Gem-A’s GemIntro: A Practical Entry Point Into Gemmology
Gem-A’s GemIntroA Practical Entry Point Into GemmologyOpening the Door to Deeper Knowledge and Lifelong Discovery
Every so often, someone asks me, “Where should I start...
Inside the War Room: How AGTA Took Its Tariff Case to Washington
On day two of the AGTA DYNAMIC Seminar Series, AGTA President Bruce Bridges and CEO John Ford did not step up with prepared remarks....
CIBJO issues Warning: “Non-authorized Individuals Fraudulently Presenting Themselves as CIBJO Representatives”
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has issued an urgent warning to the global jewelry trade after learning that individuals are falsely claiming to represent...
Artisanal Mining: Illegal or Not? – A View from the Diamond Mining Sector
Over the years, we’ve published numerous feature stories focused on artisanal gem mining and the people behind it. We support responsible artisanal miners who...
2026 AGA Tucson Gemological Conference and Gala / February 4, 2026: Conference Schedule, etc…
The 2026 Accredited Gemologists Association's Tucson Gemological Conference and Awards Gala will take place at the Tucson Marriott University Park on Wednesday, February 4,...
The Journal of Gemmology: The Winter Issue 2025
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has launched the latest issue of its flagship scientific publication, The Journal of Gemmology (Volume 39, No. 8, 2025).
Released...
NAJA… On the Stand: Mastering Expert Witness Techniques for Jewelry Appraisers
A powerful, full-day workshop debuting at the 65th ACE©IT Winter Conference in Tucson
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) is proud to announce a...
NAJA’s 65th ACE©IT Winter Conference in Tucson!
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Announces Dates and International Team of Speakers for the Association’s 65th ACE©IT Winter Conference in Tucson.
For decades, hundreds...
AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards: Rules & Deadlines
Every year, the AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards spotlight some of the most creative minds in the gem and jewelry world. Launched back...
AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards — The IMAGES: We now have them all...
The American Gem Trade Association has graciously shared the professional images by Jeff Mason of Jeff Mason Photography, capturing every winning entry from the...
AGTA Announces the 2025 Spectrum & Cutting Edge Award WINNERS! … and the Roskin...
On a Personal Note:There was certainly a buzz in the room – well over 300 pieces to view, loose gems and gem-set jewelry stretched...
Canadian Gemmological Association Announces Canadian Jewellery Design Contest Winners!
The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announced today the 2025 seventh Canadian Emerging Artist Design Competition winners. Jewellery students and new graduates across Canada were...
