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 Tanzanite; Gumuchian, Ltd. Pendant necklace […]
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 to protect the gemstone industry […]
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 concerns about color change and […]
“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 all visitors to the University […]
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 delight of exhibitors. The Hong […]
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 offering: Diamond beads. For sure, […]
Desmond Chan’s Perfectly Framed Mosquito in Faceted Baltic Amber
Seeing a faceted Amber is a rare occurrence but to see a mosquito captured in a piece of faceted Amber in a perfect long emerald-cut frame? Well, that’s downright unheard […]
Shanu G.’s Labor-Intensive Precision-Cut Small Gemstone Layouts Are a Feast for the Eyes
Calibrated cuts of colored gemstones are the meat and potatoes of New York City–based Shanu G., Inc.’s business, and if you visited their booth in Tucson, you were likely dazzled […]
Where We Are Now: U.S. Russian Diamond Imports & Regulations Update
While many hope the Russia-Ukraine War will end soon, the jewelry industry continues navigating sometimes confusing and quickly changing guidance on Diamond imports. Russian Diamond imports to the U.S. have […]
Press Release: AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Buyer’s Choice Award Recipients Selected
TUCSON, ARIZ. Feb. 10, 2025. Recipients of the 2024 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Buyer’s Choice Awards were announced on Saturday night, Feb. 8, 2025, at the Spectrum Awards Gala […]
Press Release: RapNet Launches Gemstone Trading Network in Collaboration with AGTA
DALLAS, Jan. 21, 2025. RapNet, the world’s largest online Diamond trading network, is proud to announce the launch of its Gemstone Trading Network, expanding its platform to include loose colored gems. RapNet […]
Press Release: AGTA Unveils 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson Seminar Series Content
DALLAS. Nov. 27, 2024. – The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to reveal the contents and sponsors of the 2025 AGTA GemFair Tucson Seminar Series. All the seminars take place […]
