Unearthed: Raw Beauty: Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, California – See some of the...

Los Angeles Natural History Museum December 14, 2025 - April 18, 2027Free with general admission or for Members. A Dazzling New Exhibition Coming to the NHM  A Not-to-Be-Missed Exhibition...
A sparkling blue marquise-cut gemstone.

Sotheby’s High Jewelry Geneva Auction Featuring Fancy Color Diamonds and No Heat Kashmir Sapphires...

The November Sotheby's High Jewelry Geneva auction put the spotlight squarely on a 10-carat Fancy Vivid Pink cushion-shape diamond known as the Glowing Rose,...
Elegant ring with a large pear-shaped blue gemstone and diamond-studded band.

Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels: Featuring the Mellon Blue and the Rainbow Collection

Christie's once again brought its Magnificent Jewels sale to Geneva this past week, following its May auction that brought in more than $72 million....
Close-up images showing wood before and after treatment with improved texture.

Into the Stone: Photomicrography from E. Billie Hughes

Here we have a close-up of a "fingerprint" inclusion in a Madagascar sapphire, shown before-and-after heat treatment. In this paired photomicrograph series by E....
Intricate vintage pearl necklace with matching brooch.

Sotheby’s Royal & Noble Jewels: Old Cuts, Natural Pearls, Tiaras, and Where Bids Soared...

Sotheby's Royal & Noble Jewels sale in Geneva on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, brought together treasures that showcased both exceptional craftsmanship and the deep,...
A GIA-certified diamond with loose diamonds beside it.

Holiday 24-Hour Diamond Services at GIA’s Gem Lab

This holiday season, GIA is again offering complimentary next-day Diamond Grading Report and GIA Diamond Dossier® services for submissions to the New York and...

Nephrite Jade: An update on Basics, Research and Markets 

Join us on Wednesday, November 26 for our November 2025 Webinar as we learn more about an updated look at the Nephrite Jade world....

Into the Stone: Photomicrography from E. Billie Hughes

Photomicrography: Into the Stone Images by E. Billie Hughes E. Billie Hughes, FGA, is a co-founder of Bangkok-based Lotus Gemology, a respected gemological laboratory and educational...
A red and silver decorative snake sculpture on a black background.

Invisible-Set Genius: Inside the Craft of Oscar Heyman

A Personal Note Every now and then, a jeweler sends out a photo that stops you mid-scroll. Not because it's big or flashy, but because...
Elegant bracelet with red and green gemstones set in brown material.

AGTA Announces the 2025 Spectrum & Cutting Edge Award WINNERS! … and the Roskin...

On a Personal Note:There was certainly a buzz in the room – well over 300 pieces to view, loose gems and gem-set jewelry stretched...
Two people standing in front of large classical columns outside a building.

AGTA Continues the Fight for Zero Tariffs: Thailand and Vietnam Look to be Next

By Gary RoskinRoskin Gem News Report The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has just announced a major development in its tariff-reduction campaign: the United States...
Colorful concentric rings resembling a topographic or heat map.

Scoping It Out: Photomicrography from Melissa Scarani

Melissa Scarani, GG (GIA), FGA, ASA, is the founder of Gemology Resources, and Houston Gemological Lab in Houston, Texas. A seasoned gemologist with over...