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		<title>The Gübelin Gem Museum</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Situated in the Swiss city of Lucerne, the Gübelin Gem Museum opens a window into the captivating world of colored gemstones, tracing their origins, formation, and enduring allure. Beyond its dazzling displays, the museum chronicles the 170-year history of the House of Gübelin, a name synonymous with innovation, scientific excellence, and a deep passion for [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/the-gubelin-gem-museum-a-jewel-in-the-heart-of-switzerland/">The Gübelin Gem Museum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Situated in the Swiss city of Lucerne, the Gübelin Gem Museum opens a window into the captivating world of colored gemstones, tracing their origins, formation, and enduring allure.</strong></p>



<p>Beyond its dazzling displays, the museum chronicles the 170-year history of the House of Gübelin, a name synonymous with innovation, scientific excellence, and a deep passion for gemology.</p>



<p>Established in 2023 to commemorate the centenary of the Gübelin Gem Lab, the museum serves as both a tribute to this legacy and a celebration of the natural wonders that have inspired it.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1000" height="594" src="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0002.png" alt="Gems from all over the world can be interactively discovered in the Gem Wall." class="wp-image-3606" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0002.png 1000w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0002-300x178.png 300w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0002-768x456.png 768w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0002-707x420.png 707w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0002-640x380.png 640w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0002-681x405.png 681w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Gems from all over the world can be interactively discovered in the Gem Wall.</figcaption></figure>



<p>At the core of the museum’s exhibition stands the remarkable Gem Wall installation, an artistic and scientific masterpiece. Comprising 174 gemstones from Gübelin’s extensive reference collection of more than 30,000 specimens, the wall displays a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes.</p>



<p>The stones are arranged in a honeycomb pattern—an elegant nod to the hexagonal crystal structure common to many minerals. Each gem tells its own story, reflecting the geological diversity of the Earth and the meticulous craftsmanship of the gemologists who study and classify them.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="645" src="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003.png" alt="The Big Three – Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire – in their own display cases." class="wp-image-3607" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003.png 1000w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003-300x194.png 300w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003-768x495.png 768w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003-651x420.png 651w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003-341x220.png 341w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003-640x413.png 640w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_099_Image_0003-681x439.png 681w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Big Three – Emerald, Ruby, and Sapphire – in their own display cases.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Nearby exhibits shed light on the pioneering research of Eduard Josef Gübelin (1913-2005), one of the most influential gemologists of the 20th century. His groundbreaking work established the scientific foundations of modern gemology and continues to inspire contemporary research and practice.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" width="1000" height="589" src="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_100_Image_0002.png" alt="Displays follow the journey of a gemstone from rough to polished." class="wp-image-3609" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_100_Image_0002.png 1000w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_100_Image_0002-300x177.png 300w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_100_Image_0002-768x452.png 768w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_100_Image_0002-713x420.png 713w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_100_Image_0002-640x377.png 640w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_100_Image_0002-681x400.png 681w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Displays follow the journey of a gemstone from rough to polished.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The museum’s narrative also delves into the geological formation and origins of the Big Three precious stones—rubies, emeralds, and sapphires. Through a combination of interactive exhibits and scientific insights, it explores the immense natural forces that shaped these gems over millions of years.</p>



<p>The exhibition also highlights the latest technological advancements of the Gübelin Gem Lab, including the Provenance Proof system. This pioneering platform—home to the world’s first blockchain for colored gemstones—promotes traceability and transparency across the global gemstone and jewelry industry, exemplifying Gübelin’s commitment to integrity and innovation.</p>


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<p>Complementing the museum’s exhibitions is the distinguished Gübelin Academy, that offers specialized education in colored gemstones. The Academy provides a refined and immersive environment where gemstone professionals and enthusiasts alike can deepen their knowledge and appreciation of gemology.</p>



<p>Through this integration of science, art, and education, the Gübelin Gem Museum stands as a beacon of excellence—illuminating the beauty, complexity, and enduring mystery of gemstones. (www.gubelin.com)</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/the-gubelin-gem-museum-a-jewel-in-the-heart-of-switzerland/">The Gübelin Gem Museum</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<title>Fei Cui Global Supply Chain Research &#8211; Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:26:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Gemstones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[No 56]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>During the Christmas to New Year 2024/2025 period and throughout 2025, the Guild Field Expedition Team traveled to Fei Cui producing areas and market centers for A-Type sample laboratory/education reference samples and to study the state of the market. With the samples collected in Guatemala, we were able to develop highly accurate testing procedures and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/fei-cui-global-supply-chain-research-update/">Fei Cui Global Supply Chain Research &#8211; Update</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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<p>During the Christmas to New Year 2024/2025 period and throughout 2025, the Guild Field Expedition Team traveled to Fei Cui producing areas and market centers for A-Type sample laboratory/education reference samples and to study the state of the market.</p>



