Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction: The Diamond Report / GIA Graded over 30 Diamond Lots!
As you know, when the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) weighs in on a diamond’s quality, the industry pays attention—and rightfully so. GIA isn’t...
NAJA – 64th Annual ACE©It: a VIRTUAL Education Conference
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) is announcing their 64th Annual ACE©It education conference on August 9 & 10, 2025!
This is a VIRTUAL event in...
DEADLINE EXTENDED! CGA’s Seventh Emerging Artist Design Competition
Deadline is now July 15!
The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announces the extension of the last date to submit your design entries.
Students can now submit...
Phenomenal Gems: When Nature Puts on a Show
On a personal note: Writing about gems can be tricky business. As a journalist, you might write that you're bringing clarity to a story...
Clarity Enhancement in Paraiba Tourmalines: A Closer Look 🔬
We saw this post the other day on FaceBook from the Gübelin Gem Lab - a topic we have been covering for some time...
Celebrating Art Deco: L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts
To celebrate the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is pleased to present...
GIA to Use ‘Premium’ or ‘Standard’ to Describe Synthetic Diamonds: Clarity and Color Grades...
"Change reflects narrow color and clarity range of the manufactured product"
In a move that feels both obvious and, at the same time, curious—not to...
From Cocktail to Couture: the “Tequila Diamond” in the Limelight at the Met Gala
“Can you make a synthetic diamond from tequila?” In this pun-worthy moment, we take our best shot—literally.
In an effort to stand out in a...
ASJRA Celebrating 20 Years! Bonus: Recipe for Emerald Cocktails 🍹
ASJRA's 20th Annual Conference takes place (Virtually) in just a few days! (May 17-18)
▻Once registered (see below) you will receive a link for BOTH...
Photomicrography: Images from Within
Images by Sammantha Maclachlan
Once again, Sammantha has sent us another amazing photomicrograph, this time, bundles of rutile needles in a rock crystal quartz cabochon...
The Hybrid Diamond Color Grading Master Set: How Cost and Availability Caused a Revelation
By now, you’ve probably seen press releases from AGA (Accredited Gemologists Association) and GCAL by Sarine, announcing the new Hybrid Master Set—a diamond color...
