No Budget for a Diamond? — You can Dig...
Murfreesboro, Arkansas is the home of Crater of Diamonds State Park. Here you can pay a nominal fee, hike out into the newly plowed...
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...
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...
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...
Are Diamonds Even a Luxury Anymore? De Beers CEO Al Cook talks to the...
"The brand made mined diamonds synonymous with love and devotion. Now the CEO decries what he calls a 'huge con' in lab-grown stones masquerading...
Jason of Beverly Hills Crafts Spectacular Super Bowl Rings for the LIX NFL Champions,...
Diamond & Colored Gemstone-set Jewelry Marks Milestones
When commemorating life's big moments, we often turn to jewelry as a lasting symbol to honor and forever...
Understanding Fei Cui: The Trade Term Now Found on Jade Reports
Beginning June 1st, 2025, jadeite jade authenticity reports issued by Mason-Kay, started to look a little different. Mason-Kay, U.S. jade experts located in Colorado,...
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...
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction: The Diamond Report / GIA Graded over 30 Diamond Lots!
As you know, when the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) weighs in on a diamond's quality, the industry pays attention–and rightfully so. GIA isn't...