<p>With the samples collected in Guatemala, we were able to develop highly accurate testing procedures and a database to distinguish Burmese jadeite ─ a very important distinction in China for price point. In Kazakhstan, we were able to understand firsthand the potential volume of the deposit and the market for the material.</p>



<p>At Fei Cui markets in China and Myanmar as well as during our mining area field expeditions, we were able to achieve a deep understanding of the supply chain from sources to China and in China; thus, providing a detailed view into this dynamic market so closely tied to the Chinese market and culture.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mandalay-jade-market-and-the-live-streaming-phenomena"><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color"><strong>Mandalay Jade Market and the Live-Streaming Phenomena</strong></mark></h4>



<p>During Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025, Guild Field Gemology started the year out with a field expedition to Myanmar to study the market and collect samples. A major part of the expedition was to research the Fei Cui market in Mandalay. While the field gemologists had visited this market on numerous earlier occasions, the changes post-Covid were revolutionary.</p>



<p>Our trip started with the Jade Pagoda which we were lucky enough to see before the tragic earthquake destruction. The Pagoda is covered in over 11,000 tons of jade of all colors, textures, and qualities. Over 75 feet high, it was constructed between 2012 and 2015. The individual who had the determination, vision, and passion to create this pagoda had been buying and stockpiling the jade for this magnificent structure for over 25 years.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-center"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="778" height="1024" src="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001-778x1024.jpg" alt="The Jade Pagoda in Mandalay " class="wp-image-3086" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001-778x1024.jpg 778w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001-228x300.jpg 228w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001-768x1011.jpg 768w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001-319x420.jpg 319w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001-640x843.jpg 640w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001-681x897.jpg 681w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_023_Image_0001.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Jade Pagoda in Mandalay was an inspiring sight to see considering the magnitude of the project and the dedication it took to build it. <br>(Photo: Andrew Lucas. ©Guild Gemology Education)</figcaption></figure>



<p>Next, we visited Fei Cui cutting facilities. These were like what we have been seeing for years ─ many small cutting shops in homes converted into cottage industry cutting shops, with basic cutting, sawing, forming, and polishing equipment; not near the sophistication seen at Fei Cui manufacturing locations in China.</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-right"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="490" src="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0004.jpg" alt="Placement of this vivid green color zoning in the finished piece will be critical to value. (Photo: Ruby Liu. ©Guild Gemology Education)" class="wp-image-3093" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0004.jpg 600w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0004-300x245.jpg 300w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0004-514x420.jpg 514w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Placement of this vivid green color zoning in the finished piece will be critical to value. (Photo: Ruby Liu. ©Guild  Gemology Education)</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-right"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="491" src="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0003.jpg" alt="The cutting procedure was fundamentally sawing (where the chance of profit is decided), preforming, and then polishing. (Photo: Andrew Lucas. ©Guild Gemology Education)" class="wp-image-3092" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0003.jpg 600w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0003-300x246.jpg 300w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0003-513x420.jpg 513w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The cutting procedure was fundamentally sawing (where the chance of profit is decided), preforming, and then polishing. (Photo: Andrew Lucas. ©Guild Gemology Education)</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-right"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="600" height="491" src="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0002.jpg" alt="Sawn jadeite was laying all over the backyard and garage of this home/cutting shop. (Photo: Andrew Lucas. ©Guild Gemology Education)" class="wp-image-3090" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0002.jpg 600w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0002-300x246.jpg 300w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_024_Image_0002-513x420.jpg 513w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sawn jadeite was laying all over the backyard  and garage of this home/cutting shop.  (Photo: Andrew Lucas. ©Guild Gemology  Education)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Always exciting is the sawing open of boulders and grinding windows into the boulders. This is the great gamble where money is suddenly made or lost, even for the most experienced Fei Cui buyers. We witnessed all styles of cuts, including bangle bracelets, rings, saddle rings, cabochons, beads, drops, pendants, carvings, etc.</p>



<p>One of my favorite aspects is to watch Fei Cui cutting experts decide how many bangle bracelets to cut from a sawn boulder and how to place them for the most efficient use of color zoning in order to maximize value.</p>



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(Photo: Andrew Lucas. ©Guild Gemology Education)" class="wp-image-3106" srcset="https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_025_Image_0003.jpg 600w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_025_Image_0003-300x246.jpg 300w, https://incolormagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/InColor56_FINAL_Page_025_Image_0003-513x420.jpg 513w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Buyers walking through the early morning rough market scanning rough and sawn jadeite with their torches. <br>(Photo: Andrew Lucas. ©Guild Gemology Education)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Besides the home-converted cutting shops, there are also cutting facilities and free-standing cutters right inside the Mandalay Jade Market, where a tiny fee will get you through the chain link fence and into the most exciting Fei Cui market in the world. There, the cutting was like that of the outside cutting shops ─ same equipment and cutting techniques, and processes.</p>



