Boodles Acquires Argyle Pink Diamonds Brand and Remaining Pink Diamond Inventory
British Jeweler Plans to Release the Remaining Pink Diamonds Over Approximately 10 Years
The Argyle Pink Diamonds story is entering a new chapter.
British luxury jeweler...
Not Everything from Abuloo, Ethiopia is Paraiba
New Research takes a closer look at Ethiopia's newest gemstone discovery— and at what it takes to confirm a new source
Vincent Pardieu and Colleaguestake...
Exhibition at the Lizzadro – The Art of Transformation, the Jewelry of Mark Schneider
Special ExhibitThe Art of Transformation:The Jewelry of Mark SchneiderFrom November 7, 2026 through April 2027
What comes first, the gemstone or the jewelry? For Mark...
Gem-A Updates Its Gemmology Diploma: Revised Course Introduces Updated Science, Technology, Research and Terminology
Students that started in September 2026 are the first to study the new and improved Gemmology Diploma course,following the successful overhaul of the Gemmology...
Hardrock Summit & the Denver Gem and Mineral Show: Cara & Bear Williams Give...
Colorful displays and rare finds highlight a week-long celebration of earth science.Unusual sightings gave spice to this visit.
DENVER, CO. — Incredible mineral specimens, fine...
Punctuation Matters: What You Read is not Always What You Think You Read
A Personal Note
We saw a punctuation typo the other day. Instead of a “.20-carat diamond,” it was written as a “20-carat diamond.”
When you looked...
Bruce Bridges Joins CIBJO Board: Expanding Involvement in Global Trade
AGTA President Bruce Bridges has been elected to the Board of Directors of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation. The election took place during CIBJO’s...
AGTA Meets with Royal Thai Government to Press for Trade Agreement: UPDATE
AGTA Goes to Thailand: Working Both Sides of the Tariff AgreementThe American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has taken its tariff campaign to Thailand.
AGTA President...
37 Artisanal Miners Die in Custody: Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) Calls for Investigation
Women in Mining Nigeria (WIMIN) has issued an urgent statement following the deaths of 37 artisanal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria...
SOLD! Rolex’s Four Seasons Bring €43.5 Million for Charity
Remember those four one-of-a-kind gemstone Rolex Daytonas we posted in or last newsletter? (Tap here if you missed it.)
Well, they've been sold. And the...
AGS Honors Outstanding Service at 2026 Conclave
Las Vegas, NV (September 22, 2026) — The 2026 Conclave celebrated outstanding contributions and service within the American Gem Society (AGS) community through a...
Paying Attention to the Details: A.R. Wild, a 1922 Tourmaline — and the Art...
A.R. WILD 22 ... It is a small signature on a rather large tourmaline. The 38 × 24 mm green tourmaline we are referring...
