticlesWhen Gemstones Are Waste
Many industry bodies are against use of “recycled” when it comes to gems, but the author argues that there are myriad situations where the term could be accurately applied.
Featured ArticlesLab-Grown Diamond Market Update…Again
Is there a bottom to lab-grown diamond prices? They just keep declining, and they’re not nearly as dependent on quality in this category as they are for natural diamonds.
Featured ArticlesReflections
With natural diamonds finding some stability near the end of 2025 but lab-grown diamond prices continuing their downward fall, it could be a mixed year for 2026.
Diamond MarketLawful Compliance
A gemologist-appraiser’s only task is to render the appraisal in compliance with the state of jurisdiction’s requirements. Here’s what to remember about that.
The Appraiser's NotebookBrown Zircon
Blue has long been zircon’s most popular color, but amid a market embracing a broader range of colors and flocking to earth tones, new hues are on the rise, as are their prices.
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