Former Afghan Soldiers Turning to Gem Mining to Survive
Former Afghan soldiers turning to gem mining to survive
In remote Nuristan province, some who lost their jobs after the Taliban takeover are now working...
9,000 years old: Child Buried with Stunning Jewelry
9,000 years old: Child Buried with Stunning Jewelry
More than 2,500 beads found on a young girl turn out to have been an extraordinary multi-row...
Indian Diamond Dealers Claim U.S. Harassment Over Russian Diamond Imports
Indian Diamond Dealers Claim U.S. Harassment Over Russian Diamonds Imports
U.S. 'Harasses' Indian Diamond Dealers Over Russian Gems; Transfers Worth ₹215 Cr Blocked
Responsible, Ethical, & Dealing...
Jewelry for Wildlife Fundraiser
Jewelry for Wildlife Fundraiser
Columbia Gem House Announces Jewelry for Wildlife Fundraiser
Press Release - August 2023
As the pioneering brand in responsible sourcing of colored gems,...
CGA 65th Anniversary Mega-Conference!
CGA 65th Anniversary Mega-Conference!
TORONTO, ON (August 08, 2023)The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is celebrating their 65th anniversary this year, making them among one of...
Denver in September: HardRock & GemFair
Denver in September: HardRock Summit & AGTA GemFair
Promoted as America´s defining show for high-end jewelry, gemstones, minerals and fossils in the Fall season, the...
Crystal pipes – are they actually safe to smoke?
Crystal pipes – are they actually safe to smoke?
CARA WIETSTOCKGREENSTATE FIELD GUIDE NEWSLETTERAUGUST 9, 2023
Not a good idea!
When crystal pipes images hit influencer accounts,...
Jewelry Artist Wallace Chan Says Sustainability Is About Honoring Materials
Jewelry Artist Wallace Chan Says Sustainability Is About Honoring Materials
Anthony DeMarcoSenior Contributor
Sustainability was the main topic of discussion during the recently held “State of...
Tower of London’s Crown Jewels: colonial diamonds overshadow reopened exhibition’s most interesting objects
Tower of London’s Crown Jewels: colonial diamonds overshadow reopened exhibition’s most interesting objects
The Tower of London’s Crown Jewel exhibition, which reopened in May, is a turning...
Using gemstones’ unique characteristics to uncover ancient trade routes
Using gemstones' unique characteristics to uncover ancient trade routes
by American Institute of Physics -
"Gemstones such as emerald and peridot have been mined since antiquity,"...
The Dazzling History of Diamonds and Weapons
The Dazzling History of Diamonds and Weapons
BY DR. URSULA WEEKES - AUGUST 1, 2023 - NaturalDiamonds.com -
As symbols of power and indestructibility, iconic...
Gemological and Chemical Composition Characteristics of Basalt-Related Rubies from Chanthaburi-Trat, Thailand
Gemological and Chemical Composition Characteristics of Basalt-Related Rubies from Chanthaburi-Trat, Thailand
For the Labs: On Rubies from Thailand
by Enqi Li 1 and Bo Xu 1,2,3,*
1 School of Gemology, China...
