The November Auctions
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Most hotels were closed; the streets were nearly empty; there were no crowds to visit the auction houses prior...
Digital Developments in the Face of Viral Disruptions
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It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the one that’s the...
Living Life Dangerously
Estimated reading time: 27 minutes
Jean Claude Michelou was a fearless, one-of-a-kind adventurer and pioneer in the high-stakes world of colored gems. Be it...
Industry Upheavals – The Big Picture
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Since the pandemic, we have seen a seismic shift in the way our world does business. But it’s not...
Remarkable Emerald Cluster Found at Kagem Mine in Zambia
Discovered in March 2020, in the Chama pit of the Kagem emerald mine, this 'Kafubu Cluster' weighs 37,555-grams (187,775 carats). The cluster reveals that...
“Once-in-a-Lifetime Discovery” Reveals 1,300 Year-Old Necklace
Archaeologists in central England uncovered a trove of treasures at an excavation site dating back to the 7th century AD in Harpole, Northamptonshire. The...
The Malaika Egg by Faberge and Gemfields
The joint collaboration of Gemfields and Fabergé has created the $1.2 million one-of-a-kind Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg. It was unveiled in July, the...
Historical Emerald Greatly Exceeds Expectations at Auction
Despite its estimated range of $50,000 to $70,000, a ring made from a 6.25-ct emerald found on the shipwreck of the Nuestra Señora de...
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...
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...
