The Colorado Gold Rush: A Fever for Fortune in the Rocky Mountains The Colorado Gold Rush stands as a pivotal moment in the history of the American West, a period of both opportunity and hardship that shaped the landscape, society, … Continued
The Welcome Stranger: Australia’s Giant Gold Nugget The “Welcome Stranger” stands as a testament to the allure of Australia’s gold rush era, a colossal nugget of pure gold that continues to fascinate and amaze. Discovered in 1869, this extraordinary find … Continued
Tanzanite Investment: From Accidental Discovery to Uncertain Future Tanzanite Investment is fraught with peril at retail. Tanzanite is a fantastic gem. It’s beautiful, it comes in big sizes, and it’s reasonably durable, and it’s plentiful enough that pretty much anyone … Continued
A PROSPECTORS GUIDE TO OPAL IN WESTERN QUEENSLAND 1966 The following- article has been compiled by T. H. Connah, M.Sc., Senior Geologist, Geological Survey of Queensland, from published and unpublished reports on the Opal areas of Western Queensland by officers … Continued
The Aga Khan Emerald: A Gem Steeped in History and Record-Breaking Price The Aga Khan Emerald, a captivating 37-carat Colombian emerald, has made headlines recently for its triumphant return to Christie’s Geneva after a remarkable 55-year hiatus. This magnificent gemstone … Continued
Why is it so hard to realize wholesale prices? Everyone who is familiar with my site here knows that value is a flexible concept. Most appraisals are about an estimate of replacement retail prices at specialty jewelry stores for things … Continued
The Rapaport Diamond Report is one of the most universally used data set for jewellers at wholesale level. Back in the 70s, the way the diamond business worked out here in fly-over country was that salesman, and yes, they were … Continued
Ebay market value prices are a good strategy for sellers to analyse. A common strategy for gemstone sellers is to use Ebay market value prices to help set their prices. It’s problematic, but it’s common. It’s free and you can … Continued
Price of Diamonds The Price of Diamonds is declining weekly, with a great deal of speculation that the flood of Lab Grown Diamonds are undermining the market for Natural Diamonds. This will flow on to your insurance policy as loss … Continued
Crater of Diamonds Park Visitor Strikes it lucky with 2.30-Carat Diamond Find Murfreesboro, Arkansas – In a thrilling turn of events, a lucky visitor at Crater of Diamonds State Park recently discovered a sparkling 2.30-carat diamond while searching the park’s … Continued