Richa Goyal Sikri

Richa Goyal Sikri is an independent journalist and writer who specializes in gemstones, diamonds, mining, contemporary and vintage jewelry.

The Top Players Keeping the Gem and Jewelry Trade Ethical

A guide to the initiatives and entities working to ensure a responsible industry.

Pre-Owned Timepieces Are Getting Their Equilibrium Back

Though demand slipped after a pandemic-era sales spike, the organic revival of a true collector’s market has led to sustained recovery.

The Estate Market Lets Colored-Stone Dealers Mine the Past

Vintage and antique jewels may be the gem trade’s solution to the unreliable flow of new goods.

Tensions on the Ground Are the Latest Obstacles to Gem Supply

The big colored-gem miners are facing a changing global landscape, with geopolitical forces and internal conflict affecting their operations.

‘The Biggest Story in 50 Years’: How Tariffs Are Disrupting US Gemstone Imports

Once largely duty-free, colored gems are now stuck in a complex web of US import duties and compliance rules that are putting pressure on business.

An Incongruous Moment for the Gemstone Industry

In today’s colored-stone market, slowing demand and trade-related woes are creating stress for dealers, even as top-quality goods enjoy a surge in both value and desirability.

How Brooches Became One of the Hottest Categories in Estate Jewelry

Perfect for self-expression through a screen, vintage pins made a comeback during the pandemic and are still going strong.

A Collector’s Guide to Brooch Styles That Never Get Old 

From Art Deco clips to animal motifs and carved gemstones, these vintage and antique looks have proven their lasting appeal on the secondary market.

What’s in an Estimate? The Auction Equation

Jewelry specialists offer an inside look at the process of setting a piece’s presale value.

Why It’s a Buyer’s Market for Diamonds and Colored Gems 

With prices for both likely to rise, jewelers and collectors have a chance to score investment-friendly finds.
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Richa Goyal Sikri

Richa Goyal Sikri is an independent journalist and writer who specializes in gemstones, diamonds, mining, contemporary and vintage jewelry.