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Riding the Waves Through Rough Times

Issue 56 ICA Report Damien Cody -
As 2026 begins, we find ourselves continuing to operate in uncertain times. Across the globe, we face economic downturns that shake confidence. Political unrest that...
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Royal Provenance, Modern Brilliance

Issue 56 Auctions Ioannis Alexandris -
The November/December 2025 auctions delivered a spectacular sequence of sales, with some of the most historically compelling and visually arresting jewels to appear at...
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Amethyst’s Regal Allure

Issue 56 Gemstones Lauriane Lognay -
Re-visiting a gemstone that has been in the jewelry world for hundreds of years—and written about many thousands of times—can be a daunting task....
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Confronting new sensibilities in the year ahead

Issue 56 ICA Report Douglas Hucker -
No doubt, many in our industry are eyeing Tucson as a harbinger of how the coming year might play out. It is clear that...
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TPS 2026 To Take Place in Detroit

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The Symposium for the Advancement of Jewelry Manufacturing Technology (TPS), now in its fourth year, is a passionate, collaborative, non-commercial, non-profit, global community inspiring...
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Determination of Emerald Origin Through the Identification of Solid Inclusions

Issue 56 Gemstones T. Rozet, V. Fejoz, A. Arsac, M.P.H. Curti and W. Oei -
Introduction The study of solid inclusions (Figure 1) remains one of the most relevant sources of information for determining the geographic origin of gemstones. The...
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The VII National Gemological Conference

Issue 56 Events Francesca Gandolfo -
The conference began with a first session about new developments in gemology, dedicated to the wonderful world of tourmalines. Claudio Milisenda from the DSEF...
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Precious corals and genomic transparency

Issue 56 Gemstones Dr Laurent E. Cartier, Dr. Bertalan Lendvay, Dr. Akitsugu Sato and Dr. Michael S. Krzemnicki -
Precious corals have been coveted across different continents and are some of the oldest gems used by humans. Historically, they were found in the...
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PANTONE’S Color of the Year Is WHITE

Issue 56 Industry News InColor -
Describing it as A Whisper of Tranquility and Peace in a Noisy World, Pantone introduced its Color of the Year 2026, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud...
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GIT 2025 – Concludes on a Successful Note

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The 8th International Gem and Jewelry Conference (GIT 2025) under the theme Responsible Gem & Jewelry Supply Chain, was held on 8–9 September 2025...
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The Historic Teachings of Gemcutting

Issue 56 InColor Cynthia Unninayar -
As its title implies, this book presents a detailed, scholarly, and engaging journey through the long, intricate history of gemstone cutting—a craft that sits at the intersection of artistry, geometry, gemology, and human ingenuity. From its opening chapters, the authors demonstrate a deep command of the subject, weaving together archaeological...
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Talking Fei Cui Jade

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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...
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The Smithsonian National Gem Collection – Unearthed

InColor Richard Drucker -
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...
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