Conch Pearls

An Unusual Pearl: Coated or Not?

Roskin Gem News ReportGary Roskin Conch Pearl: Coated, or not? Identification of pearl coatings can be a bit tricky, especially if the coating has been performed...
The Diavik Midnight Sun

The Diavik Midnight Sun

Rio Tinto’s rare yellow and pink diamonds showcased in symbolic ring A one-of-a-kind yellow and pink diamond ring showcasing the finest gems from Rio Tinto’s...

GIA Alumni: Continuing Education

Learn from GIA's best. Continuing education sponsored by the GIA Alumni Collective

For Love of Lapis Lazuli

Rapaport MagazineCynthia Unninayar | November 30, 2022  The rich blue gem known as lapis lazuli has long evoked comparisons to a star-flecked evening sky. The...

AGTA Spectrum Awards – One more time: Color Champions

Rapaport Magazine - Jennifer Heebner | November 2022 - This year’s AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards featured top-notch jewelry talent and exquisite carvings. It’s...

AGTA ePrism Magazine: Dispatches from Afghanistan with Vincent Pardieu

Part I: Lapis in Badakhshan By Gemologist Vincent PardieuEdited by Jennifer Heebner, Editor in Chief Gemologist Vincent Pardieu recently traveled to Afghanistan to see the famous...

The WOW Factor: Bulgari Goes Green

L'Officiel usaSamaa Khullar | 11.24.22 FASHION Bulgari Goes Green For Latest Jewelry Collection Bulgari approaches their latest jewelry collection with emerald gemstones. The brand showcases exquisite emeralds...

Hong Kong’s most impressive high jewellery auctions of 2022 

South China Morning PostWilson Lau | 25 Nov, 2022 Demand for ultra-upscale gems has remained resilient, as shown by the strong sales at Hong Kong’s...

Bucherer elevates offering with High Jewellery

Professional Jeweller MagazineRebecca Butler | 25 November 2022 The new High Jewellery collection from Bucherer Fine Jewellery pays tribute to Louise and Wilhelmina – two...

Sithole opens a Gemmological laboratory and Lapidary Center in Afghanistan

Tap here to read the feature story in the Herald https://www.herald.co.zw/sithole-opens-a-gemmological-laboratory-and-lapidary-center-in-afghanistan/

Danat launches smartphone app for pearl and gemstone examination results

November 29, 2022 BAHRAIN Manama, Bahrain – The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has launched a new mobile application that enables customers to view...

In Conversation with a Lapidary Historian

Lauriane Lognay sits down with Justin K. Prim Tap here to read the full story at Jewellery Business Magazine.

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