US Sanctions Block Myanmar’s Gemstone Exports
US President Joe Biden has blacklisted three gemstone companies in Myanmar because of their links with military regime that ousted state counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi as leader earlier this month.
The country produces 90...
The First-Ever Rough Gemstones Sourcing Show Kick Starts At Jaipur Today
The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body for promotion of gems and jewellery, inaugurated the first-ever rough gemstone souring show in the presence of Chief Guest, Subhash Chandra...
Does yellow sapphire really bring good fortune and wealth?
When money and respect don’t come easy, people seek for Jyotish gemstones for a changeover. It is said that associated gemstones play a significant part in turning the wheels of your fortune. On the...
Robots can now work out the authenticity and origin of gemstones
A new platform that uses artificial intelligence to determine the authenticity and origin of gemstones is being developed in Switzerland.
Gübelin Gem Lab has teamed up with research and technology firm CSEM to automate this...
Reasons Why Gemstones Fail To Be Your Lucky Charm
There are myriad ways in which a gemstone affects your life and boost it all up. From marital issues to career, health, and professional success; there are reasons for which people look for natural...
Russian Republic Unearths its Biggest Ever Natural Color Diamond
The vast republic of Yakutia, in Russia, has yielded its largest ever natural color diamond, a 236-ct rough intense yellow-brown stone.
It was found at the Ebelyakh alluvial diamond deposit, operated by a subsidiary of...
Life – Altering Abilities of 5 Gemstones
From encouraging a contended marital life to enhancing creativity and eliminating negativity, they make your life better and simpler in many ways. The sparkling beauty and enigmatic charm of the crystal add to their...
Coronavirus: Lucara’s Large Stone Sale Under Threat
Lucara says its sale of large stones from the Karowe mine, in Botswana, may not take place next month as planned.
The quarterly tender in Gabarone in May is under threat from COVID-19 and may...
Gemfields COVID-19 Impact Dampens Lusaka Emerald Auction Underlying Demand Stable
Gemfields Group announced yesterday that the results of its recent auction of predominantly commercial quality rough emerald held in Lusaka, Zambia from February 18-21, 2020 was in line with prior outcomes, though the fallout...
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