What is a “Circular Brilliant”?
The Palm Tree BroochChristie's Auction, Dec. 6
Gary Roskin -Roskin Gem News Report -December 07, 2022 -
The Palm Tree Brooch, a Cartier estate piece, was...
Dr. Jeffrey Post: Minerals Talk Live
Mineral Talks LIVE: Wednesday December 7, 2022
Do you want a more personal, in-depth connection with some of the most fascinating people in the mineral...
An Unusual Pearl: Coated or Not?
Roskin Gem News ReportGary Roskin
Conch Pearl: Coated, or not?
Identification of pearl coatings can be a bit tricky, especially if the coating has been performed...
AGTA Spectrum Awards – One more time: Color Champions
Rapaport Magazine - Jennifer Heebner | November 2022 -
This year’s AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards featured top-notch jewelry talent and exquisite carvings.
It’s...
AGTA ePrism Magazine: Dispatches from Afghanistan with Vincent Pardieu
Part I: Lapis in Badakhshan
By Gemologist Vincent PardieuEdited by Jennifer Heebner, Editor in Chief
Gemologist Vincent Pardieu recently traveled to Afghanistan to see the famous...
Hong Kong’s most impressive high jewellery auctions of 2022
South China Morning PostWilson Lau | 25 Nov, 2022
Demand for ultra-upscale gems has remained resilient, as shown by the strong sales at Hong Kong"'s...
Bucherer elevates offering with High Jewellery
Professional Jeweller MagazineRebecca Butler | 25 November 2022
The new High Jewellery collection from Bucherer Fine Jewellery pays tribute to Louise and Wilhelmina – two...
In Conversation with a Lapidary Historian
Lauriane Lognay sits down with Justin K. Prim
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Christie’s Vivid Pink: Withdrawn
A Christie"'s spokesperson confirms that the "Fancy Vivid Pink Diamond Ring" has been withdrawn from sale in New York on December 6. We have no...
Making an Impression: The Art and Craft of Ancient Engraved Gemstones
Virtual Exhibition Tour Available here belowEmory University, Michael C. Carlos MuseumAtlanta, Georgia, USA
According to Emery University, "Making an Impression: The Art and Craft of...
Not Just Another Pocket Stone
A genuine Munsteiner "pocket stone," cut and polished by Tom Munsteiner. Isn't it interesting that while the gem artist feels this is something you...
We Don’t Want Our Gemstones To Be Like Oil Exported Unrefined – FG
The Federal Government has, for the umpteenth time, warned against exportation of unrefined gemstones or solid minerals. It warned that it is a criminal...
