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Exclusive: IGS Reveals the Most Popular Gemstone by State for 2023

Join us as we unveil the most coveted gemstones that have captured the hearts of residents in every corner of...

Latest Trends from GemGenève 2023

June 2, 2023 Photo Credit: Olena Rybnikova GemGenève is an international gem and jewelry show that takes place in Geneva,...

All The Gems & Jewelry Worn To King Charles III’s Coronation

May 18, 2023 Earlier this month, some of the world’s most brilliant gems got to shine in the limelight of...

What Gems Kate Princess of Wales Will Wear to King Charles III’s Coronation

May 4, 2023 Photo Credit: Shutterstock/Featureflash Photo Agency The coronation of King Charles III is going to be a glittering...

The Gems Queen Camilla May Wear to King Charles III’s Coronation

May 3, 2023 This week, the United Kingdom won’t just crown a new King, but a new Queen. We already...

The Controversial Diamonds Queen Camilla May Wear to King Charles’ Coronation

May 3, 2023 Photo credit: Royal Collection Trust / © His Majesty King Charles III 2023 The United Kingdom’s newest...

Everything You Need to Know About St. Edward’s Crown Ahead of King Charles III’s Coronation

April 27, 2023 The St. Edward's Crown, which has played a major role in the coronation of monarchs in England...

What Is the British Coronation Regalia and How Much Is It Worth?

April 27, 2023 While King Charles III has already been ruling as the monarch of the United Kingdom since his...

Exclusive: Rauw Alejandro and Rosalía’s engagement ring details revealed

We reveal new custom details and photos of Rosalia's 4 carat round diamond engagement ring.

The Difference Between the British Crown Jewels and the Coronation Regalia

April 3, 2023 The British Crown Jewels on display at the Tower of London. The jewels were moved from Westminster...

Almost Three Years Later, Covid-19 Continues to Plague Gemstone Mining in Brazil and Madagascar

March 3, 2023 The pandemic changed a lot of things in the world. One effect was the interruption of supply...

American Gemstones: Domestic Treasures Featured at the 2023 Tucson Gem Show

February 20, 2023 Many in the United States view gemstones as exotic luxury items from romantic, far-away locations. Perhaps you...

Everything You Need to Know About the British Coronation Regalia Ahead of King Charles’ Coronation

February 8, 2023 The British Crown Jewels with the Imperial State Crown center (1) and St. Edward's Crown (2) (Photo...

Interest in Lab Grown Diamonds is Surging, Shows No Signs of Stopping

Recently, CNN spoke to independent diamond industry analyst Edahn Golan regarding the recent surge of lab grown diamonds. Golan revealed...

Mystery at Met Gala 2022: Did Emma Chamberlain Wear A Stolen Necklace?

May 17, 2022 Is this the Patiala Necklace? Cartier and Emma Chamberlain have not commented. Photo attribution: Getty Images The annual...

Emerald Jewelry Leads Spring 2022 Trends As Celebrity Engagements Leave Consumers Green with Envy

May 13, 2022 The birthstone of May, the verdant, green glow of emerald ushers in the start of spring year...

The Best Gilded Age Jewelry at the Met Gala 2022: Tiaras, Chokers, and Nail Guards Fit For A Chinese Empress

May 9, 2022 It’s been a week since the Met Gala red carpet, but people just can’t seem to stop...

Exclusive Industry Interview: Clean Origin CEO Alexander Weindling Predicts Explosive Growth For Lab-Grown Diamonds

May 9, 2022 Lab-grown diamonds are finally hitting mainstream consumers, and Alexander Weindling, Co-Founder and CEO of Great Heights, which...

De Beers Cullinan Blue Diamond Nearly Breaks World Record Auction Price

May 6, 2022 The largest vivid blue diamond to ever appear on auction sold for a staggering sum at Sotheby's...

Cartier Signals Price Increase And Other Luxury Jewelers May Follow

Geopolitics may finally be catching up to the luxury jewelry market. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Cartier CEO Cyrille...

Exclusive Industry Interview: BriteCo CEO Dustin Lemick Plans For Future As Company Raises $9m Series A

May 4, 2022 Last month BriteCo, the insurtech company making jewelry and watch insurance more accessible, secured a $9 million...

Buyer Beware: Closer Examination of the Burj Alhamal Ruby Casts Doubt on its $120 Million Valuation

April 21, 2022 An astonishing record-breaking rough ruby of 8,400 carats, weighing 2.8 kilograms, from Winza, Tanzania has gone on...

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Further Push Consumers Toward Lab Grown Diamonds To Avoid Russian Conflict Diamonds

April 15, 2022 The UK government recently announced a slew of new sanctions against Russian industries directly benefiting Putin's regime,...

Major Retailers Stop Buying Russian Diamonds as Public Pressure Mounts Amidst Ongoing Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Humanitarian Crisis

April 8, 2022 Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, international pressure to stop doing business in Russia...

Largest White Diamond in Auction History Expected to Fetch $30 Million at Christie’s in May 2022

May 2, 2022 Christie's, the legendary English auction house founded by James Christie in 1766, will host an auction this...

Diamond Foundry Sues US Over Tariffs on Chinese Diamonds

March 30, 2022 On March 17th, lab-grown producer Diamond Foundry filed a lawsuit against the United States government over President...

More Couples Embracing Custom Engagement Ring Trend

March 29, 2022 When Jessica Ames, 26, and Celia Hansen, 28, got engaged last year, both women ended up having...

Experts Disagree on Russian Invasion Impact on Diamond Industry

March 28, 2022 Despite the consensus that the Russia-Ukraine war could see long-term negative effects on the global diamond industry,...

EU and UK Sanctions on Russia Continue to Exclude Diamonds

March 25, 2022 This week members of the European Union (EU) discussed increasing sanctions against industries tied to Russia’s government....

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine May Push Gold Prices Beyond $2000 Per Ounce

March 21, 2022 Last week, industry experts felt the supply of diamonds and gold would not see a short-term supply...

U.S. Sanctions Russian Diamonds Over Ukraine Invasion

March 17, 2022 Last week, the International Gem Society detailed how the war between Russia and Ukraine, launched by the...

Doroth’ee Gizenga, Leading Light for Small Diamond Miners, Dies

March 16, 2022 The diamond mining industry is mourning the loss of Doroth’ee Gizenga, a world-renowned human rights defender and...

Fine Jewelry Market Forecasts Growth in 2022 Driven By Online Sales, Luxury Goods

March 15, 2022 Many global jewelry retailers are reporting that the current state of the global jewelry market is robust...

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Will Not Disrupt Supply of Diamonds, Gold in the Short Term

By Walter Yeates with Lisa Rosen contributing March 10, 2022 On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered an...

The World’s Largest Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond Expected to Auction for $48 Million

March 9, 2022 A 15.1-carat fancy blue vivid diamond will hit Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction block in April with a...

Spring 2022 Trends Include Pearl Jewelry for Men and Women

March 3, 2022 A new study by A2Z Market Research has revealed that the global pearl jewelry market is likely...

How COVID Has Impacted the Supply of Tourmaline and Zircon

March 3, 2022 Dealers showcased inventory that had been building over the last few years at the American Gem Trade...

Dealers at Tucson Gem Show Confirm Increasing Demand for Montana Sapphires

February 16, 2022 TUCSON -- After a cancellation in 2021, the Tucson Gem Show returned to Arizona from February 10-13,...

Sotheby’s Sells 555.55-ct Enigma Diamond for $4.3m

Sotheby’s sold the 55-sided, 555.55-ct Enigma diamond for $4.3 million. It’s the largest natural black diamond and largest cut diamond...