Citrine: Properties, Uses and Virtues
Citrine: A little bit of sunshine Citrine, an enchanting gem with brilliant yellow hues, has been prized for centuries for its enchanting allure and powerful healing properties. Known for its […]
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Zircon: Properties, Uses and Virtues
Zircon: The oldest gem! Zircon, an ancient gem with a rich history, has captured the imagination of gem enthusiasts and collectors with its unrivalled antiquity and remarkable properties. As we […]
Zoisite: Properties, Uses and Virtues
oisite: A Gem Wanted! Zoisite, an enchanting gemstone of varied colors, intrigues gem enthusiasts and seekers of metaphysical properties. Delve into the geological history of zoisite, its metaphysical attributes and […]
2024 CIBJO Congress concludes in Shanghai,with 250 participating in person,and hundreds of thousands viewing online
The 2024 CIBJO Congress wrapped up on November 4 in Shanghai, China, after three days of formal sessions and two days of pre-congress meetings. Some 250 delegates and accompanying people […]
2025 Crystal Jewelry Industry Trending Report
The 2025 Crystal Jewelry Trending report indicates that the global crystal jewelry market is expected to witness significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for unique and personalized accessories. Some […]
Gemfields Emerald and Ruby Auctions
Figure 1. Fine emerald (>60 ct) and ruby (13 ct) crystals offered at the 2024 Gemfields auctions in Bangkok. Photos by Wim Vertriest. In May and June 2024, ICIA was […]
INDIA: Gold Jewellery Imports Restricted
India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has restricted gold jewellery and jewellery parts import, according to an 11 June 2024 notification, which took effect immediately and aims to contain the […]
De Beers Group Launches Holiday Campaign for Natural Diamonds
De Beers Group today launched a new marketing campaign, ‘Forever Present’, to reinforce desirability for natural diamonds over the key holiday gifting season in the U.S. The campaign sees the […]
Gray and Silver Crystals: Complete Guide
In this article, we reveal the top gray and silver gemstones and crystals, why you need them in your life, and how to use them. Let’s get started! Introduction Understated […]
Laboratory-grown crystals
Laboratory-grown crystals, also known as synthetic or cultured crystals, are materials produced in controlled environments using methods that replicate the natural crystallization process. These crystals have the same chemical composition, […]
Digital Jewelry
Digital jewelry refers to jewelry pieces that exist primarily in a virtual or digital form, rather than being physical objects. Unlike traditional jewelry, which you can touch and wear physically, […]
Is investing in jewelry lucrative?
Investing in jewelry can be a lucrative investment, but it is important to understand the factors that impact the value of jewelry, and to make informed financial decisions. In this […]