A Conference Review – Gem-A

Gem-A November Conference Wins High Appreciation Among International Gemologists Rough & Polished MagazineYa'akov Almor, Contributing EditorDecember 15, 2022 After a hiatus of three years, Gem-A –...

I feel the need to edit this!

I feel the need to edit this! Gary Roskin - Roskin Gem News Report - January 2, 2022 - Do we care about what other...

The Rise of the House of Asscher & that 10.67-carat Fancy Grey Diamond

The Rise of the House of Asscher & that 10.67-carat Fancy Grey Diamond A bit of history with the 10.67 carat Fancy Grey Diamond ......

Tanzanite with faceted diamond beads

Tanzanite with faceted diamond beads - Tanzanite, a blue/purple color variety of Zoisite, is found only in the Merelani Hills of North Eastern...

South Seas Cultured Pearls

South Seas Cultured Pearls - South Seas cultured pearls are (most commonly) grown by implanting a mother of pearl (MOP) spherical bead inside a...

Natural Pearls

Natural Pearls - Pearls that are created by Mother Nature (and the oyster, of course) are called "Natural Pearls." There is no (intentional) human...

Is it a Padparadscha, or not?

Is it a Padparadscha, or not? GIA Observes Unusual Color Change in Sapphires During Color Stability Testing... and what is Tenebrescence? Above - Image copyright GIA,...

from Gemworld International: Tanzanite

2022GemFocus-DecTanzaniteDownload This feature is provided courtesy of Gemworld International, Inc., publishers of the GemGuide and Gem Market News.

From the Gem & Mineral Vault

Rhodochrosite from Peru on view at the Harvard Mineralogical & Geological Museum (MGM), Cambridge, Massachusetts, across the Charles River from Boston. Photo by Gary Roskin

AGA Conference & Gala

Accredited Gemologists Association 2023 AGA Tucson Conference Register to join us Wednesday, February 01, 2023 Conference features include a stellar lineup of six gemological education presentations and...

What is a “Circular Brilliant”?

The Palm Tree BroochChristie's Auction, Dec. 6 Gary Roskin -Roskin Gem News Report -December 07, 2022 - The Palm Tree Brooch, a Cartier estate piece, was...

Dr. Jeffrey Post: Minerals Talk Live

Mineral Talks LIVE: Wednesday December 7, 2022 Do you want a more personal, in-depth connection with some of the most fascinating people in the mineral...