Sotheby’s Hong Kong High Jewelry: the Headliners Did Not Sell
On Friday April 15th, the Sotheby's Hong Kong Fine Jewelry Auction hammered out several beautiful and notable pieces to spotlight in the Roskin Gem...
“Even a 10% tariff on rough gems we import into the U.S. from Tanzania...
“I’ve been thinking about what this means for ANZA GEMS, LLC and our MoyoGems collaboration,” writes Monica Stephenson, president of ANZA Gems, in her LinkedIn post, speaking about...
Anthill Garnet: The Pyrope Unearthed with the Help of Insects!
Gemstone mining is anything but an easy task. But for one small group of hardworking insects, finding and moving gem material is simply a...
AGTA Proactive on Tariff Concerns: Gemstone Association Communicating with Congress
In the past two weeks, we have heard from the American Gem Trade Association's CEO John Ford and president Bruce Bridges regarding U.S. tariffs,...
Reminder: Beware Color Instability in Irradiated Ruby, Sapphire, & esp. “Padparadscha”
On Monday, March 24, 2025, CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation, sent out a joint press release alerting members of the trade regarding an uptick...
Photomicrography: Images from Within
Photomicrography: Images from Within
Images by Sammantha Maclachlan
Sammantha Maclachlan FGA DGA FIRV MJVA AJP PJDIP CPAA - JVA Registered Valuer®️
Winner of the Gordon Ness trophy...
Malawi – Nyasa Times: Exporters Furious, Demand End to Export Ban!
Furious gemstone exporters demand immediate end to "reckless" export ban, threaten action.
Malawi's gemstone exporters have issued a scathing ultimatum to the government, demanding the...
The Hong Kong Jewels Auction: Philips
The March 27 Hong Kong Jewels auction at Phillips Auction House is taking place as we are finishing up the details of our report!...
India’s Perfect Storm: High Gold Price, High Dollar Value, Weak Rupee = the Destruction...
In a recent short feature in the Times of India, the price of gold, coupled with other global stress, gem-set jewelry is "on hold"...
A Promising Look at Pakistan’s Gemstone Industry: Four features – Three Views!
RGNR - Over the past few weeks, we’ve been pleased to discover four short and positive feature stories about Pakistan’s gemstone industry. We’re sharing...
Guatemalan Jadeite Jade – A New Look for an Ancient Treasure
The market for fine Type A jadeite jade, free of any and all treatments and enhancements, is undeniably centered in East Asia. There, buyers...
ASMs to Benefit from New Guidelines? Tax Price Guides to Favor Small-Sale Miners
The Mining Commission’s Directorate of Inspection and Mineral Trade has engaged key stakeholders in developing new guideline for prices of gemstones in the country...
