Photomicrography: Images from Within
Images by Sammantha Maclachlan – There are some extremely talented photographers out there, and we are so pleased to show you another of Sammantha Maclachlan's images...
AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards: Rules & Deadlines
Every year, the AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards spotlight some of the most creative minds in the gem and jewelry world. Launched back...
September HardRock Summit 2025: Gems, Minerals, Fossils, and One Seriously Expanded Showcase!
With HardRock Summit 2025 just over a month away, the Denver-based gem & mineral show is gearing up for one of its most ambitious...
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...
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...
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,...
Hanging Up His Hiking Boots: Gary Bowersox Talks Gems, Journeys, and What’s Next
We’ve known Gary Bowersox for decades—first when he would visit GIA in Santa Monica, sharing tales of his gem-hunting expeditions in Afghanistan, and later...
Australian Opal Awards: Deadline Approaches!
The prestigious Australian Opal Awards are fast approaching, providing a platform for talented jewellers and carvers to gain national recognition for excellence in opal...
Grizzly Zambian Emeralds Announces Another Strong Auction
"I am pleased and proud to announce that this has been another strong auction for Grizzly," says Grizzly's chairman, Abdoulaye Ndiaye. "Our medium and...
