Color Sold Well in Tucson — Now Comes the Real Test: Insights from Gemworld...
It was the second day of the AGTA’s Tucson GemFair — and the opening day of the DYNAMIC Seminar Series.
As tradition would have it,...
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....
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,...
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...
AGA Honors Brendan M. Laurs with 2025 Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in...
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is proud to announce that Brendan M. Laurs, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Gemmology, has been selected as the...
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...
BrankoGems Announces 3rd International Conference in Dubai
Coming This March – BrankoGems Conference Travels to DubaiThe 3rd International BrankoGems Conference is set for March 25–28, 2026, at the Novotel Deira Creekside....
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...
CHICAGO RESPONSIBLE JEWELRY CONFERENCE 2025: with Responsible Gem Boutique
Responsible Gem Boutique: October 16Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference: October 17-18
The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference (CRJC) explores the intricate challenges within the jewelry industry to...
GIA & AGS CONVERGE: The Gemology Related Track
This is just a quick note – and a list – of all the presentations we managed to catch while at CONVERGE, GIA's Symposium...
Al Gilbertson Receives 2025 Robert M. Shipley Award! Author of “American Cut – the...
It was Tuesday evening, September 9, at CONVERGE, when everyone in attendance rose to their feet to honor Al Gilbertson, CG–the 2025 recipient of...
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...
