Jewelry Development Impact Index
The Jewelry Development Impact Index (JDI), one of the initiatives from the second Jewelry Industry Summit in January 2017, has become the flagship project of the Minerals, Materials and Society (MMS) program at the University of Delaware. Patricia Syvrud, development manager of MMS, discussed the program, which she calls a “road map to responsibility.”
Largest Square Cushion-Cut Tsavorite
A 283.74 ct rough tsavorite from Merelani, Tanzania, yields a square cushion-cut gemstone weighing 116.76 ct.
Ponderosa Sunstone Update
The president of Oregon’s Desert Sun Mining and Gems provides the outlook for activity at the Ponderosa sunstone mine.
Potentate’s Montana Sapphire Mine: An Interview with Warren Boyd
An update on the activity at Potentate’s Montana deposits.
“Rainbow Lattice” from Australia
One of the most striking materials encountered in the Riverpark Inn (Pueblo) Gem Show was “rainbow lattice.”
Recycled Gemstones from Perpetuum Jewels
A wholesaler supplying the bridal market with recycled gemstones and antique cuts shares his thoughts on the market and on responsible practices.
Second Annual Buccellati Award Winner
A graduate of GIA’s Jewelry Design program in Taiwan is the recipient of the Buccellati Award.
Sourcing Stones with Columbia Gem House
Thoughts from a longtime Tucson exhibitor on responsible practices and the changing market trends.
"The Ethics of Jewelry" at MetFridays
A summary of “The Ethics of Jewelry” panel, held at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on January 25, 2019.
The Granada Gallery
Traveling gallery exhibits stunning mineral specimens during the Tucson gem shows.
The Rock Hound: Muzo Emeralds and Ethical Practices
Susi Smither discusses her sustainable, responsible, and ethically based business practices.
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.
2019 Jewelry Industry Summit
The third Jewelry Industry Summit, held in Tucson February 2–3, revealed the successful implementation of several initiatives mapped out since the conference’s inception in 2016.
A Variety of Colored Stones from Mayer & Watt
Mother-and-son team Laurie and Geoffrey Watt (Mayer & Watt, Maysville, Kentucky) noted that while there were plenty of customers at the AGTA show this year, the formula for success was a wide selection of materials and competitive pricing.
Boulder Opal Mining with Rod Griffin (英語)
At the AGTA show, Rod Griffin (Rod Griffin Boulder Opals, Silverado, California, and Queensland, Australia) told us that the world market for all types of opals continues to be strong, but Australia’s opal industry is shrinking due to the costs, challenges, and changing regulations of mining.
Cat’s-Eye Nephrite Jade from Washington State
Cat’s-eye nephrite jade from Washington State. Washington Jade (Edmonds, Washington) made its Tucson debut at the AGTA show with nephrite jade from Washington State.
CIBJO Blue Book and “Do’s and Don’ts” Guide on Responsible Sourcing
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) released the first edition of the Responsible Sourcing Book in January 2019.