Continuing Conflict in Mozambique at Gemfields’ Montepuez Ruby Mine
Violence has again erupted around Gemfields’ Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) operation in northern Mozambique, underscoring a long-running conflict between the company, the state, and...
Big Bicolor: GIA Studies Rare 37-Carat Pink-and-Colorless Rough Diamond
...and you thought you were under a lot of stress.
GABORONE, BOTSWANA — The GIA laboratory in Botswana recently examined an extraordinary 37.41-carat pink-and-colorless rough...
The Italians are Coming! The Edit: A Gallery of Italian Jewelry Masterpieces
NEW YORK — The Edit, an exhibition of contemporary Italian jewelry design, will be held just following the JA Show, in New York City...
Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology Examines the DNA of Gem Coral
Gem-A has just sent out their latest Journal of Gemmology, and, as always, it is packed full of note-worthy gem news.
On the cover (seen...
ZaZa Azul: A Paraíba for the People
How a beloved 13.34-carat tourmaline went from a private treasure to the Smithsonian
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday morning, September 16th, 2025, the Smithsonian Institution’s...
AGTA Helps Secure EU Tariff Relief for Loose Colored Gemstones and Pearls
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced a significant win this month: loose colored gemstones and natural pearls imported from the European Union will...
Rediscovering Marcus & Co.: Macklowe Gallery Brings Masterpieces Into the Spotlight
NEW YORK — For decades, Marcus & Co. has been one of those elusive names in American jewelry history: admired by connoisseurs, but shrouded...
A Heritage Auction Marathon: Over 500 items – an All Day All Night Sale,...
In our last report on Heritage Auctions’ September 29 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature® Sale, we focused on a few beautiful pieces of colored gemstone...
Tariffs Squeeze Moonstone Trade: 50% India Tariffs are Affecting Business Right Now
Having just returned from California, where GIA’s Symposium and AGS’s Conclave joined forces as CONVERGE, we had an opportunity to visit with Manu Nichani...
LMHC Agrees on Colour Stability Testing, “Cobalt Spinel,” Tanzanite, as well as “Fei Cui”
Getting seven of the world’s leading gem labs to agree on anything is no small task. Yet for nearly 25 years, the Laboratory Manual...
CHICAGO RESPONSIBLE JEWELRY CONFERENCE 2025: with Responsible Gem Boutique
Responsible Gem Boutique: October 16Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference: October 17-18
The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference (CRJC) explores the intricate challenges within the jewelry industry to...
Ethical Gem Fair NYC (Brooklyn) 2025
Time & Location
Oct 09-11, 2025, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDTHosted by Brooklyn Metal Works, 640 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
About the event
The Ethical...
