Figure 1. Blue sapphires from the Matepwende area in southern Tanzania. Most of the production consists of low-clarity material in matrix. Only a very small percentage (usually weighing less than […]
Figure 1. Left: This gourd-shaped saltwater bead cultured pearl (2.04 g and 15.90 mm high) displays two different colors. Right: Magnification indicates that the two parts grew together naturally. Photos […]
A fancy intense pink rough diamond weighing 108.39 carats has been recovered in the Kingdom of Lesotho, at the Kao mine operated by Storm Mountain Diamonds. This rare Type IIa […]
Mountain Province Diamonds, joint-owner of Canada’s Gahcho Kué diamond mine, has announced a supply agreement with Chow Tai Fook, one of the world’s top jewelers. Under the terms of the agreement, Chow Tai Fook […]
The Future of Lab-Grown Diamonds The future of lab-grown diamonds looks promising and dynamic, with several key trends shaping the industry. As technology improves and consumer preferences evolve, lab-grown diamonds […]
A ruby is one of the most precious and highly sought-after gemstones in the world. Known for its striking red color and rarity, it belongs to the corundum mineral family, […]