The Oscars: Diamonds are Still King, and the Lapel Pin is Proving its Sticking...
Lauralee from WhoWoreWhatJewels.com has really pushed herself to give us THREE Oscar features highlighting the jewels worn by the women, the men, and what...
The Canadian Gemmological Association: Discover Tucson with Duncan Parker
The Canadian Gemmological Association will be hosting Duncan Parker, Vice President, Jewellery Specialist, at Dupuis Fine Jewellery Auctioneers at their monthly webinar.
Parker will be...
Diamonds on the Red Carpet: Who Wore What Jewels at the 31st Annual Screen...
Lauralee from WhoWoreWhatJewels.com was very impressed by the diamonds coming down the Red Carpet at this year's 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. And...
Photomicrography: Images from Within
Images by Sammantha Maclachlan - We are playing catch-up this week with Sammantha after Tucson. There are THREE wonderful images that we are posting...
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers: The Challenges of Appraising Antique & Period Jewelry Webinar
The Challenges of Appraising Antique & Period Jewelry Webinar
Saturday, March 15, 2025noon to 4 PM ESTRecording will be available untilMarch 22, 2025 midnight
Births, Deaths...
BrankoGems in Montana: International Gemmological Conference in Helena
After seven successful Mediterranean Gem and Jewellery Conferences (2015-2024) and one International Conference in Australia 2023, BrankoGems has organized the first USA International Conference in...
The Stone Witch of Florence, by Anna Rasche: An Historical Fiction Novel
From Boston University's Arts & Sciences Magazine, "Gemologist’s Debut Novel Draws Upon her Unique Expertise." Anna Rasche (CAS’09) sets her new historical fiction novel...
Accredited Gemologists Association: Applications for the 2025 AGA Gemological Scholarship Program are Now Open!
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 AGA Gemological Education Scholarship Program are now open. This prestigious...
Azerbaijan to Establish Laboratories for Determining Gemological Properties of Diamond: KP Compliance
Diamond mines in Azerbaijan? And if not, from where is the rough originating? According to the OEC, the Observatory of Economic Complexity, diamond exports from Azerbaijan...
Alrosa Posts Giant Losses due to U.S. & E.U. Sanctions, while WFDB warns of...
According to a recent report in the Kyiv Post, Alrosa, Russia's largest diamond producer, posted giant losses due to U.S. & E.U. sanctions. Not...
Australian Opal Awards: New Website – 2025 Entries Now Open!
The Australian Opal Awards team is thrilled to announce the official launch of its website: www.australianopalawards.com.au!
Entries for the 2025 competition are now open, inviting...
Carving her way to the Top: Gem Artist Naomi Sarna in the New York...
Award winning gem artist Naomi Sarna is no stranger to the headlines. Just a few years ago, in 2020, she made news after being...
