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...
“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 Larimar King Has Passed
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Charles (Charlie) Alan Mark, affectionately known as the Larimar King, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 13,...
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...
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...
Meet Laurentthomasite
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Early this year, the Gem Testing Laboratory (GIT-GTL) in Thailand received two greenish blue faceted stones claimed to be...
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...
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...
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...
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...
