
March 2025 Birthstone Aquamarine
The birthstone for March is Aquamarine. A one-of-a-kind “Spectrum” ring in 18K white gold with a 4.11 ct. emerald-cut Aquamarine and a 3.12 ct. half-moon-shape

AGTA Addresses Color Instability & Undisclosed Irradiation in Sri Lanka
AGTA has contacted Sri Lankan government officials and members of the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) asking that both parties take necessary actions

Member Voices: Mason-Kay Jade to Debut the International Jade Summit at the 2025 Monterey Bay Jade Festival
While jewelers take education seriously, there’s one niche within the industry that continues to feel like a mystery: Jade. Myths and misconceptions surrounding Jade fuel

“Munsteiner – The Magic Within” Exhibit at the University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum
An invitation-only affair held during the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson kicked off the “Munsteiner – The Magic Within” exhibit, but it will remain open to

Sales at Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Better Than Expected
Sales at the recently held trade fairs in Hong Kong were brighter than those held six months prior; Chinese buyers were back, much to the

Misfit Diamonds Rolls Out Canadian-Origin Salt-and-Pepper Diamond Beads
It’s rare that Ashkan Asgari ever takes the easy path in life, which is why he argued with his gem cutters over creating his latest