Gray Spinel: A New Trend in Colored Stones
In recent years, the colored stone world has seen a growing appetite for unusual colors.
Jeff Hapeman: Stories from a Gem Cutter
Jeff Hapeman of Earth’s Treasury (Westtown, Pennsylvania) loves a gemstone with a good story.
Thoughts on the Chinese and Japanese Gem Markets
Shahin Aboosalih of SR Trading shares his insights on the gem and jewelry industry.
Trapiche Emerald from Colombia
The examination of a nearly complete trapiche emerald crystal–which are difficult to obtain–is consistent with the findings of previous studies.
Conversation with Color Source Gems
Moshe and Rachel Chalchinsky of Color Source Gems talk about current trends in the gem and jewelry trade.
Jewelry Glossary Project Survey
Moonstone Jewelry
The adularescent gem moonstone was prominently featured in this year’s Tucson shows.
Sapphires from Colombia
Unheated material from a sapphire deposit in southern Colombia is examined in GIA’s Carlsbad lab.
Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) Conference
A report from the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) Conference, held in Tucson, Arizona, on February 6, 2019
Brazilian Alexandrite Update
E. Alan Jobbins (1923–2019)
An obituary detailing the many contributions of gemologist E. Alan Jobbins.
Unique Orange Sapphire with Golden Sheen Effect Reportedly from Kenya
Reinvesting in Cartagena: Jewelry School of the Caribbean
Color-Change Pink Pyrope Garnet Update
Greenland Ruby Update