<p>We watched the critical decisions of sawing and where to place the cuts. Some of the cutting apparatuses in the Jade Market were the very traditional foot-powered wheels, allowing for total human control.</p>



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<p>We started our Jade Market research at the early morning rough market just outside the gated market before sunrise. Rough buyers prefer to examine rough almost in the dark with a few overhead lights and a torch that they will continually tap on the boulder or sawn piece of Fei Cui to get an idea of quality.</p>



<p>It was quite amazing to see this highly complicated determination performed almost in the dark. What was even more amazing was to see rough buyers in the dark examine the rough with their flashlights and then live-stream the images back to China using their cell phone where their customers would make their buying and pricing decisions based on what they saw on their cell phone screens. We were totally amazed.</p>



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<p>The most amazing aspect of our Mandalay Fei Cui research was yet to come. After sunrise, we entered the gated market and saw what I would consider now the most intense gem market in the world.</p>



<p>While I have been to this market in the past, it was now nothing like before. Packed shoulder to shoulder like canned sardines, Burmese dealers interacted with an endless sea of Chinese live-streamers selling Fei Cui back to China with their cell phones. Some Chinese live-streamers were selling rough and other finished Fei Cui in a variety of styles, sizes, colors, and qualities. Some sold wholesale to Chinese dealers in China and while others went direct to Chinese consumers. The dealing, negotiation, and selling over live-streaming was some of the most exciting and intense trading I have ever seen. Groups of Burmese dealers would surround each Chinese live-streamer and push their Fei Cui to them, immediately engaging in fast and furious negotiation. The Chinese live-streamer would show it to their customers by phone and the intense three-way negotiating would get underway.</p>



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<p>This form of Chinese live-streaming from the source goes on in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Zambia, and other source countries but I have not seen the scale and intensity as that in the Mandalay Jade Market. While the terrible earthquake interrupted the market, the Chinese live-streaming phenomena is already coming back to Mandalay.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-guatemala-mines-and-production"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Guatemala ─ Mines and Production</mark></strong></h4>



<p>Right after the 2025 Tucson Gem Show, Guild Field Gemology traveled to Guatemala to research Fei Cui mining and collect A-Type samples for country-of-origin determination. Guatemala has become an important source of Fei Cui for China and the international market.</p>



<p>The price difference for Burmese and Guatemalan Fei Cui of the same size and quality can be extreme, so country-of-origin determination is critical for the market. Also, very little accurate information has been available for Guatemalan mining and production. So, following our motto at Guild “If you don’t go, you don’t know,” Guatemala was a source of high importance to Guild Field Gemology for the laboratory and education.</p>



<p>Only the Ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica tie a gem into their culture as the Chinese have done for Fei Cui and, interestingly, it is the same gem. The Olmecs were aware of and priced Fei Cu,i followed by the Mayans. The Mesoamerican civilizations had cultural, ceremonial, religious, spiritual, and afterlife connection with Fei Cui. Believed to aid fertility in agriculture and people, ceremonial connections, symbols of wealth and power, and a bridge to the afterlife, the Great civilizations of Mesoamerica prized Fei Cui as one of the most valuable materials. As we have lectured throughout China about our Fei Cui field expeditions, this has been one of the most fascinating aspects for the audiences.</p>



<p>We stopped in Antigua, Guatemala to see the tourist market for Guatemalan Fei Cui. Many of the items being sold were local reproductions of Olmec, Mayan, and Aztec Fei Cui objects from Antiquity, along with contemporary jewelry. These stores were very popular with tourists, especially Americans and Europeans from cruise ships, which would come in groups.</p>



<p>The mining area in northeastern Guatemala near Morales and Zacapa (exact locations under confidentiality agreement) consisted of several small-scale to medium-scale operations primarily open-cast mining. Some of these mines are on hills above the river where alluvial Fei Cui has been found. The open-pit mining has been going deeper with some mines over the last few years digging from five meters to now over thirty meters deep. The deposits are in-situ, and the operations are mechanized. Once excavators and trucks remove material and expose in-situ Fei Cui, the material is cut out of the host rock.</p>



<p>At one miner’s home in Morales, we examined ten tons of freshly mined Fei Cui in a variety of colors including the well-known Olmec blue, the predominate color of Guatemalan Fei Cui, as well as black, green, and a small percentage of vivid Imperial green color with an Icy Texture.</p>



<p>Near Zacapa, we visited a large licensed mining area with black Fei Cui, blue Fei Cui, and green Fei Cui in-situ productions. Some of the boulders produced were very large. Eddie, the mine owner, had self-taught himself the formation gemology to an amazing degree and showed us the serpentine and other rock associations at his mine.</p>



