Latest Issue
The Timeless Art of Gemstone Carving in Idar-Oberstein
Germany's picturesque town of Idar-Oberstein stands as a beacon of excellence in the world of gemstones. Renowned not only for its gem cutting and trading, this vibrant locale is also celebrated for its very rich tradition of Steinschneidekunst –...
Beauty and the Brooch
In the world of fashion and accessories, brooches have long held a special place as versatile and elegant adornments. Often small but always significant, these pieces of jewelry have transcended centuries, evolving from practical utilitarian items to symbols of...
Idar-Oberstein – Centuries of Excellence
A small but internationally important town in the German Hunsrück region, Idar-Oberstein has enjoyed a strong reputation on the international stage with its gemstone trade for many years. Experts such as traders, cutters, carvers and diamond workers from Idar-Oberstein...
Cutting It Close and Critical
Estimated reading time: 11 minutes
In past issues, InColor has delved into the world of lapidary artists, illuminating the intricate processes of cutting, polishing and engraving gemstones. In this article, we take a more detailed look at the relationship...
Gübelin Opens New Gem Lab in Bangkok
The The Gübelin Gem Lab announces the opening of a permanent gem testing laboratory in Thailand in September 2024, located on the 29th floor of the Jewelry Trade Center Building in Bangkok. For more than 20 years, Gübelin Gem...
The Museums in the German Gem Paradise
Although it may be a small town of only 30,000 souls, Idar-Oberstein, nestled in Germany's picturesque Hunsrück Mountains, has a very large and imposing position on the global gemstone landscape. Through the centuries, miners sought out amethyst and other...
Factors Reshaping the Jewelry Landscape
In recent years, I have been involved in a number of jewelry design competitions and it is evident that the rate of change is rapid. Businesses need to be aware of the market trends and demands and be prepared...
Ode to Idar
If you are reading this magazine, it stands reason that you are one of the thousands of industry professionals and individuals who share our love affair with colored gemstones. So often, those of us in the industry lose touch...
The Gold of The North . A View from Gdansk, Poland
Amber is one of Nature's most remarkable organic gemstones. Appreciated around the world for thousands of years for its many qualities, this intriguing gem is actually the fossilized resin of trees, both deciduous and coniferous. This resin has undergone...
Australian Opal Awards
The winners of the Australian Opal Awards were announced recently at a Gala Dinner held in Lightning Ridge, NSW, Australia. A few are presented here.
The $15,000 Open Prestige Jewellery Award, sponsored by Cody Opals (Australia) Pty Ltd, Iris Opal...
Special Idar-Oberstein
Color Trends
Book Reviews
Talking Fei Cui Jade
Fei cui jade is highly appreciated in Eastern cultures for its beauty, power and good fortune, with rising interest in the Western world. The record prices received at auction as well as the growing demand for this remarkable gemstone bring us visit the book Fei Cui Jade – A...
The Smithsonian National Gem Collection – Unearthed
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Knowing Jeffrey Post personally and having been to the back room of the Smithsonian Gem Hall, when I heard of this book being available, I knew it would be a must-have for my library. I was not disappointed and the praises that appear here...
Emerald – Modern Gemmology
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
The book Emerald: Modern Gemmology is the first one to take a comprehensive look at emerald since the 1981 publication of Sinkankas’ Emerald & Other Beryls. Several fine volumes have been published in the interim: Ronald Ringsrud’s love letter, Emerald: A Passionate Guide (2009);...
Previous Issue - Incolor 48
North America – Digging for Gems in Southern California
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
From the late 19th century through the first decade of the 20th, Southern California was the principal source of...
Australia – Colored Gemstone Mining and Supply
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Australia is renowned for its deposits of opal and sapphire, which are mined predominantly by small mining operations—typically family...
Color Predictions for a Bright Future
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
In early 2020, a collaboration began with Idar-Oberstein’s Constantin Wild to create an exclusive 2022 Forecast Color Palette to...
Colombia – New Realities in the Emerald Industry
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
For millennia, from antiquity to the present, emeralds have fascinated humankind. The luscious green gem is found in many...
East Africa – Mining and Rough Supply
Estimated reading time: 13 minutes
The impact of Covid-19 on the entire colored stone supply chain is undeniable. While most people have personally felt...
