London–Gemfields held its first emerald auction since Pallinghurst took over this summer, and reported strong results. The auction of higher-quality rough emeralds was held in Lusaka, Zambia from Oct. 2 to 5. Revenues from the sale were $21.5 million, with an average price per carat of $66.21, the second highest ever achieved by the gemstone […]

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On a recent visit to Colombia, CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri held wide-ranging discussions with representatives of the country’s government and industry on methods for responsible sourcing of coloured gemstones, which included possible alternatives that will meet the requirements of smaller-scale miners. This visit comes on the heels of increasing demand for an international system that […]

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US-based jewellery retailer Diamonds International is offering a collection of classic tanzanite jewellery with a modern twist through its exclusive brand, Safi Kilima Tanzanite. The Wow Collection features a classic tennis bracelet and a necklace, adorned with high-quality Safi Kilima tanzanite stones, to give the pieces a more fashionable look. Safi Kilima Tanzanite, Diamond International’s […]

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Fans of tanzanite will want to get their hands on a new coffee table book available now on amazon.com. Tanzanite: Born From Lightning is a two-year labor of love from longtime journalist Didier Brodbeck and former Tanzanite Foundation executive director Hayley Henning, featuring 208 pages of stunning, one-of-a-kind tanzanite jewels from brands like Cartier and […]

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