An Inside Look at the 2017 Tucson Shows
An overview of the trends reported at the 2017 Tucson gem shows.
Pyrope-Spessartine Color-Change Garnet with a High Grossular Component
A color change in rough garnet is observed and plotted in GIA’s Carlsbad lab.
Magnificent Sapphires from Montana’s Rock Creek Mine
A look at the 2016 sapphire production from Montana’s Rock Creek deposit.
Exceptional Freeform Tanzanite and Oregon Sunstone Rings
A family sources, designs, and carves gems for extraordinary jewelry and pieces.
Golden Rutilated Quartz Artisanal Mining Community
Plans to develop a collective in a remote Brazilian rutilated quartz mining community are unveiled.
Jewelry Industry Summit
A report from the second Jewelry Industry Summit, held in Tucson, Arizona on January 29–30, 2017.
New Designs from Paula Crevoshay
World-renowned jewelry artist Paula Crevoshay displays some of her newest pieces at the Tucson gem shows.
Importance of the Secondary Market for Fine Gems
Exceptional gems that are recirculated in the gem market make an impact at the Tucson shows.
Gem Paintings from Thailand
Fine Gems and Update from Myanmar
Ethical and Sustainable Vertical Integration in the Sapphire Market
The recession of 2008 transforms a gem business into a vertically integrated operation.
Emerald Dealing in Afghanistan
Cultured Pearl Market Update
Tourmaline and Sapphire from Nigeria
An update on Nigerian colored stone production is obtained at the Tucson gem shows.
A New Discovery of Emeralds from Ethiopia
A report on a new Ethiopian source of high-quality emerald.
“Boldly Go” with a Southwest-Inspired Starship Enterprise
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