Raw and polished purple to pink gemstones arranged in two rows.

Ruby & Sapphire from Winza: Columbia Gem House Announces New Acquisition

Columbia Gem House Announces New Acquisition of Untreated Sapphires and Rubies from Tanzania Columbia Gem House (CGH), the gem cutting and wholesale supply house based...
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Four Color Highlights & One Old Mine Cut from Heritage’s Upcoming Fall Fine Jewelry...

Heritage Auctions' September 29 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature® Sale is still a few weeks away, but four loose gems and a mounted diamond are...
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Planning a Trip to Sri Lanka? The Tourist VAT Refund Counter was just re-Opened!

Thanks to the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association (SLGJA), working with the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA), the Ministry of Industries, and...
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AGTA Continues the Fight in Washington: Gem Imports Still at Risk of Tariffs

Here in the U.S, colored gemstones are at the center of a very real political battle. On April 2, 2025, the U.S. government announced sweeping...
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Mogok Under Attack: Myanmar’s Legendary Ruby-Mining Town Becomes the Latest Flashpoint in the Civil...

Following numerous posts on social media, we see that Mogok–Myanmar's legendary gem mining region–has been under attack for several weeks now. According to the latest...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...