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Category: Colored Gemstones

Rough emeralds from Gemfields' Kagem mine image
Rough emeralds from Gemfields' Kagem mine image

Gemfields to Restart Emerald Mining as Prices Rebound 

Solid auction performance prompts shift in company’s plans at flagship Zambian site.
Rough emeralds from Gemfields image
Rough emeralds from Gemfields image

Demand, Prices Improve at Gemfields Emerald Auction

Miner sells 2.4 million carats for $16.4 million.
Rough rubies from Gemfields image
Rough rubies from Gemfields image

Gemfields Sees Strong Demand at Ruby Auction 

Some 95% of lots find buyers, as largest parcel fails to sell.
A pink and blue colored diamonds pictured side by side
A pink and blue colored diamonds pictured side by side

Fancy-Color Price Index Slips as Tariff Fears Rage 

Figure for all diamonds down 0.3% in first quarter.
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Rapaport Diamond Podcast thumbnail image

Video Podcast: Why These Diamonds Are Worth Millions

Roy Safit, CEO of the Fancy Color Research Foundation, explains the allure of pinks, blues and yellows, and how the organization creates its price index.
Moonstones from Boston Gems on display image
Moonstones from Boston Gems on display image

Climbing Rocks: A Look at Today’s Gem Trends 

With high-quality goods getting harder to find and the US moving to charge hefty import fees, prices for colored stones are spiking.
Polished rubies, emeralds and sapphires from Gemfields image
Polished rubies, emeralds and sapphires from Gemfields image

Gemfields Takes Loans to Support Business as Loss Widens 

Miner posts deficit of more than $100 million for 2024.
Image of Stephen Silver domed ring in 18-karat white gold with 10.73 carats of brown diamonds
Image of Stephen Silver domed ring in 18-karat white gold with 10.73 carats of brown diamonds

How Jewelers Are Swirling Mocha Mousse into Their Designs 

Brown stones of all kinds reflect the delectably warm 2025 Pantone Color of the Year.
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GEMTalks LinkedIn Live thumbnail image

What Causes Fancy Color in Diamonds? 

GIA experts discuss how defects can transform a stone’s value.
Rough rubies from Montepuez image
Rough rubies from Montepuez image

A Hard Time for Gemfields in Mozambique 

Regional violence and financial difficulties have beset the miner’s ruby operations in the African country. How will that affect supply?

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