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GIA and AGS “Converge” 2025, Symposium & Conclave: an Historic...

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Registration for Converge, the singular gem and jewelry event combining the unique expertise of the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of...

Must-See Jewelry – Who Wore What Jewels Covers the 2025 Golden...

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"The 2025 Golden Globes featured some seriously unforgettable jewelry momentsthat had everyone talking. Zendaya’s engagement ring? It wasn’t just big, it was the most talked-about gem...

Gemfields Urges Zambia to Reconsider: Export Tax Comes at a Difficult...

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"London-listed Gemfields said on Wednesday that it would lobby the Zambian government to suspend the newly reinstated 15% export duty on precious gemstones,which would...

Artisanal Miners in Malawi Butt Heads with the Government Over Mining...

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In Malawi, artisanal miners frequently clash with the government over restrictions on access to mining areas designated for large-scale exploration. This has led to...

“IT’S A BOY!” … A Really BIG Boy! … A 262-Pound...

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The fourth generation of Asian elephants at the Saint Louis zoo has arrived! And his name is Jet. Jet, named after the fossilized driftwood,...

Future of Opal Mining Remains Up in the Air: Recommendations On...

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Following up on a feature story in Australia's Mining Monthly magazine, Jeweller Magazine reports that "Debate over the future of opal mining in New...

Timely Watches that Celebrate the Year of the Snake, Serpentine Style

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The Lunar New Year, the year of the Wood Snake, begins in just a few days, on January 29th. And what seems like clockwork,...

South Africa’s Inaugural 2025 South Africa Diamond Show, all about Natural...

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South Africa’s State Diamond Trader presents the inaugural diamond show in Cape Town, February 2-5. The 2025 South Africa Diamond Show will focus on sustainability and ethical...

Morningstar Reports: Cheap Jewelry Holiday, Signet’s Stock “Tumbling.” JCK Reports: Signet...

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As reported by Morningstar News, "shares of Signet Jewelers Ltd. were headed for their worst day in nearly five years, after the parent of...

Zambian Tax Could Hike Emerald Prices: Just when Gemfields thought things...

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Last week, we reported that Gemfields was cutting costs due to lower-than-expected emerald auction results. It was noted that competition from Zambian producers had...

Susan Jacques to Retire as GIA President and CEO: GIA Board...

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CARLSBAD, California – January 14, 2025 - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques,...

Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni: Former Director of the SSEF, died...

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Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni was a pioneering gemological scientist, educator, and mentor whose contributions have shaped the modern field of gemology. He served...

AGTA’s Tucson INSPIRE Seminars and Demonstrations: Plan Ahead

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It’s January, and that means we’re all planning our daily schedules for the upcoming days in Tucson, Arizona, at the gems and minerals shows....

Sotheby’s Geneva November Diamond Recap – Several Lessons in Color Grading

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The Magnificent Jewels Sale this past November in Geneva featured quite a few fancy color diamonds, with four that really caught our attention. -...

AGA’s 2025 Tucson Conference and Gala: Six Gemological Presentations, and the...

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The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is pleased to announce that its annual Tucson Gemological Conference and Gala will take place on Wednesday, February 5,...

Best Men’s Jewelry Moments from the 2025 Golden Globes

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Timothée Hal Chalamet, once a seemingly complete unknown despite earning 139 nominations — including an Academy Award nomination, four Golden Globe nominations, and three...

Sotheby’s New York: Catching up from the Holidays with a few...

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We don’t often revisit past gem news, but the "Magnificent Jewels" auction of December 11, 2024, showcased exceptional colored diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces...

FINE ANCIENT ART & JEWELLERY: Apollo Art Auctions

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Apollo Art Auctions might not be on your list, but it is on ours. Apollo Art Auctions is a central London house that offers...

The 2024 Roskin Gem News Report’s Top 25!

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Here it is—our first-ever Top 25 list of the most-read gem news features in the Roskin Gem News Report for all of 2024! -...

Reports That Almost Made the Top 25

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And here they are—some of our best reads that didn’t quite make the cut. Each one was, however, incredibly impressive and came so very,...

Fellows Auction: Princess Louise Brooch – Granite!

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We often say that we cover all gem materials here in the Roskin Gem News Report. But we do not recall ever covering jewelry...