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Reports from Around the World


Exotic Stingray Skin Jewelry
See the exotic stingray skin jewelry exhibited at this year's Tucson show.

Rare Double-Trapiche Emerald
At the AGTA show, Equatorian Imports showed two pieces of emerald with a very rare double-trapiche pattern.

Rock Buttons from the United States
At the AGTA show, Columbia Gem House introduced its American rock button collection with some unusual combinations.


Zoned Scapolite from India
Rough and faceted scapolite that appeared strongly zoned to the unaided eye.

Blue Cat's-Eye Apatite
Chatoyancy is a very common phenomenon in apatite crystals with green or yellow bodycolors. Deep blue apatite with a cat’s-eye effect, however, is very rare.

Colored Stones Cut with High Precision
Customers can easily combine their favorite colors and sizes of a certain stone type and see whether the goods are in stock or need to be ordered.