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...
Florilegium Ornamentum, in Collaboration with Tage Andersen, Couronne de Lierre: A Nina Hald Exhibition
In floral artist Tage Andersen's gallery shop in Ny Adelgade, Copenhagen, Denmark, you can experience flora-inspired earrings created by 41 goldsmiths and jewelry designers,...
The Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts (ASJRA) 20th Anniversary Conference
The Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts (ASJRA) has announced its 20th Anniversary Conference will be held virtually on the afternoons...
International Society of Appraisers: Assets 2025 Conference / National Treasures
ISA, the International Society of Appraisers' 37th annual Assets conference "National Treasures" is being held at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City hotel on Wednesday through Friday,...
Bloomberg Reports: “Crisis at De Beers is a Warning for RM356b Diamond Market.” –...
De Beers, the diamond industry giant, has been struggling for years, and its parent company, Anglo American, is reportedly losing patience... and money. The...
DeMarco on TEFAF: Impressive New Jewelry Makes the Art Scene
Anthony DeMarco, Senior Contributor for Forbes.com, will travel to Europe to cover the TEFAF Maastricht art and antique fair. His first of two pre-show...
