Paris Haute Couture Week sees Graff go Back in Time to 1963
Graff is turning heads in Paris this week (Paris Haute Couture Week) with a new high jewelry collection that marks the year the house...
France says it’s a “Synthetic Diamond”: No (Again) to using “Lab Grown”… and Here’s...
In February of this year, we gave you several diamond discussions regarding the use of the terms "created," "lab/laboratory grown," and "synthetic." In one...
NAJA – 64th Annual ACE©It: a VIRTUAL Education Conference
The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) is announcing their 64th Annual ACE©It education conference on August 9 & 10, 2025!
This is a VIRTUAL event in...
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...
