Nash James Enterprises LLC
Supplier of colored gemstones specializing in emeralds, rubies, sapphires and other fine gem varieties such as alexandrite, tanzanite, tourmaline,…
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.
Pricing Faceted Gems and Calculating Your Return on Investment
For investors, pricing faceted gems depends on your place in the supply chain. Price them too high and experienced customers may pass you by. Price…
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…
Negotiations 101: Four Key Principles for Gem Investors
The most important part of any gemstone deal is the negotiation. Even if you have unrivaled expertise on the stone you’re buying or selling, your…
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…
The Impact of Lab-Grown Stones on the Gem Market
A new consumer trend is disrupting the gemstone market: lab-grown stones. Although created in labs, these gems have the same optical, chemical,…
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