Editor’s NoteThis report details the illicit emerald trade operating between Jharkhand and Jaipur, alleging a lack of oversight and the involvement…
Editor’s NoteThis article explores how history, craftsmanship, and provenance—not just carat weight—create the true, often mysterious, value of high…
Editor’s NoteThe owner of a remarkable gemstone, who wishes to remain anonymous, has stated that due to its extraordinary size, the stone is…
Editor’s NoteThis week’s Bonhams London auction concluded 2015 with a festive flourish, setting three world records. Among the highlights was a rare…
Editor’s NoteTwo leading Swiss gemological laboratories have established unified standards for the trade terms “pigeon blood red” and “royal blue,”…
Editor’s NoteThis issue of *The Journal of Gemmology* (Vol. 34, No. 6, 2015) represents a significant international collaboration, bringing together…
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the extraordinary value of a cinematic icon—the ruby slippers from *The Wizard of Oz*. Crafted with thousands of…
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the resilience of Tsavorite garnet in China’s gem market. While entering the market during a broader downturn, its…
Editor’s NoteThis poignant profile captures a moment of transition, as a lifelong gem miner faces the end of his trade. It’s a quiet story of…
Editor’s NoteGemfields, the world’s leading emerald producer, is making a high-stakes move into Colombia’s dangerous mining regions. This report…