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...

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...

Paris Haute Couture Week sees Graff go Back in Time to 1963

Graff is turning heads in Paris this week (Paris Haute Couture Week) with a new high jewelry collection that marks the year the house...

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...

NAJA – 64th Annual ACE©It: a VIRTUAL Education Conference

The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) is announcing their 64th Annual ACE©It education conference on August 9 & 10, 2025! This is a VIRTUAL event in...

Ethical Gem Fair – Seattle

The Ethical Gem Suppliers collective is excited to announce its first-ever Ethical Gem Fair Seattle, taking place July 26th and 27th, 2025, open 10AM-5PM...

DEADLINE EXTENDED! CGA’s Seventh Emerging Artist Design Competition

Deadline is now July 15! The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) announces the extension of the last date to submit your design entries. Students can now submit...

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) Posts Rising Exports as Trump Announces More...

Financial Review: Tariff Watch as Thailand’s Jewelry Exports Surge Just a brief note—because when it comes to U.S. tariffs, nothing is ever set in stone....

Christie’s Magnificent Jewels: A Big & Bold Colorful Showcase—from Mughal to VC&A, Cartier, and...

This top feature is a review of Christie's New York Magnificent Jewels Auction, on June 17th. Of course, there were diamonds—some of them truly...

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...

Medi­eval Gold Ring Found in Slov­akia Castle: a Rare 18-Karat Gold Ring from circa...

An article in the Journal of Archaeological Science, reports on the discovery of a medieval sapphire ring from the Zvolen Castle in Central Slovakia,...