Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore? De Beers CEO Al Cook talks to the...

“The brand made mined diamonds synonymous with love and devotion. Now the CEO decries what he calls a ‘huge con’ in lab-grown stones masquerading...

Jason of Beverly Hills Crafts Spectacular Super Bowl Rings for the LIX NFL Champions,...

Diamond & Colored Gemstone-set Jewelry Marks Milestones When commemorating life's big moments, we often turn to jewelry as a lasting symbol to honor and forever...

Understanding Fei Cui: The Trade Term Now Found on Jade Reports

Beginning June 1st, 2025, jadeite jade authenticity reports issued by Mason-Kay, started to look a little different. Mason-Kay, U.S. jade experts located in Colorado,...

Lotus Gemology: Emerald and Alexandrite in the same stone!

It’s not every day you come across a gemstone that brings together two of the trade’s most treasured varieties—emerald and alexandrite—in a single, faceted...

Latest Handbook of Gemmology: Fifth Edition / Three-Volumes (Print & Digital)

World Gem FoundationIf you’re looking for the latest in gemmological textbooks, the World Gem Foundation has just released the fifth edition of its Handbook...

Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction: The Diamond Report / GIA Graded over 30 Diamond Lots!

As you know, when the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) weighs in on a diamond’s quality, the industry pays attention—and rightfully so. GIA isn’t...

Rediscovering Red: Vietnamese Garnet and the Partnership Behind Its Return

Over the course of decades in the business, Richard von Sternberg has handled more than his share of remarkable gems. He’s built a long...

Paris Haute Couture Week sees Graff go Back in Time to 1963

Graff is turning heads in Paris this week (Paris Haute Couture Week) with a new high jewelry collection that marks the year the house...

France says it’s a “Synthetic Diamond”: No (Again) to using “Lab Grown”… and Here’s...

In February of this year, we gave you several diamond discussions regarding the use of the terms "created," "lab/laboratory grown," and "synthetic." In one...

Christie’s Magnificent Jewels: A Big & Bold Colorful Showcase—from Mughal to VC&A, Cartier, and...

This top feature is a review of Christie's New York Magnificent Jewels Auction, on June 17th. Of course, there were diamonds—some of them truly...

Phenomenal Gems: When Nature Puts on a Show

On a personal note: Writing about gems can be tricky business. As a journalist, you might write that you're bringing clarity to a story...

Medi­eval Gold Ring Found in Slov­akia Castle: a Rare 18-Karat Gold Ring from circa...

An article in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reports on the discovery of a medieval sapphire ring from the Zvolen Castle in Central Slovakia,...