FEATURE  ARTICLES

THE PASSIONATE JOURNEY OF ALESSIO BOSCHI
One of the most innovative jewelry designers of our day, Alessio Boschi features not only spectacular color, but creations that surprise and delight with their intricate articulations, realistic motifs and hidden compartments. Read More

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THE EVOLUTION OF GEMSHADES
Artist Naomi Hinds gives new meaning to the term "Through Rose-Colored Glasses" with her original sunglasses made of gemstones. Read More

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REVISITING COLOMBIA'S EMERALD MINES
Having visited several of the major emerald mines in Colombia a few years ago, I was delighted to return to the nation recently to see new mines and revisit others. Read More

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HONG KONG – THE WORLD’S MEETING PLACE FOR GEMS & JEWELRY 
Results of the recent  shows in Hong Kong have proven once again the importance of the city as the global destination for the gems and jewelry industry. Read More

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IJDE AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED 
​Winners of the 2019 International Jewellery Design Excellence Award (IJDE) were announced recently. Read More

2019 HONG KONG JEWELRY COMPETITION WINNERS  
Creativity and craftsmanship were on display in the winning pieces. Read More 

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THE WARMTH
​OF PANTONE'S LIVING CORAL 
It is a soft tone with the energizing aspects of color found in Nature, from coral reefs to the beauty of orangey-pink gemstones. Read More 

NEWS, VIEWS, BOOKS & MORE

GLENN LEHRER’S
​QUEST OF THE INDESCRIBABLE
​The world of gemstones is full of wonders. And, one of these wonders is the art of carving Nature’s amazing creations to illuminate even further their splendor. To better understand this art and the relationship of the artist to his subject, we turn to a wonderful book by Glenn Lehrer, an American artist-carver extraordinaire. Read More

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GREEN SPEAK 
AT THE SECOND WORLD EMERALD SYMPOSIUM
“We believe that emeralds should really be green—from every point of view.”  These words set the tone of this world symposium that focused on responsible sourcing and ethics in the gem industry. Read More

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