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...
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...
Jacob & Co.’s Brilliant Flying Tourbillon — Setting 54 Diamonds on a Balance Wheel!
There are diamond watches. And there are sapphire watches.
And then there is Jacob & Co.
Jacob & Co.'s new Brilliant Flying Tourbillon Baguette Pastel Arlequino...
The Brazilian Challenge: Bringing Artisanal Miners Into the System — and Building Communities that...
by Emily “D.D.” Frontiere - Contributing Editor - for the Roskin Gem News Report -
-- Brazil is one of the most important colored...
Rolex Creates Four One-of-a-Kind Daytonas: A Time for All Seasons
Four One-of-a-Kind Daytonas Head to Auction — Dials and Subdials Made of Chrysoprase, Lepidolite, Turquoise, Ruby, Mookaite, Opal and Lapis,with Bezels and Hour Markers...
