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AGTA Continues the Fight in Washington: Gem Imports Still at Risk of Tariffs

Here in the U.S, colored gemstones are at the center of a very real political battle. On April 2, 2025, the U.S. government announced sweeping...

An Open Letter to the Gem Industry… A Reality Check: Understanding the Zambian Emerald...

The following is an open letter to the gem industry from Victor Kalesha, President of ESMAZ, the Emerald and Semi-Precious Stones Mining Association of...

The L’ECOLE School of Jewelry Arts

Supported by Van Cleef & Arpels, the L"'ECOLE School of Jewelry Arts ALLYSON KLASS02 MAY 2023PrestigeOnline.com Back to basics, the L'Ecole school of Jewelry Arts is...
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Photomicrography: Images from Within, by Sammantha Maclachlan

"I have a new image for you which I hope you'll enjoy," says Sammantha Maclachlan.  Yes, it's another stunner! This time, we have a series of...
Green Guides are being revised

Let’s Do This! The Green Guides are being revised! And the FTC wants YOUR...

Let's Do This! The Green Guides are being revised! And the FTC wants YOUR Advice! In response to the FTC"'s upcoming revision of the Green...

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...

Technology-Grade Grown Diamond – TGGD

Lab-Grown Diamonds Move Beyond Jewelry—Into Technology Bench jewelers have known this for years: diamond handles heat. It’s one of the few gemstones you can often...

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Insane New Jacob & Co. Watch Is Covered With 388 Tsavorite Gemstones

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Insane New Jacob & Co. Watch Is Covered With 388 Tsavorite Gemstones By BRYAN HOOD  The brilliant green stones are about 200 times rarer than...

Grizzly Zambian Emeralds Announces Another Strong Auction

"I am pleased and proud to announce that this has been another strong auction for Grizzly," says Grizzly's chairman, Abdoulaye Ndiaye. "Our medium and...

Cartier: Beautés du Monde High Jewellery Collection

Cartier: Beautés du Monde High Jewellery Collection CartierWebsite Content Seeing the beauty of the world, preserving it, and above all, enriching it, are values that have...

Photomicrography: Images from Within by Sammantha Maclachlan

The stunning photomicrographs (images taken using magnification to see details in or on gem materials) are simply amazing. And here is another one for you,...

CGA 65th Anniversary Mega-Conference!

CGA 65th Anniversary Mega-Conference! TORONTO, ON (August 08, 2023)The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) is celebrating their 65th anniversary this year, making them among one of...