<p>Eddie was also able to provide accurate export figures by quantity and color for Guatemalan Fei Cui. Much of the material went to China for manufacturing and is exported in shipping containers.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exports-by-weight-in-tons"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Exports by weight in tons</mark></strong></h5>



<p>In 2020 ─ 400 tons; in 2021 ─ 700 tons; in 2022 ─ 1,800 tons; in 2023 ─ 2,500 tons; and in 2024 ─ 2,800 tons.</p>



<h5 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exports-by-color"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Exports by color</mark></strong></h5>



<p>Blue 70%; Black 25%; Green 5%; Imperial Green, less than 5% of Green; Purple 0.1%.</p>



<p>Also, near Zacapa, we searched the riverbanks for alluvial river jade with the so-called bloodhound ─ a man famous in Guatemala mining for finding Fei Cui.</p>



<p>While there, we learned from Eddie to use a rock hammer to tap and listen to the rocks to find Fei Cui along the river. A small number of Chinese buyers, concentrated in Morales, buy Guatemalan Fei Cui for export to China. While tourists also buy locally manufactured jewelry and objects, especially in Antigua, there is also a growing domestic consumption of Guatemalan Fei Cui in lower price point material, even treated B+C Fei Cui.</p>



<p>The expedition to Guatemala enabled us to get an accurate account of Fei Cui mining and production and kilos of A-Type samples for our laboratory research and education.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kazakhstan-the-mine-and-the-products"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Kazakhstan ─ The Mine and the Products</mark></strong></h4>



<p>Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world and the largest landlocked country. It is roughly the size of Western Europe but with only a population of approximately 19.5 million people. Kazakhstan translates into land of wanderers. Kazakh comes from the ancient Turkic word qaz meaning to wander. The name Cossack (warrior group of free farmer-horsemen evolving around 3,000 years ago) has the same origin.</p>



<p>The country is part of the Eurasian Steppe, which is the largest grassland in the world and extends from Hungary to China, almost one-fifth the way around the world. Due to this large extent of flatlands, the use of horses for battle may have been developed by the nomadic people there. The historic Silk Road passes through Kazakhstan. Ninety-nine elements on the Periodic Table are found in the country. It is the world’s largest uranium producer and significant producer of oil, natural gas, coal, copper, and gold.</p>



<p>Our expedition to the Fei Cui mine in Kazakhstan during summer 2025 began with a flight from China to Almaty (largest population city in Kazakhstan), as we watched stunning snowcapped mountains below when crossing the border. The Fei Cui mine is about six to eight hours drive from Almaty near the large Lake Balkhash, one of the largest lakes in Asia. It is half saline and half freshwater. The Steppes live up to their reputation, as we saw nothing but grassland the entire drive.</p>



<p>The Fei Cui mine was discovered by the Soviet Union in the 1950s and had been previously mined by the Russians and then a private company. Today, a new company (Jade Vault is one of the corporations involved) is taking over where others left off. They are coming into a mine fully ready to be exploited. The mine itself is a large open-pit operation.</p>



<p>The climate at the mining area has extreme fluctuations of temperatures in summer and winter ranging from plus 50○C to minus 40○C.</p>



<p>The Soviets cut the open-cast mine to follow the Fei Cui deposit. What is extremely fascinating is the two massive monoliths (large single rocks) that rise dramatically from the open pit. The monoliths are part of the Fei Cui ore body that runs the length of the pit. The water in the pit is groundwater that is above part of the Fei Cui ore body.</p>



<p>The mining plan is to start mining the two monoliths down to the ore body and then continue to mine the ore body. They will have to create benches to hold back the groundwater once they start to mine the ore body after they mine out the monoliths.</p>



<p>To mine the monoliths, they will use hydraulic hammers and possibly rock spreaders to break the rock apart, followed by diamond-bit saw wires to remove the Fei Cui sections. The monoliths have a very dry appearance on the outside and numerous cracks running through the material. The owners are hoping higher quality material may exist inside the monoliths.</p>



<p>While we were there, they were not mining but focused on the obvious first step. When you are at the mine site, you can almost look in any direction and literally see thousands of tons of Fei Cui boulders that have already been mined and are just sitting there.</p>



<p>They had just shipped 300 tons of boulders to China for evaluation and manufacturing into finished products and planned to ship another 1,000 tons the next month. At the time of our visit, they were grading the boulders with the renowned Chinese Fei Cui expert, Professor Wong Leesheng, who was part of our expedition.</p>



<p>The material was predominately commercial quality with the majority intended for ornamental use and some percentage for commercial quality jewelry, especially bangle bracelets.</p>



