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Jeffrey Bilgore, LLCSix Time Spectrum Award Winner - 2024 Newsletter Special Issue, October 2023  AGTA's Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards - Extraordinary!UPDATED!If you have not seen...

Journal of Gemmology: Jadeite, Morganite, and more

Journal of Gemmology: Jadeite, Morganite, and more Gary Roskin - Roskin Gem News Report - Another impressive collection of gemmological articles in this latest edition...

Zambian Tax Could Hike Emerald Prices: Just when Gemfields thought things couldn’t get worse

Last week, we reported that Gemfields was cutting costs due to lower-than-expected emerald auction results. It was noted that competition from Zambian producers had...

It’s Complicated: Anglo American and De Beers

It's Complicated: Anglo American and De Beers Gary Roskin - Roskin Gem News Report - As we have been reporting here in the Roskin Gem...

Gem-A Conference 2024: Drucker to MC

Gem-A Conference 2024: Drucker to MC Gary Roskin - Roskin Gem News Report - Gemmologists will once again gather in London to attend the annual...

Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni: Former Director of the SSEF, died January 9th, 2025...

Professor Dr. Henry A. Hänni was a pioneering gemological scientist, educator, and mentor whose contributions have shaped the modern field of gemology. He served...

Sotheby’s New York: Catching up from the Holidays with a few Can’t Miss Jewels!

We don"'t often revisit past gem news, but the "Magnificent Jewels" auction of December 11, 2024, showcased exceptional colored diamonds, gemstones, and vintage pieces...

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...

Gems & Minerals that did not make the Cut! A Pictorial from the Peabody

Gems & Minerals that did not make the Cut! A Pictorial from the Peabody Gary Roskin - Roskin Gem News Report - The David Friend...

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...

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...

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...