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,...
Hanging Up His Hiking Boots: Gary Bowersox Talks Gems, Journeys, and What’s Next
We’ve known Gary Bowersox for decades—first when he would visit GIA in Santa Monica, sharing tales of his gem-hunting expeditions in Afghanistan, and later...
The Russell Family’s “Diamond” Mine: Herkimer Diamonds in Little Falls, New York
LITTLE FALLS, NY — Tucked into the rugged hills of Little Falls, the Russell Family Mine has emerged as a sparkling destination for rockhounds,...
Brazilian Paraíba Tourmaline: Vivid Blue “Heitorita” Color
37-Carat Unheated Paraíba Tourmaline Emerges from Private CollectionA 37.34-carat Brazilian Paraíba tourmaline with stunning vivid blue hue—unheated, and reported to be from the original...
V&A, Victoria and Albert Museum: The Jewels of Cartier – a Special Exhibition
The first major exhibition in almost 30 years dedicated to Cartier jewels and watches opened on April 12 and is scheduled until November 16,...
Clarity Enhancement in Paraiba Tourmalines: A Closer Look 🔬
We saw this post the other day on FaceBook from the Gübelin Gem Lab - a topic we have been covering for some time...
A King’s Jewel, 19th Century Hair, Natural Onyx, and Bloodstone: Grief Made Wearable –...
Mourning jewelry was never just decorative—it served a purpose, marking the passing of a loved one with symbolism, sentiment, and often remarkable craftsmanship. Many...