<p>Most of the boulders were a light gray color with green areas of color zoning that ranged from light to dark green. Some material was predominately green color, and we saw some intense green, but we did not find vivid Imperial Green.</p>



<p>Core samples from the monoliths revealed gray and various tones of green color-zoned material that had a coarse grain structure, with some having a tighter grain structure suitable for commercial jewelry. It is reported that the Russians removed some vivid green better-quality material.</p>



<p>The owners are hoping to produce significant amounts of attractive light gray with green color zoning to predominately green material for commercial quality jewelry, although this quality will not be the majority of production. Pendants, rings, beads, and carvings will all be produced with perhaps bangles making up most of the jewelry product.</p>



<p>Much of the production is planned for ornamental carvings, traditional style Chinese bowels, vases, chopsticks etc., plus luxury household items such as tile, tabletops, doorknobs, and more for Chinese and Western markets.</p>



<p>We brought back kilos of A-Type research samples and will be studying them for country-of-origin determination as well as watching the production of product from the material shipped to Guangzhou.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kunming-fei-cui-stone-and-gem-show"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Kunming Fei Cui, Stone, and Gem Show</mark></strong></h4>



<p>Author Ruby Liu and I gave a Fei Cui Field Research presentation at the June Kunming Fei Cui, Stone, and Gem Show. This is a great show that focuses on Fei Cui and other stone and aggregate materials, as well as a variety of art, wood, ceramic, furniture, and even tea.</p>



<p>Kunming is a wonderful city in China&#8217;s Yunnan Province and has a reputation as Eternal Spring. They have many ethnic groups with a variety of colorful clothing, great music and dancing, and an incredible variety of cuisine, as well as fun local customs. The people here seem to really enjoy life and are very happy.</p>



<p>The show had quantities of fine quality Fei Cui in Imperial Green, Intense Green, Vivid Lavender, beautiful color zoning and Icy Texture and nephrite in beautiful white as well as color zoned. There were also magnificent large carvings representing classical Chinese scenes and cultural symbolism.</p>



<p>A variety of material was at the show. African Fei Cui is an aggregate quartz material first reported to be from China and later revealed to be most likely from South Africa. It is attractive and near colorless with green zoning semi-transparent material. At a very low price point, it is taking the Chinese market by storm.</p>



<p>Landscape agate in fine quality texture and artistic scenes is held to be very valuable in the Chinese market. I especially enjoyed the natural gem paintings. These are from material like marble where slices are taken from large material and when the slice is orientated correctly a magnificent scene may appear like a goddess ascending to the heavens or even a dragon.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-ruili-the-chinese-myanmar-border-connection"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Ruili ─ The Chinese/Myanmar Border Connection</mark></strong></h4>



<p>Ruili is a vital part of the Fei Cui supply chain to China as it is positioned right at the Myanmar border. It is a manufacturing and trading center with Burmese Fei Cui coming across the border. Our first stop was at the border where there were numerous Fei Cui dealers selling rough.</p>



<p>I discussed one boulder with a dealer who had bangle bracelet outlines drawn on the boulder and his opinion of the yield of bangle bracelets from the boulder. If you buy the boulder, he could offer cutting services. This was a common business model at the border.</p>



<p>Next, we visited a large manufacturing and trading center where there was a plentiful supply of Burmese rough jadeite ─ mainly sawn boulders with bangle outlines and saddle ring outlines drawn on them, expertly utilizing the shape and yield while incorporating the color zoning for maximum value. Some bangles included three colors such as white, green, and lavender. Others used two colors and gave great consideration as to how to incorporate the green zoning.</p>



<p>Among all the amazing rough jadeite was one piece that was incredible, a once-in-a-lifetime find. A small boulder that had a window polished in it to reveal magnificent very highly vivid Imperial Green color with a high Icy Texture, just glowing vivid green.</p>



<p>Also, Ruili had finished Fei Cui stores with fine color inventory. There was even a night rough market that had a small number of dealers and amount of inventory with a few live-streamers while we were there.</p>



<p>We were told that the industry moved to Mandalay. After the earthquake, the rough dealers and live-streamers returned to Ruili but at the time of our visit in June they had already gone back to Mandalay.</p>



<p>While in Ruili, we visited the Wanding Border Culture Park Museum and were given a tour by Mr. Yang Zixiang the founder of the museum and a legendary figure in the Chinese Fei Cui industry.</p>



<p>The museum was quite amazing with a large part dedicated to the WWII efforts at the Chinese border with Burma and in Burma, including the lifeline supply chain to Burma.</p>



<p>Many war-related historical items were on display including restored original U.S. military Willy’s Jeeps that Mr. Zixiang and I shared a passion for. [As a teenager I had a rebuilt and customized Willy’s Jeep that I spent many hours driving through the Arizona desert and mountains]</p>



