“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...
Royal Easter Eggs: Fabergé at the Virginia Museum of Fine Art, Richmond, Virginia
Thanks to Lillian Thomas Pratt, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) contains the finest (and reportedly largest) collection of Fabergé objects outside of...
Islamabad, Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum: Eyes On Gemstones – Peridot & Emerald
A two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum took place this past week at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad. In his opening address, Deputy Prime...
Rio Tinto discovers exceptional yellow diamond from its Diavik Diamond Mine
Rio Tinto has unearthed one of the largest gem-quality yellow diamonds ever discovered in Canada, from its Diavik Diamond Mine.
The 158.20 carat rough diamond...
Sotheby’s Diamond Extravaganza: Showcase in Abu Dhabi
Sotheby’s hosted an exhibition in Abu Dhabi (9–10 April 2025) featuring a remarkable selection of colored diamonds, including one of the most significant blue...
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,...
GIA Announces a Tariff Work-Around: Overseas Labs Accepting Larger Diamonds for Grading
In response to logistics challenges related to recently announced tariffs affecting global shipments of gemstones, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will temporarily expand services...
How Much Are the Crown Jewels Worth—And Who Owns Them Now?
The British crown jewels are worth even more money than you might imagine. Here's who inherited these treasures, along with Queen Elizabeth II's private...
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...
