Russia Seeks to Quadruple Alexandrite Production Alexandrite is often called ’emerald by day and ruby by night.’ ALEXANDRITE IS ONE of the rarest and most expensive gemstones on the planet. During an average year, worldwide production is barely 40 kilograms … Continue reading →
39-Carat Blue Diamond Found In Africa CLASSIFIED AS “EXCEPTIONAL” for both its color and clarity, a 39.34-carat blue diamond recently recovered at the celebrated Cullinan mine in South Africa is likely to yield upwards of $1 million per carat when … Continue reading →
What is likely the third largest piece of gem-quality rough ever unearthed—weighing 1,098 cts.—was recently unearthed at the Jwaneng mine in Botswana. Article courtesy of JCK contributor Rob Bates So far, the only gemstones found that are bigger are the … Continue reading →
Purplish-Pink Diamond Sets Auction Record At Christie’s Source: JCKOnline.com On May 23, the 15.81 ct. Sakura diamond fetched $29.3 million at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction in Hong Kong, setting a world-record auction price for a purple-pink diamond. That makes it … Continue reading →
7 Simply Marvelous Marquise-Cut Diamond Rings Post credit: JCKOnline Double row wire band in 18k yellow gold with 0.4 ct. t.w. bezel-set marquise diamond, $4,300; Mimi So For a while there, a marquise-cut diamond ring smacked of dated 1980s … Continue reading →
May Birthstone Source: GIA© Emerald, the birthstone for May, has been beloved for millennia, evoking rebirth and renewal. Widely regarded as the definition of green, emerald is the perfect color for spring. From the poetic description of Ireland as “the … Continue reading →
Jewelers Mutual Study Reveals Engagement Ring Is One of the Most Expensive Items Owned Consumers share struggle to replace ring if lost, damaged. In a new study from Jewelers Mutual Group, they found that over 70% of consumers surveyed said … Continue reading →
Design Your Own Special Pieces Jewelers love to help their clients create a unique piece of jewelry as a gift that will be loved for generations. Whether brand new, or updating pieces you already own. Here’s an overview of what … Continue reading →
Behind The Beauty Boggs Jewelers obtains gems from many sources. Rio Grande is one from whom we buy for our custom jewelry. The American Mined™ Collection offers faceted stones, beads, and cabochons ethically sourced in the United States by companies … Continue reading →
Get Into Mineral Collecting With This New Subscription Service Originally posted by: Brecken Branstrator Denver—Two jewelry industry veterans are looking to fill a void in the mineral collecting and crystal market with a new subscription service. While they were in … Continue reading →
