US consumer confidence has kept the economy from sliding into a possible recession. Plus: Sustainable trends for diamonds and gold.
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The first of a three-part series exploring Oregon’s state gem reports on a July 2013 visit to the Ponderosa mine, a prolific sunstone source surrounded by majestic ponderosas.
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The diamond industry was slow to recover in 2016 and coloured gems got a welcome shot in the arm. Mixed signals leave no clear indicators for 2017.
Read MoreFind out why the number of very large diamonds entering the market has increased sharply in the last few years.
Read MoreThis article describes what is known about the Wittelsbach Blue since it was first reported in 1666, and the gemmological information released to date on this diamond.
Read MoreThink before investing your savings in diamonds and gems - it just may be a get rich quick scam. Find out how these scams operate and how to protect yourself.
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Along with the skyrocketing price of white nephrite, there is also a developing market for green nephrite in China. However, limited local supply has forced the Chinese to seek outside resources, opening the door to imports of green nephrite mined in British Columbia, Canada, and Siberia, Russia. This has created the well-developed and well-maintained nephrite jade road that connects the three countries, and which is described in this article.
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Big diamonds – really big ones – dominated the news in May, setting sales records for colourless and coloured beauties.
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De Beers reduces rough prices at May sight, undisclosed treated diamonds submitted to GIA, and Sotheby’s and Christie’s sales break auction records − again.
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The spring auction season ended on another strong note with sales – again − setting records.
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