Brazilian Paraíba Tourmaline: Vivid Blue “Heitorita” Color
37-Carat Unheated Paraíba Tourmaline Emerges from Private CollectionA 37.34-carat Brazilian Paraíba tourmaline with stunning vivid blue hue—unheated, and reported to be from the original...
Rapaport’s JCK Breakfast: The Way Forward, with Al Cook, CEO of the De Beers...
The 8 a.m. Sunday breakfast with Martin Rapaport at JCK Las Vegas is an institution—equal parts sermon, pep talk, and no-holds-barred market commentary. This...
De Beers – for the Retail Jeweler – Presents New Jewelry Designs and Promotes...
De Beers is stepping into more visible territory—both in jewelry design and in how it tells the story of its natural diamonds.
At the center...
Sotheby’s High Jewelry: Red Diamonds, Vanderbilt Jewels, Graff, Winston, & More!
Sotheby’s June New York High Jewelry auction presents a standout selection of exceptional gemstones and important pieces from renowned collections.
Highlights include a rare 9.60-carat...
From Cocktail to Couture: the “Tequila Diamond” in the Limelight at the Met Gala
“Can you make a synthetic diamond from tequila?” In this pun-worthy moment, we take our best shot—literally.
In an effort to stand out in a...
For the Love of Cash: Jewels from the Legendary Musical Cash Family
One gentleman's white gold and diamond ring, set with four (4) near colorless round brilliant cut diamonds, total weight approximately 1.00 carats, and ten...
The Hybrid Diamond Color Grading Master Set: How Cost and Availability Caused a Revelation
By now, you’ve probably seen press releases from AGA (Accredited Gemologists Association) and GCAL by Sarine, announcing the new Hybrid Master Set—a diamond color...
Christie’s Headliner, the 23.24-carat “Golconda Blue” Pulled
The 23.24-carat “Golconda Blue” fancy vivid blue diamond has been unexpectedly pulled from the May 14 Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale, says Anthony DeMarco, contributing...
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...
Guatemalan Jadeite Jade – A New Look for an Ancient Treasure
The market for fine Type A jadeite jade, free of any and all treatments and enhancements, is undeniably centered in East Asia. There, buyers...
Aussie Horse Racing Shows Three “Gems” in this Year’s Season
Always looking for a fun use of our language in other industries, sports tend to use "gem" quite a bit, mostly referring to outstanding...
An Open Letter to the Gem Industry… A Reality Check: Understanding the Zambian Emerald...
The following is an open letter to the gem industry from Victor Kalesha, President of ESMAZ, the Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of...
