Supply and Demand: Gemstone Market Dynamics
The gem market can be very subjective. Nevertheless, investors can make money by starting with the basics: understanding supply and demand in…
What Do the GIA Gem Clarity Grading Codes Mean?
A gemstone’s clarity grade indicates how free it is of inclusions and blemishes. Learn how to decipher the GIA clarity grading codes and types.…
Gemstone Buying for Profit: Budget and Basis
Good-quality gemstones are expensive, but you can make money investing in gems even if you have a small investment budget. Learn to buy right.
How to Prepare for Gemstone Negotiations
The first step in any negotiation is preparation. If you don’t do adequate work at this phase, you’ll leave money on the table. To prepare for…
How to Establish a Network of Gem Trade Contacts
To make profitable gemstone investments, you need knowledge, whether you get it through a formal certification program or self-education. However,…
The Inner Workings of the Gem Trade
To understand the gem trade, you must first understand the players. In this guide, I’ll divide the players into tiers in order to make discussing…
Gemstone Rarity and Ease of Replacement
By definition, most gemstones are rare, since the minerals we classify as “gem-quality” only make up a very small fraction of the Earth’s…
Supply and Demand: Gemstone Market Dynamics
As investment vehicles, gems share many characteristics with fine art. Like art, gems are a class of unique assets — each gem is one-of-a-kind…
Your Gemstone Investment Budget and Basis
Good-quality gemstones are expensive. If you don’t have sufficient capital, you’ll have a harder time investing in gems. In general, only…
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