The miner said an 835-carat emerald saw “stiff competition” in its July sale.
Search
![The deadline to enter with early bird pricing is Sept. 20, and the final deadline is Oct. 9. Pictured is last year’s “Best of Show” award winner in the Spectrum division, a platinum ring featuring a 15.22-carat black opal by Niveet Nagpal at Omi Privé. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the jewelry design contest.](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/bb6eac37b90119e59368710737ba6d91.jpg)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the jewelry design contest and the deadline for entries has just been extended.
![Navneet Gems & Minerals is now offering salt-and-pepper sapphires from the Songea region in Tanzania, which come in various colors, including yellow, green, and teal. Navneet Gems salt & pepper sapphires](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/318ef69e5b86454b99a0f9912ab6f5aa.jpg)
Sourced from Tanzania, the stones feature a unique hematite inclusion.
![The Curious Gem said it is the first retailer to offer peridot from Fuli Gemstones’ mine in China. Fuli Gemstones peridot The Curious Gem](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/fc15dd0a679d59f41a0ada3f57e7c8fe.jpg)
The U.K.-based online supplier will offer calibrated stones under 1 carat.
![National Jeweler top 10 stories of 2024 graphic](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/1486f88bcf2d1d411a09d674f3bfaa62.png)
Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff shares a rundown of the National Jeweler website’s most popular articles as we hit the halfway point of the year.
![These ruby and diamond earrings by Dena Kemp ($135,000) are among the 19 pieces in this Amanda’s Style File celebrating July’s birthstone, the ruby. Dena Kemp ruby earrings](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/3c2fba9253cc60e0ecc3b2f7fc708474.jpg)
The rich red July birthstone is the epitome of romance.
![Gübelin’s new Gem Passport lists key gemstone features and is powered by Gemtelligence, an AI-based gemstone analyzation tool the lab launched in 2023. Gübelin Gem passport](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/3c46c5e41eae70dfd1be58c517e03cfd.jpg)
The Gem Passport is available for emeralds, rubies, and blue sapphires weighing up to 3 carats.
![Dev Shetty has stepped down as CEO of Fura Gems. The former Gemfields executive joined the company in 2017. Former Fura Gems CEO Dev Shetty](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/11d061e6bf1c406d95cd759af852bcae.jpg)
He’s leaving the colored gemstone miner to pursue other opportunities, the company said Friday.
![From left to right: A loose Montana sapphire from Kimberly Collins Colored Gems; the "Patchwork" earrings featuring sapphire, topaz and chrysoprase from designer Emily P. Wheeler; Jenna Blake's gold, diamond and turquoise bangle; a loose faceted chrysoberyl from B&B Gems, and a blue-green tourmaline pendant necklace by Lisa Nik colored gemstones](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/18e942ae42735e048483a14d2b5d5c6c.jpg)
Associate Editor Lauren McLemore shares her roundup of trending designs, vendors’ top picks and the unexpected color that made a statement.
![Gemfields latest mixed-quality ruby auction brought in $68.7 million.
Gemfields ruby](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/765fc07e36b68ece84363ed613919fe4.jpg)
The sale marks the miner’s 10th anniversary of its first auction of rubies from the Montepuez Ruby Mine in Mozambique.
![Helen Molesworth’s new book, “Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time,” is a blend of gemology, history, pop culture, and her own story. Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/afe2a606e2edce304049111d98eb4258.jpg)
“Precious: The History and Mystery of Gems Across Time” will be available on Sept. 17.
![Rose-cut cabochon Montana sapphires from Columbia Gem House. In her State of the Majors story, Associate Editor Lauren McLemore highlights non-traditional gemstone cuts and other trends shaping the colored gemstone market. Rose cut arch cabochons Columbia Gem House](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/468236400e0b6a67638f60d551a46acc.jpg)
As prices of “The Big Three” skyrocket, supply dwindles, and focus on sustainability grows, an age of open-mindedness is dawning.
![This 45-carat fancy vivid yellow diamond is the highlight of Phillips’ upcoming jewelry auction in New York. 45 carat yellow diamond](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/5dde67a812a014421fe4025be808497c.jpg)
The stone features rare step-cut faceting and is estimated to sell for up to $3.5 million.
