Sithole opens a Gemmological laboratory and Lapidary Center in Afghanistan

Tap here to read the feature story in the Herald https://www.herald.co.zw/sithole-opens-a-gemmological-laboratory-and-lapidary-center-in-afghanistan/

Danat launches smartphone app for pearl and gemstone examination results

November 29, 2022 BAHRAIN Manama, Bahrain – The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has launched a new mobile application that enables customers to view...

In Conversation with a Lapidary Historian

Lauriane Lognay sits down with Justin K. Prim Tap here to read the full story at Jewellery Business Magazine.

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...

2022 CGA Gem Conference

2022 CGA Gem Conference, October 21-23 – Vancouver, BC Over the next several weeks, the Roskin Gem News will feature the guest speakers who presented...
Surface Diffusion

Ti Surface Diffusion: Just when you thought it was an easy identification

New research shows that the titanium surface diffusion treatment is being polished off the facets, but left inside cavities and fractures. Stone Group...

from Gemworld International: Citrine

2022GemFocus-NovCitrineDownload This feature provided by Gemworld International, Inc., publisher of the GemGuide and Gem Market News.

Gems & Gemology, Fall issue 2022

GIA's flagship publication Gems & Gemology - Fall 2022 IN THIS ISSUEMethods and Challenges of Establishing the Geographic Origin of DiamondsSapphire Beneath the Rich Black...

Lizzadro: Celebrating 60 years!

New Exhibit Celebrates the Lizzadro Museum’s 60th Anniversary “On The Cutting Edge - Contemporary Gemstone Sculpture”By Helen Serras-Herman A fabulous exhibit titled “On the Cutting...

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...

Polishing Pretty Stories

jewellerybusiness.com - by Diana Jarrett - Engage customers with the entire tale of coloured stones Coloured gems sell -- we don't even need to classify...

How to Clean and Care for Your Jewelry

NYTimes.com - Zoe Vanderweide | October 31, 2022 - Gold not so glittering? Diamonds looking dim? Lotions, household cleaners, improper storage, and everyday wear...

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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...