OBJECTIVE DIAMOND CLARITY GRADING: We Think We’re Being Subjective, but Our Brain is Doing...
Diamond clarity grading has always been considered subjective. An experienced grader looks at a diamond and says, “That looks like a solid SI₁ to...
Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim Presents “Silver Lining” – Diamonds, Gemstones and the Changing Role of Silver
Three exhibitions are now on view at the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim in Pforzheim, Germany. They remind us of what silver has done for jewelry —...
Jardin d’Automne: Gemmologie & Francophonie Announces November Conference in Nantes
Gemology, diamonds, ancient jewelry, color science and the art of gem cutting come together November 20 at Nantes Université
Gemmologie & Francophonie will hold its...
American Gem Society Conclave: The Gem Sessions
For gemologists heading to AGS Conclave, there is plenty to keep you busy.
This year's gem educational program ranges from colored stone treatments to...
Royal Treasures Take Center Stage in Lisbon
Crowns, tiaras, historic gemstones and royal jewels come together at Lisbon's Royal Treasure Museum forTREASURES 2026, November 13–14.
The Royal Treasure Museum in Lisbon, Portugal,...
Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference & Responsible Gem Boutique
Join the CRJC on October 22 for the Responsible Gem Boutique at 5 South Wabash Ave.,AND October 23–24 at the Film Row Cinema in...
AGA Tucson Conference: A Gemology Workshop that had Everyone Playing Along. Who Knew a...
by Emily “D.D.” FrontiereContributing Editorfor the Roskin Gem News Report
Each year, the Tucson AGA Conference brings industry professionals together to interact with each other...
NAJA -66th ACE©it Mid Year Virtual Education Conference: September 5-6, 2026
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Announces...
NEW Dates: September 5 & 6
and...
an International Team of Speakers
for the Association’s 66th ACE©IT Fall Webinar Conference!Conference...
Accredited Gemologists Association: 2026 Celebrity Gemologist Interview featuring Christopher Smith of American Gemological Laboratories
2026 Celebrity Gemologist Interview featuring Christopher Smith of American Gemological LaboratoriesTuesday, August 18, 2026, 10am PDT
NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
Christopher P. Smith, President and...
Tariffs Again? Making Sense of the Latest Changes Affecting Gem Imports
Just when many in the gem trade thought theyfinally understood the last round of U.S. tariffs...the tariffs have changed again.
Gary RoskinRoskin Gem News Report
Over...
Canadian Gemmological Association: 2026 Emerging Artist Design Competition
The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announces the extension of the deadline to submit your design entries.
New Deadline – Friday, July 31, 2026.
Students can now...
Gemstone Fracture Filling: Labs Find It in Ruby, Tourmaline, Spinel and Garnet—Are You Still...
"We are seeing oiled stones outside of emerald every single day in the lab, and yet there is so little awareness about it in...
