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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…

A new consumer trend is disrupting the gemstone market: lab-grown stones. Although created in labs, these gems have the same optical, chemical,…

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…

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…

Good-quality gemstones are expensive. If you don’t have sufficient capital, you’ll have a harder time investing in gems. In general, only…

Gemstone investing involves different types of risks. You’ll never completely eliminate risk from any investment, so risk management is key.…

There are so many common gemstone treatments available today that keeping track of them can be difficult. This list and handy cheat sheet can help.…

Gemstone treatments and synthetics are becoming more sophisticated. Learn about the advanced gemology equipment that gem labs use to stay ahead…

You can’t eliminate all risks from gem investing, but understanding the risks you’ll face and your appetite for them will help you with risk…