<p>As we went through the gemstone section I noticed a gem painting from Myanmar depicting the Burmese King and a French dignitary as the King showed him the legendary Nga Mauk ruby and asked him the price. As I talked about the story, Mr. Zixiang was thrilled that someone else knew the story and could talk with him about it.</p>



<p>After returning to my office in Shenzhen, to my great surprise, the gem painting was waiting for me! Mr. Zixiang had bought two paintings in Mogok and sent me one. It is now in one of our classrooms and every ruby and sapphire class hears the story. Another amazing friendship made through Field Gemology.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fei-cui-gemology-country-of-origin-grading-standards-trade-terms"><strong><mark style="background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)" class="has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color">Fei Cui Gemology: Country of Origin, Grading, Standards, Trade Terms</mark></strong></h4>



<p>For several years, we have been documenting and researching Fei Cui samples from around the world as well as working with the industry for color and quality grading standards and terminology. This has led to country-of-origin determinations as well as grading, standards, and terminology.</p>



<p>Our LA-ICP-MS study of A-Type samples has proven invaluable for conclusive country-of-origin Fei Cui identification as well as inclusion studies. Guild will continue to build a massive database for Fei Cui identification as well as precise standards for color grading and quality grading.</p>



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<p>The only jewelry category larger than Fei Cui in China is gold. Fei Cui is a larger market than diamond, pearl, or colored gemstones. It is a jewelry category that transcends the material and ties directly into culture; a material that is of great mystery to the West in terms of understanding the cultural connection and how to look at, appreciate, and evaluate it; a material that has perhaps no equal in terms of gem and culture ─ not just for the Chinese but for the ancient Olmec and Mayan civilizations of Mesoamerica.</p>



<p>As opaque to the West as the material, is the market and supply chain. Indeed, even in China the current sources, supply chain, and market are evolving. The importance of Guatemala as a country of origin and the supply from Myanmar are changing dynamics, as is the great fascination for the role of Chinese live-streamers, both in Myanmar and in China.</p>



<p>Even the successful promotion outside of China by Gemporia for Guatemalan jade (manufactured into products in Guangdong Province, China) to be sold in Europe is an important trend to follow.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/fei-cui-global-supply-chain-research-update/">Fei Cui Global Supply Chain Research &#8211; Update</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, it encourages true relaxation [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>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 Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, it encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation. &#8220;At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, it is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity,&#8221; says Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute. &#8220;The cacophony that surrounds us has become overwhelming, making it harder to hear the voices of our inner selves. A conscious statement of simplification, Cloud Dancer enhances our focus, providing release from the distraction of external influences.&#8221; (<a href="https://www.pantone.com/">www.pantone.com</a>)</p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/pantones-color-of-the-year-is-white/">PANTONE&#8217;S Color of the Year Is WHITE</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:08:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The 8th International Gem and Jewelry Conference (GIT 2025) under the theme Responsible Gem &#38; Jewelry Supply Chain, was held on 8–9 September 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok, Thailand. Once again, the conference presented an opportunity to connect partners and stakeholders across the global gem and jewelry sector, while providing a platform to [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>The 8th International Gem and Jewelry Conference (GIT 2025) under the theme Responsible Gem &amp; Jewelry Supply Chain, was held on 8–9 September 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Erawan, Bangkok, Thailand. Once again, the conference presented an opportunity to connect partners and stakeholders across the global gem and jewelry sector, while providing a platform to exchange the latest know-ledge on sustainability, responsible practices, gemology, innovation, jewelry design, and manufacturing, as well as market trends. Participants included more than 20 expert speakers and professionals in the global gem and jewelry industry.</p>



<p>For decades, Thailand has served as a significant production base for the global gem and jewelry industry, widely recognized for its exceptional expertise in gem-stone sourcing and enhancement, as well as its refined craftsmanship in gem cutting and jewelry manufacturing. In 2024, the Thai gem and jewelry industry delivered remarkable achievements, with export values reaching USD 18,000 million, an increase of 25.5% from the previous year. For more information on the GIT 2025, visit <a href="https://git.or.th/th/home">www.git.or.th</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/git-2025-concludes-on-a-successful-note/">GIT 2025 – Concludes on a Successful Note</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The organization, Truly Precious, was founded by Danielle Keller Aviram, Véronique Ribbink, Tatjana Li, and Joy Harvey to share and enable research that provides dependable data, which is valuable in understanding the state of sustainable practices in the jewelry supply chain. It is based in the Netherlands. &#8220;While our long-term goal is creating a knowledge-sharing [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/truly-precious-is-now-a-legal-foundation/">Truly Precious Is Now a Legal Foundation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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<p>The organization, Truly Precious, was founded by Danielle Keller Aviram, Véronique Ribbink, Tatjana Li, and Joy Harvey to share and enable research that provides dependable data, which is valuable in understanding the state of sustainable practices in the jewelry supply chain. It is based in the Netherlands.</p>



