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...
Sri Lanka – Holding Strong
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
With little to no warning, the Covid-19 pandemic hit Sri Lanka in full force in March 2020. The nation’s...
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...
North America – The Ethically Sourced Sapphires of Rock Creek, Montana
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Sapphires from Montana have seen growing interest over the last few decades by a multitude of jewelers—not only in...
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...
The Unmasking of Beatrice Matiash
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
When life gives you a Monday, dip it in glitter and sparkle all day. For Beatrice Matiash, this is...
Breaking Boundaries – Astaguru
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
In India, jewelry is not only for personal adornment; it’s a reservoir of wealth, a safety net, an insurance...
