GIA Examines Motswedi: World’s 2nd Largest Gem Quality Rough Diamond Crystal
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that their research team in Gaborone, Botswana — joined by Tom Moses, GIA Executive Vice President...
“Lab-Grown” is Out, “Synthetic” is Back In: GIT Aligns with CIBJO – and France
Starting October 1, 2025, GIT—the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand’s gem testing laboratory—will be updating the way it words its reports to better...
GemGuide Pricing Update: Sapphire Charts in September/October Show Notable Changes
The September/October 2025 issue of the GemGuide from Gemworld International features several helpful changes to the sapphire pricing charts, now also available in the...
The HardRock Summit is Almost Here! Show Starts September 4!
It is almost September, and that means it's almost time for the HardRock Summit!September 4-12, 2025
In just a few days, the HardRock will bring...
Seaman Schepps at Doyle’s August Auction: Why Fine Jewelry isn’t Always about Emeralds, Rubies,...
At Doyle’s Fine Jewelry auction in New York last Thursday (August 21), the sale offered an impressive line-up of diamond rings along with a...
U.S. Tariffs on India Hit 50%: 25% Now, 25% MORE by the End of...
As you are probably fully aware by now, the United States has moved to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, escalating trade tensions and...
And the Winners Are… Winners of the $30,000 AUSTRALIAN OPAL AWARDS 2025!
Celebrating Australia’s National Gemstone
Since 2000, the Australian Opal Awards have showcased the creativity and skill of jewelry designers and gemstone artisans who work with...
Fabergé: From Imperial Jewels to a Private Equity Portfolio? What is Happening with Fabergé?
Gemfields has sold its iconic brand Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50 million.
Fabergé, once synonymous with the pinnacle of gemstone and jewelry artistry—the crown...
Sotheby’s Withdraws $13 Million Auction After India Reclaims Sacred Buddha Relics
A cache of ancient gemstones believed to have once rested above the cremated remains of the Buddha has been returned to India!
The move follows...
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...
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...
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...
