Speaker discussing the importance of sound in communication.

Guild Gemology Education Reports on Gemfields’ $32 Million Auction: “… a Measured Signal of...

Andrew "Andy" Lucas is the President of Guild Gemology Education. A former GIA field gemologist and education manager, Lucas has spent more than four...
Man standing between rocky cliffs with trees and mountains in the background.

The Montana Gem Travelogue: A Firsthand Look at Sapphires, Gemology, and Big Sky Mining

The following is a review of Eric Emms' Montana sapphire mining adventure. "Hunting Montana Sapphires"This past June, Eric Emms, well-respected British gemmologist, educator, and Hatton...
Close-up of vibrant pink and orange mineral formations.

Photomicrography: Images from Within

"I have a new image for you which I hope you'll enjoy," says Sammantha Maclachlan.  Yes, it's another stunner! This time, we have a series of...
Elegant bow-shaped rings with blue and red gemstones on a white background.

The Italians are Coming! The Edit: A Gallery of Italian Jewelry Masterpieces

NEW YORK – The Edit, an exhibition of contemporary Italian jewelry design, will be held just following the JA Show, in New York City...
Elegant beaded necklace with red and peach tones and silver accents.

Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology Examines the DNA of Gem Coral

Gem-A has just sent out their latest Journal of Gemmology, and, as always, it is packed full of note-worthy gem news. On the cover (seen...
Elegant ring with a large blue gemstone and gold accents.

ZaZa Azul: A Paraíba for the People

How a beloved 13.34-carat tourmaline went from a private treasure to the Smithsonian WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday morning, September 16th, 2025, the Smithsonian Institution's...
Symbols of EU and US tariffs represented by puzzle pieces.

AGTA Helps Secure EU Tariff Relief for Loose Colored Gemstones and Pearls

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced a significant win this month: loose colored gemstones and natural pearls imported from the European Union will...
Illustration of tariff dispute between India and the USA.

Tariffs Squeeze Moonstone Trade: 50% India Tariffs are Affecting Business Right Now

Having just returned from California, where GIA's Symposium and AGS's Conclave joined forces as CONVERGE, we had an opportunity to visit with Manu Nichani...
Various blue and purple gemstones of different shapes and sizes.

LMHC Agrees on Colour Stability Testing, “Cobalt Spinel,” Tanzanite, as well as “Fei Cui”

Getting seven of the world's leading gem labs to agree on anything is no small task. Yet for nearly 25 years, the Laboratory Manual...
Poster for Ethical Gem Fair Brooklyn, Oct 9-11, 2020.

Ethical Gem Fair NYC (Brooklyn) 2025

Time & Location Oct 09-11, 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDTHosted by Brooklyn Metal Works, 640 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11238 About the event The Ethical...
Volunteers in yellow uniforms at an outdoor charity event for fire brigade support.

CGH Opens 5th Annual Fundraiser alongside MJSA’s Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge!

Columbia Gem House (CGH) has launched its fifth annual online fundraising raffle, "Opals for Outback Heroes," inspired by – and directly benefiting – the...
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Hyperion, the Inclusion Search Engine… Provided by Lotus Gemology

The Hyperion image database is a searchable inclusion library, offering nearly 1,800 photomicrographs from the Lotus Gemology laboratory in Bangkok, indexed by gem type,...