![These pearl and diamond earrings from jewelry brand Mason and Books ($4,750) are among the 17 pieces in this Amanda’s Style File celebrating June’s birthstone, the pearl. Mason and Books pearl and diamond earrings](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/de972aad76a35ab66ae44a4bdd0cb391.jpg)
Whether their style is classic or more avant-garde, jewelry lovers born in June can find a pearl piece that’s perfect for them.
![Gemfields reported strong results at its recent emerald auction, including a new record price-per-carat average. Gemfields rough emerald](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/de58761c130b692fcf79468c8709ec49.jpg)
Its May sale of gemstones from the Kagem mine in Zambia was strong despite a softening market.
![Online luxury marketplace 1stDibs detailed the popular jewelry trends it saw in 2023, and they included bows and snakes. Pictured are Akaila Reid’s 18-karat yellow gold bow drop earrings (left) with South Sea pearls and pavé diamonds totaling 0.98 carats and Delphine Leymarie’s 18-karat yellow gold snake ring with diamonds totaling 0.18 carats. Pavé Drop Bow earrings and Facette Snake diamond ring](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/51bb97282a55e50da5636f1cdd38e591.jpg)
A recent jewelry trends report sheds light on what likely will be hot when the industry descends on the desert.
![1872 x 1052 Gemolite.jpg](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/9d60901b44425a53b9010301897a3bbc.jpg)
GIA®’s most advanced microscope has new features to optimize greater precision and comfort.
![In her latest Style File, Amanda Gizzi selects 15 pieces that will make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Lauren K Mosaic necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/9775ea330ef74ec20e908c39351b44d0.jpg)
Show your mother some love with a piece of fine jewelry.
![The “Horizon” collection uses aquamarines, gray spinel, and blue sapphires as representations of the ocean and sky. Horizon Campaign Collage](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/597b69f455c043b20c8b60f483ae4f5f.jpg)
“Horizon” invites individuals to explore the limitless possibilities that lie ahead, said the brand.
![These 18-karat gold and diamond earrings set with emeralds from Zambia are one of 20 pieces of jewelry featured in this Amanda’s Style File, which celebrates May’s beloved birthstone. Syna emerald earrings](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/f2c903299cd5479d19694ad53eb6a82b.jpg)
May’s birthstone is beloved for its rich green hue and its versatility.
![Retrouvaí’s 18-karat yellow gold “Treasure” necklace with tourmaline, tanzanite, fire opal, aquamarine, emerald, morganite, and Ethiopian opal ($135,000) Retrouvaí’s Treasure Necklace](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ceb2993b7fc99d0b71163a7a15c868b2.jpg)
A new addition to the “Heirloom” collection, this one-of-a-kind piece features 32 custom-cut gemstones.
![Lionheart’s 14-karat yellow gold “Seasons Evil Eye” interchangeable gemstone charm with a turquoise disc and diamonds, totaling 0.44 carats. The price includes six different gemstone discs. ($4,130) Evil Eye Charm with Turquoise Disc](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/0d7a010f4a5db4160c76c4783282a22d.jpg)
The charm is a modern rendition of the evil eye amulet that has been worn for thousands of years.
![On Wednesday, AGTA announced a new rule banning the display of loose gemstones or jewelry “comprising non-natural gemstones, ones that are man-made, synthetic, or lab grown,” at all of its shows, beginning with GemFair Tucson 2025. AGTA logo](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/099b4f023045ea5d04b7bb714f8da375.jpg)
Members can still sell lab-grown stones, it said, but only natural gems are allowed on the show floor.
![A top lot in part two of Phillips’ Geneva Jewels Auction, this 6.21-carat fancy vivid pink diamond is estimated to sell for 9.5 million to 13.6 million CHF ($10.5 million to $15 million). 6.21-carat fancy vivid pink diamond](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/ecbb9755ef2243bf3343ad00e365ba5e.jpg)
Colored gemstones and signed jewels are the focus of its upcoming Geneva sale.
![In a ceremony last month, Naomi Sarna’s carved 703-carat “L’Heure Bleu” set a Guinness World Record as the world’s largest cut tanzanite. Its sterling silver base is inspired by the winds of Tanzania’s Great Rift Valley. 703 carat Tanzanite](https://uploads.nationaljeweler.com/uploads/9a723baa73f41f4ee3b9f7826bbe0580.jpg)
Carved by Naomi Sarna, the “L’Heure Bleu” is now the world’s largest cut tanzanite.