SourcingJan 03, 2023
What You Should Know About the Company Mining in Yogo AgainYogo Mine in Montana, which produces the popular Yogo sapphires, was dormant for nearly four decades.
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SourcingDec 21, 2022
The World Gem Foundation’s ‘Project Africa’ Aims to Level the Playing FieldIn a Q&A, founder Geoff Dominy shares WGF’s plans for training a generation of gemologists in gem-producing countries in Africa.
IndependentsDec 19, 2022
In Memoriam: Those We Said Goodbye to in 2022 From beloved designers and retailers to gem dealers with decades of experience, National Jeweler looks back on those individuals we lost this year.
GradingDec 14, 2022
GIA Sees ‘Unusual’ Color Change in Sapphires During Stability Testing Some sapphires gain orange or yellow coloration when exposed to incandescent light, according to a recent lab note.
AuctionsDec 13, 2022
13-Carat Pink Diamond Pulled from Jewelry Auction Allegedly Stolen It’s believed to be part of a $90 million scheme perpetrated by a man who billed himself as a psychic online.
CrimeDec 12, 2022
4 Suspects Arrested in TN After Attempted Smash-and-Grab Jewelry Robbery Franklin police believe they could be connected to five other similar robberies.
IndependentsDec 09, 2022
Muzo x NYCJW ‘Here We Are’ Jewels Find a Home at Greenwich St. JewelersThey will be available exclusively at the retailer through Valentine’s Day 2023.
Events & AwardsDec 08, 2022
NAJA’s Winter Education Conference Returns to Tucson in 2023The 59th Ace It event is scheduled for Jan. 29 and 30 at the Tucson Convention Center.
AuctionsDec 07, 2022
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction Totals Nearly $59M in New YorkAfter a 13-carat pink diamond was pulled ahead of the sale, blue and colorless diamonds reigned supreme.
AuctionsDec 06, 2022
Jewels from the Sunken ‘Ship of Gold’ Smash Auction EstimatesHolabird Western Americana Collections offered hundreds of treasures recovered from the S.S. Central America in its Dec. 3 sale.
AuctionsDec 02, 2022
Here’s How 2 Royal Jewels Performed at Auction in DenmarkA princess’s tiara fell within its pre-sale estimate while an Art Deco bracelet from a queen doubled it.
SourcingDec 01, 2022
Nomad’s Is Selling Its Stones to Raise Money for Ukraine AgainIn the spirit of an advent calendar, “Gems to Help Ukraine” will sell a stone a day through Dec. 24 on the Nomad’s Instagram account.
GradingDec 01, 2022
PhotoScribe Granted Patent for Method that Verifies a Stone’s IdentificationThe secure mark combines an overt mark with a covert data set to provide assurance on a gem.
WatchesNov 30, 2022
Watchfinder & Co. Will Launch a Marketplace Next Year It will provide a place for select luxury watch retailers to sell their stock.
SourcingNov 30, 2022
Firestone Restarts Operations of Lesotho Diamond MineLiqhobong has been in a care-and-maintenance period since the start of the pandemic.
MajorsNov 29, 2022
Claire’s to Open Shop-in-Shops in Select U.S. Macy’s Stores The partnership brings Claire’s jewelry and accessories to 20 Macy’s locations in time for the holiday season.
Events & AwardsNov 28, 2022
Registration Is Open for AGA’s Annual Tucson Conference Scheduled for Feb. 1, the event will feature six gemological education presentations and three hands-on sessions.
MajorsNov 28, 2022
The Kingswood Co. Is One of U.S.’s Fastest-Growing Companies AgainThe jewelry cleaner manufacturer jumped up to No. 3066 on the Inc. 5000 list.
AuctionsNov 23, 2022
This Sapphire Tiara Once Owned by a Danish Princess Is Going to AuctionThe Dec. 1 jewelry sale at Bonhams-owned Bruun Rasmussen will have several other pieces of royal jewelry on the block.
AuctionsNov 22, 2022
Jewelry Recovered from Sunken ‘Ship of Gold’ Heads to Auction The S.S. Central America sank in 1857 off the coast of South Carolina, carrying tons of gold from the California Gold Rush.
SourcingNov 21, 2022
Provenance Proof Launches Online Marketplace for Traceable Gems Debuting today, it is open to Provenance Proof blockchain users.
EditorsNov 18, 2022
9 of My Favorite Pieces from the AGTA Spectrum Awards Editors’ DaySenior Editor Brecken Branstrator’s highlights include a chrome tourmaline ring, a giant opal necklace, and an American mined stone.
GradingNov 17, 2022
GIA Labs Report Receiving 2 Moissanites Submitted as Diamonds The discoveries were outlined in the Lab Notes section of the fall 2022 issue of Gems & Gemology.
AuctionsNov 16, 2022
One More Big Pink Diamond Heads to Auction, With $35M Price TagIt follows a few other notable fancy color diamonds at auction this fall, with mixed results.
Events & AwardsNov 15, 2022
Spend ‘A Day at the Alfie’ During Tucson Gem Shows with Museum’s New EventSlated for Saturday, Feb. 4, it will feature presentations, networking, and an evening component with music and dinner.