<p>&#8220;While our long-term goal is creating a knowledge-sharing space to foster and cultivate reliable data that we desperately need,&#8221; they explain, &#8220;it&#8217;s necessary to have a strong worldwide community that can share their grassroots knowledge and stir research towards what is necessary. For this reason, nearly a year ago, Truly Precious—with the help of independent jeweler, consultant. and educator Ana Brazaityte—has created a new, free, worldwide platform to encourage knowledge sharing, connection, and learning opportunities to, and for, any stakeholder along the supply chain, from miners to jewelers, from cutters to industrial makers.</p>



<p>The Foundation is thus inviting industry stakeholders to join and share this news to help create a more diverse community, partner on research initiatives to stir the available data towards much-needed studies, and to collaborate on the upcoming broader project to make trustworthy data accessible. (<a href="https://www.trulyprecious.org/">www.TrulyPrecious.org</a>)</p>



<p>The link to join Truly Precious is:<br><a href="https://trulyprecious.mn.co/share/k90_67tjRWSwi-sd">https://trulyprecious.mn.co/share/k90_67tjRWSwi-sd</a></p>



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<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/truly-precious-is-now-a-legal-foundation/">Truly Precious Is Now a Legal Foundation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:44:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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 creativity, fostering innovation, and encouraging the further development and advancement of all facets of the jewelry making family. It is the jewelry industry’s annual international event dedicated specifically to the advancement [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/tps-2026-to-take-place-in-detroit/">TPS 2026 To Take Place in Detroit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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<p>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 creativity, fostering innovation, and encouraging the further development and advancement of all facets of the jewelry making family. It is the jewelry industry’s annual international event dedicated specifically to the advancement of jewelry manufacturing technology.</p>



<p>It will be held this year at the Detroit Marriot Troy from May 16 to May 19, and begins with a networking dinner to foster mentorship and connections and then, for three full days, respected industry experts from all around the world will offer cutting-edge information to an audience of bench jewelers, designers, manufacturers, students, retailers, and the press. TJS 2025 will include thought-provoking presentations on technology (design software, additive manufacturing, generative AI), jewelry manufacturing processes (metallurgy, casting, mold-making), gemstones, sustainability, and safety, as well as critical discussions on recruitment and development of new talent to stem the talent attrition occurring within our industry.</p>



<p>For more information, visit:<br><a href="https://www.thejewelrysymposium.com/">www.thejewelrysymposium.com</a></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/tps-2026-to-take-place-in-detroit/">TPS 2026 To Take Place in Detroit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Organized by BrankoGems, in collaboration with the World Academy of Design (WAOD), the 3rd International BrankoGems Conference and Show will be held in Dubai, March 25–28, 2026 at the Novotel Hotel, Deira Creekside. The event brings together experts in gemology, jewelry design, and the gemstone trade, to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Organized by BrankoGems, in collaboration with the World Academy of Design (WAOD), the 3rd International BrankoGems Conference and Show will be held in Dubai, March 25–28, 2026 at the Novotel Hotel, Deira Creekside. The event brings together experts in gemology, jewelry design, and the gemstone trade, to bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world business practices.</p>



<p>On the program will be five in-depth workshops offering hands-on learning from experts on jewelry design and creativity, amber, turquoise, rough diamonds, and lab-grown diamonds. On the agenda also are panel discussions and expert scientific lectures on a variety of gemstone topics, as well as two technical visits, one to Eviqe Diamonds Facility to explore the process of CVD diamond growth, grading, and polishing in a certified, state-of-the-art lab and another to the DANAT Pearl Workshop &amp; Diving Experience in Bahrain, which includes hands-on training in pearl identification and an unforgettable dive in Bahrain’s historic natural pearl waters. In parallel to the conference will be a Gem and Jewellery Exhibition hosted by Tarun Jain (World Academy of Design, UAE).</p>



<p>For the full program and registration, visit: <a href="https://www.gemconference.com/international-conferences">www.gemconference.com/international-conferences</a></p>



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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Acclaimed jewelry designer and artist, Rémy Rotenier, has unveiled his latest creative project: an inspiring activity book that merges art, gemstones, and creativity for all ages. Delicious Jewels is a jewelry and gemstone-themed coloring book, designed to inspire imagination, artistry, and appreciation for the world of fine gems. Known globally for his original jewelry designs [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/putting-colorful-gemstones-to-paper/">Putting Colorful Gemstones to Paper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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<p>Acclaimed jewelry designer and artist, Rémy Rotenier, has unveiled his latest creative project: an inspiring activity book that merges art, gemstones, and creativity for all ages. Delicious Jewels is a jewelry and gemstone-themed coloring book, designed to inspire imagination, artistry, and appreciation for the world of fine gems.</p>



