Gemstone Myths, Legends & Folklore: Zircon gemstones were widely used during the plague in 14th century Europe as a protective amulet. They were also thought to help banish evil spirits, and believed to aid in counteracting...
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The Pantone Color of the Day
The Pantone color of the day for December 2nd is Adriatic Blue. Born today? Then you are Grand, Sensitive and Daring. The receptive energy of Blue Agate enhances your charismatic nature, improves your concentration and brings you...
From Beach Combing to Luxury Jewelry Brand Development: Earl Van Senus’ Gemstone Journey
written by Paul Holewa California’s many beaches produce a lot of water sport enthusiasts, but not for the Van Senus family. As a child, Earl and his father walked the beaches near their California home. During these strolls the...
JHJ Rock Star – Jeremy Chalchinsky
Hello, So I just turned 30. To many of you, that’s young and looking around me in this industry, I tend to agree. There’s a lot of talk about the next generation and well…I’m it. For better or worse, I’ll have to handle a...
Haute Jewels Geneva 2022:
Luxury jewellery brands unite at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva November 2021 – Sixteen of the world’s finest jewellery brands will exhibit at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva from 30th March – 5th April 2022, as Haute...
Jewelers Suite JHJ Magazine
Welcome to November 2021. The print version of the November/December 2021 issue of Jewelers Suite JHJ Magazine has been delayed due to hurricane Ida. The digital issue of our magazine can be found at Interested in subscribing? To...
Gemfields to Auction Huge 7,525-carat Emerald
One of the world’s largest emeralds – weighing 7,525 carats – has been recovered in Zambia. London-based miner Gemfields, which recovered the gemstone, says no official record exists, but finds over...
Baselworld Watch Fair Calls It Quits. Again. For Now …
After collapsing entirely in 2020 after the departure of major brands, followed by pandemic travel restrictions, Baselworld was set to reinvent itself in the spring of 2022. But now that’s off the table. Baselworld has canceled...
VDB Launches VDB Online Auction House
Hosts the First Ever Fully Transparent Lab Grown Diamond Auction Series For immediate release (New York, NY, Oct 28, 2021): Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB), the jewelry industry’s leading technology partner and largest virtual...
Woman nearly discards diamond worth $3M after mistaking it for toy
It was a true diamond in the rough. A UK woman nearly missed the windfall of a lifetime after almost tossing a near $3 million diamond because she thought it was fake. The 70-year-old owner, who’s opted to remain anonymous, found...