GIA Pilot Program to Grade Mounted Goods

GIA Pilot Program to Grade Mounted Goods Press Release / GIA CARLSBAD, California – June 20, 20224GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is piloting an innovative Jewelry...

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...

National Association of Jewelry Appraisers: The Challenges of Appraising Antique & Period Jewelry Webinar

The Challenges of Appraising Antique & Period Jewelry Webinar Saturday, March 15, 2025noon to 4 PM ESTRecording will be available untilMarch 22, 2025 midnight Births, Deaths...

Watching the Paris Olympics? Check this out! (Just in case You Missed This the...

Watching the Paris Olympics? Check this out! (Just in case You Missed This the First Time...) Gary Roskin - Roskin Gem News Report - Louis...

Making an Impression: The Art and Craft of Ancient Engraved Gemstones

Virtual Exhibition Tour Available here belowEmory University, Michael C. Carlos MuseumAtlanta, Georgia, USA According to Emery University, “Making an Impression: The Art and Craft of...

A Canary in the Ruby Mine

A Canary in the Ruby Mine by E. Billie Hughes and Wim Vertriest Low-Temperature Heat Treatment Experiments on Burmese Ruby Detection of low temperature heat treatment in...

IGR – the Italian Gemological Review

L’offerta Formativa della Conferenza JVA 2023 è una Lezione che i Gemmologi Dovrebbero Tenere a Mente The Educational Impact of the 2023 JVA Conference is...

Journal of Gemmology

The Latest Issue The latest issue of the Journal is out and available in pdf online.Inside you will find an incredible study of the Imperial...

60th Annual ACEit Mid-Year Education Conference

60th Annual ACEit Mid-Year Education Conference Schedule The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) Where: Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, Providence, RI When: August 12 – 13,...

Rapaport Breakfast: “State of the Diamond Industry,” JCK Las Vegas

Rapaport Breakfast: “State of the Diamond Industry,” JCK Las Vegas Sunday, June 2, 8 am, San Paolo Ballroom, Level 3. The Man, The LegendOne of the...

Journal of Gemmology 38/no.3

The latest issue of the Journal is out. Lab grown diamonds are up front along with meetings and symposium proceedings. Features include Turquoise from...

Zimbabwe School of Mines Introduces Gemstone Cutting

Zimbabwe School of Mines Introduces Gemstone Cutting The Zimbabwe school of mines (ZSM) seeks to explore opportunities to introduce programs in emerging areas such as...