<p>Known globally for his original jewelry designs and mastery of rendering techniques, Rotenier brings the beauty of precious gems and elegant jewelry into this fantastical collection, inviting a wider audience to participate on the journey. The collection features intricate line drawings of gemstone cuts, iconic jewelry silhouettes, and fantasy-inspired designs, offering a fresh way for enthusiasts, students, and collectors to engage with the art form.</p>



<p>“For inspiration, meditation or a childlike creative outlet, this book is about inviting people into the magical world of colored gemstones,” says Rotenier. “Whether you’re a jewelry professional, a student learning about design, or simply someone who loves to color, it’s an interactive way to connect with beauty, precision, and imagination.”</p>



<p>In addition to its playful appeal, Delicious Jewels also provides a unique and serious introduction to gemstone artistry and the design process behind luxury jewelry. The designs are compiled by category: rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces and brooches, each with its own story, whether already created or as a design only.</p>



<p>A creative resource for designers, gem enthusiasts, and anyone who loves jewelry, art and color, Delicious Jewels: A Jewelry and Gemstone Coloring Book is available on Amazon and on Rémy’s website www.RemyRotenier.com.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/putting-colorful-gemstones-to-paper/">Putting Colorful Gemstones to Paper</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:29:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>In its 2026 report on the year&#8217;s growing trends, Pinterest Predicts highlights 21 product categories, from gummy bears to fashion to perfume to nail polish to accessories, and more. On jewelry trends, the report describes that nostalgia and self-expression are driving demand for standout pieces, especially vintage and Art Deco-inspired designs. Engagement rings are blending [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>In its 2026 report on the year&#8217;s growing trends, Pinterest Predicts highlights 21 product categories, from gummy bears to fashion to perfume to nail polish to accessories, and more. On jewelry trends, the report describes that nostalgia and self-expression are driving demand for standout pieces, especially vintage and Art Deco-inspired designs. Engagement rings are blending old and new, echoing the styles worn in 2025 by celebrities like Zendaya, Taylor Swift, and Miley Cyrus, with modern and vintage blending together.</p>



<p>It also predicts that brooches are poised for a major comeback, especially for men, with searches for “Brooch Aesthetic” up 110% with searches for &#8220;Brooches for Men” rising 90%. Expect crystal clip-ons, heirloom pins, and even multiple brooches stacked on a single lapel. “Heirloom Jewelry” is gaining traction (up 45%) as people reinvent family pieces rather than retiring them to a box. At the same time, Neo Deco jewelry reimagines 1920s motifs—chevrons, fan arches, bold geometry—in contemporary, wearable forms. Even “Bug Jewelry” searches are up 60%.</p>



<p>On the bolder end, Pinterest’s “Glamoratti” trend leans into ‘80s-style luxury with chunky, high-impact gold. Despite sky-high gold prices, interest in investment-worthy statement pieces—especially gold cuffs (up 50%)—is climbing, signaling that 2026 jewelry will be bigger, brighter, and unapologetically glamorous.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://incolormagazine.com/pinterest-predicts-21-trends-for-2026/">&#8216;Pinterest Predicts&#8217; 21 Trends for 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://incolormagazine.com">Incolor Magazine</a>.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:20:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The twin jewelry shows organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will open in March 2026. The 42nd HKTDC-organized Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, specializing in finished jewelry, will be held from March 4-8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The 12th HKTDC-organized Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem &#38; Pearl Show, [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>The twin jewelry shows organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council will open in March 2026. The 42nd HKTDC-organized Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, specializing in finished jewelry, will be held from March 4-8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).</p>



<p>The 12th HKTDC-organized Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem &amp; Pearl Show, focusing on loose stones and raw materials for jewelry, will be held from March 2-6 at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) near the airport.</p>



<p>With Two Shows, Two Venues, the twin jewelry shows will provide exhibitors and buyers a highly effective platform to connect with potential business partners. Under the theme of Fusion of Dazzling Beauty, the shows are expected to gather exhibitors from around the world, presenting an exceptional collection of fine jewelry and premium jewelry-making materials.</p>



<p>Both shows will be held under the EXHIBITION+ hybrid model, complemented by the Click2Match, an online smart business matching platform, providing extended opportunities for traders to connect beyond geographical limits.</p>



<p>To facilitate buyers’ admission, the HKTDC Marketplace App and official websites of the two shows will be providing an online self-authentication function. Buyers will be able to download the HKTDC Marketplace App and register through the App by uploading their photos and valid documents for instant authentication to obtain a verified buyer e-badge for direct admission, which will greatly reduce queuing and waiting time on-site.</p>
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