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Turquoise Hill: a Profile of the Cerrillos Turquoise Mines
Turquoise Hill in New Mexico is the oldest turquoise mine in North America. Learn the history of this amazing site...
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Exclusive: IGS Reveals the Most Popular Gemstone by State for 2023
Join us as we unveil the most coveted gemstones that have captured the hearts of residents in every corner of...
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Latest Trends from GemGenève 2023
June 2, 2023
Photo Credit: Olena Rybnikova
GemGenève is an international gem and jewelry show that takes place in Geneva,...
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All The Gems & Jewelry Worn To King Charles III’s Coronation
May 18, 2023
Earlier this month, some of the world’s most brilliant gems got to shine in the limelight of...
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What Gems Kate Princess of Wales Will Wear to King Charles III’s Coronation
May 4, 2023
Photo Credit: Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency
The coronation of King Charles III is going to be a glittering...
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The Gems Queen Camilla May Wear to King Charles III’s Coronation
May 3, 2023
This week, the United Kingdom won’t just crown a new King, but a new Queen. We already...
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The Controversial Diamonds Queen Camilla May Wear to King Charles’ Coronation
May 3, 2023
Photo credit: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023
The United Kingdom’s newest...
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Everything You Need to Know About St. Edward’s Crown Ahead of King Charles III’s Coronation
April 27, 2023
The St. Edward's Crown, which has played a major role in the coronation of monarchs in England...
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What Is the British Coronation Regalia and How Much Is It Worth?
April 27, 2023
While King Charles III has already been ruling as the monarch of the United Kingdom since his...
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Exclusive: Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía’s engagement ring details revealed
We reveal new custom details and photos of Rosalia's 4 carat round diamond engagement ring.
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The Difference Between the British Crown Jewels and the Coronation Regalia
April 3, 2023
The British Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London. The jewels were moved from Westminster...
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Almost Three Years Later, Covid-19 Continues to Plague Gemstone Mining in Brazil and Madagascar
March 3, 2023
The pandemic changed a lot of things in the world. One effect was the interruption of supply...
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American Gemstones: Domestic Treasures Featured at the 2023 Tucson Gem Show
February 20, 2023
Many in the United States view gemstones as exotic luxury items from romantic, far-away locations. Perhaps you...
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Everything You Need to Know About the British Coronation Regalia Ahead of King Charles’ Coronation
February 8, 2023
The British Crown Jewels with the Imperial State Crown center (1) and St. Edward's Crown (2) (Photo...
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Interest in Lab Grown Diamonds is Surging, Shows No Signs of Stopping
Recently, CNN spoke to independent diamond industry analyst Edahn Golan regarding the recent surge of lab grown diamonds. Golan revealed...
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Mystery at Met Gala 2022: Did Emma Chamberlain Wear A Stolen Necklace?
May 17, 2022
Is this the Patiala Necklace? Cartier and Emma Chamberlain have not commented. Photo attribution: Getty Images
The annual...
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Emerald Jewelry Leads Spring 2022 Trends As Celebrity Engagements Leave Consumers Green with Envy
May 13, 2022
The birthstone of May, the verdant, green glow of emerald ushers in the start of spring year...
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The Best Gilded Age Jewelry at the Met Gala 2022: Tiaras, Chokers, and Nail Guards Fit For A Chinese Empress
May 9, 2022
It’s been a week since the Met Gala red carpet, but people just can’t seem to stop...
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Exclusive Industry Interview: Clean Origin CEO Alexander Weindling Predicts Explosive Growth For Lab-Grown Diamonds
May 9, 2022
Lab-grown diamonds are finally hitting mainstream consumers, and Alexander Weindling, Co-Founder and CEO of Great Heights, which...
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De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond Nearly Breaks World Record Auction Price
May 6, 2022
The largest vivid blue diamond to ever appear on auction sold for a staggering sum at Sotheby's...
