“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...
GIT 2025 – Concludes on a Successful Note
The 8th International Gem and Jewelry Conference (GIT 2025) under the theme Responsible Gem & Jewelry Supply Chain, was held on 8–9 September 2025...
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...
Putting Colorful Gemstones to Paper
Acclaimed jewelry designer and artist, Rémy Rotenier, has unveiled his latest creative project: an inspiring activity book that merges art, gemstones, and creativity for...
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...
PANTONE’S Color of the Year Is WHITE
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...
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...
TPS 2026 To Take Place in Detroit
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...
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,...
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...
