Eighth Annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award Winner
A graduate of GIA’s Jewelry Design program in London is the recipient of the 2024 Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award.
Wearable Art Jewelry Supporting Families in Guatemala
Chick Boss, a small jewelry business based in Guatemala, gives back to the community.
Gems Keep Giving
The nonprofit organization Gems Keep Giving aims to improve global small-scale mining and gem-cutting communities.
Rare Faceted Väyrynenite
Uniquely saturated examples of the collector stone were on display at GJX.
Paraíba Tourmaline Melee: An Entry-Level Market Perspective
A look at Paraíba tourmaline melee, which offers a more accessible price point for consumers.
Gem-Quality Spinel from Southern Malawi
Parcels of rough spinel recently mined in Malawi were offered at the AGTA show.
Update on Montana’s Rock Creek Sapphire
Potentate Mining expands its mining operation and hosts the first Montana sapphire tender in Bangkok.
Phenomenal Gems
A look at the most popular phenomenal gems exhibited at the 2025 Tucson gem shows.
New Deposit of Pezzottaite from Madagascar
A highly saturated purplish pink to red pezzottaite from a new deposit in Madagascar is encountered in Tucson and tested by GIA researchers.
“Bubble Obsidian” from Armenia
An exhibitor at the 22nd Street show offers an unusual type of obsidian from Armenia.
Green Jadeite-Omphacite from Guatemala
Bright green and nearly transparent jade from Guatemala, similar to jade from Myanmar, was available in Tucson.
Large “Rainbow Calcite”
New Nigerian Green Beryl Find
Vendors in Tucson exhibited Nigerian green beryl with concentrated color zones.
“Enhydro” Amethyst from Morocco
A rare find of Moroccan amethyst with eye-visible fluid inclusions is spotted at the Pueblo show.
Gemstone Artisan Keycaps
One-of-a-kind gemstone keycaps for mechanical keyboards were exhibited at the 22nd Street show.
New Fluorite Deposit in Nigeria
A new find of fluorite from Nigeria was exhibited at the Pueblo show.
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