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Cartier Signals Price Increase And Other Luxury Jewelers May Follow
Geopolitics may finally be catching up to the luxury jewelry market. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Cartier CEO Cyrille...
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Exclusive Industry Interview: BriteCo CEO Dustin Lemick Plans For Future As Company Raises $9m Series A
May 4, 2022
Last month BriteCo, the insurtech company making jewelry and watch insurance more accessible, secured a $9 million...
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Buyer Beware: Closer Examination of the Burj Alhamal Ruby Casts Doubt on its $120 Million Valuation
April 21, 2022
An astonishing record-breaking rough ruby of 8,400 carats, weighing 2.8 kilograms, from Winza, Tanzania has gone on...
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Further Push Consumers Toward Lab Grown Diamonds To Avoid Russian Conflict Diamonds
April 15, 2022
The UK government recently announced a slew of new sanctions against Russian industries directly benefiting Putin's regime,...
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Major Retailers Stop Buying Russian Diamonds as Public Pressure Mounts Amidst Ongoing Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Humanitarian Crisis
April 8, 2022
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, international pressure to stop doing business in Russia...
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Largest White Diamond in Auction History Expected to Fetch $30 Million at Christie’s in May 2022
May 2, 2022
Christie's, the legendary English auction house founded by James Christie in 1766, will host an auction this...
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Diamond Foundry Sues US Over Tariffs on Chinese Diamonds
March 30, 2022
On March 17th, lab-grown producer Diamond Foundry filed a lawsuit against the United States government over President...
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More Couples Embracing Custom Engagement Ring Trend
March 29, 2022
When Jessica Ames, 26, and Celia Hansen, 28, got engaged last year, both women ended up having...
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Experts Disagree on Russian Invasion Impact on Diamond Industry
March 28, 2022
Despite the consensus that the Russia-Ukraine war could see long-term negative effects on the global diamond industry,...
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EU and UK Sanctions on Russia Continue to Exclude Diamonds
March 25, 2022
This week members of the European Union (EU) discussed increasing sanctions against industries tied to Russia’s government....
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Push Gold Prices Beyond $2000 Per Ounce
March 21, 2022
Last week, industry experts felt the supply of diamonds and gold would not see a short-term supply...
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U.S. Sanctions Russian Diamonds Over Ukraine Invasion
March 17, 2022
Last week, the International Gem Society detailed how the war between Russia and Ukraine, launched by the...
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Doroth’ee Gizenga, Leading Light for Small Diamond Miners, Dies
March 16, 2022
The diamond mining industry is mourning the loss of Doroth’ee Gizenga, a world-renowned human rights defender and...
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Fine Jewelry Market Forecasts Growth in 2022 Driven By Online Sales, Luxury Goods
March 15, 2022
Many global jewelry retailers are reporting that the current state of the global jewelry market is robust...
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Will Not Disrupt Supply of Diamonds, Gold in the Short Term
By Walter Yeates with Lisa Rosen contributing
March 10, 2022
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an...
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The World’s Largest Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Expected to Auction for $48 Million
March 9, 2022
A 15.1-carat fancy blue vivid diamond will hit Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction block in April with a...
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Spring 2022 Trends Include Pearl Jewelry for Men and Women
March 3, 2022
A new study by A2Z Market Research has revealed that the global pearl jewelry market is likely...
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How COVID Has Impacted the Supply of Tourmaline and Zircon
March 3, 2022
Dealers showcased inventory that had been building over the last few years at the American Gem Trade...
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Dealers at Tucson Gem Show Confirm Increasing Demand for Montana Sapphires
February 16, 2022
TUCSON -- After a cancellation in 2021, the Tucson Gem Show returned to Arizona from February 10-13,...
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Sotheby’s Sells 555.55-ct Enigma Diamond for $4.3m
Sotheby’s sold the 55-sided, 555.55-ct Enigma diamond for $4.3 million. It’s the largest natural black diamond and largest cut diamond...
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