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...
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,...
Rediscovering Red: Vietnamese Garnet and the Partnership Behind Its Return
Over the course of decades in the business, Richard von Sternberg has handled more than his share of remarkable gems. He’s built a long...
France says it’s a “Synthetic Diamond”: No (Again) to using “Lab Grown”… and Here’s...
In February of this year, we gave you several diamond discussions regarding the use of the terms "created," "lab/laboratory grown," and "synthetic." In one...
Phenomenal Gems: When Nature Puts on a Show
On a personal note: Writing about gems can be tricky business. As a journalist, you might write that you're bringing clarity to a story...
Hanging Up His Hiking Boots: Gary Bowersox Talks Gems, Journeys, and What’s Next
We’ve known Gary Bowersox for decades—first when he would visit GIA in Santa Monica, sharing tales of his gem-hunting expeditions in Afghanistan, and later...
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...
