American Society of Appraisers: ASAIC26 Heads to Fort Worth, Texas
Those attending the American Society of Appraisers' International Conferencethis October will find far more than just updates on valuation standards.
Gems & Jewelry Track Tackles...
American Gem Society Conclave Heads to Orlando with GIA Hands-On Gemology, Colored Stone Research,...
After partnering with GIA for Converge in Carlsbad last year, the American Gem Society heads to Orlando this September 14–17 for its 2026 Conclave,...
Van Cleef & Arpels’ L’ÉCOLE: From Dubai to Shanghai to Seoul, Garden of Emeralds...
Some exhibitions open, close, and quietly disappear.
Others continue to evolve.
L'ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts, supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, has spent the past...
The Accredited Gemologists Association Announces Kerry Gregory as the Inaugural Recipient of the Alan...
AGA Press Release
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is proud to announce Kerry Gregory as the inaugural recipient of the Alan Hodgkinson Medal, a prestigious...
In Memoriam: Professor Mimi Ou Yang (1933–2026)
The international gemological community has lost one of its great educators, researchers, and pioneers with the passing of Professor Mimi Ou Yang Chiu Mei,...
GIA Commemorates the 250th – Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of...
Red, White, and Blue
from GIA - Carlsbad, CA
Red, white, and blue may be familiar colors, but the gems that display them are anything but...
AGTA’s 2026 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards
Now Open for Entries!
Here is your official invitation, "to enter one of the most prestigious jewelry design competitions in the world."
The AGTA Spectrum &...
Does the Emerald Still Match the Report? – SSEF Issues Trade Alert
TRADE ALERTSSEF - the Swiss Gemmological Laboratory
SSEF Issues Trade Alert After Identifying Re-Filled EmeraldsAccompanied by Earlier "No or Minor Enhancement" Reports
Picture this:
An emerald with...
GCAL Expands 8X Grading to Cushion Cuts: How Much Precision is Enough — and...
For decades, diamond grading reports have documented a stone's color, clarity, carat weight, and proportions. Yet anyone who has spent time comparing diamonds knows...
“Colors of the Diamond Market” – 2026 AGA Virtual Conference: This Tuesday, June 23,...
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) hosts a dedicated virtual event focused on the diamond market and gemology.
The conference—"Colors of the Diamond Market"—provides insights into...
Into the Stone: Photomicrography from E. Billie Hughes
This time, Billie Hughes gives us something rarely seen: a before-and-after-and-after-again look at what happens to an inclusion during heat treatment.
As gemologists, we are...
Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference
Connect with industry leaders and attend the Responsible Gem Boutique and the Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference, taking place October 22–24, 2026.
Enjoy shopping at the...
