From time to time we get to work on some beautiful diamonds- who am I kidding? We work on beautiful diamonds all the time! This 3ct Sirius Star®…the world’s brightest diamond® is going to make its way to one very lucky loved lady in Fort McMurray- a first for us!
The American Gem Society (AGS) recently launched a virtual Guild, open not just to AGS members, but to any members of the trade interested in coming together—virtually. Peter Yantzer, Executive Director of AGS Laboratories, will kick-off the first GoTo Guilds meeting with his presentation, “Light Performance 101,” an in-depth primer on the American Gem Society’s […]
Originally called Dominion Day, Canada Day is the national day of Canada when we all celebrate the anniversary of the July 1, 1867, enactment of the British North America Act, 1867 (today called the Constitution Act, 1867), which united three colonies into a single country called Canada within the British Empire- now the greatest country on earth! Celebrate the Maple Leaf, Molson Canadian (now owned by South African […]
This is by far the highlight on our annual event calendar is Conclave. If you haven’t had the privilege to attend one, you’re in for a treat. This year on May 31st, at JCK Las Vegas, AGS is holding a one-day all-inclusive mini-Conclave. We call it Conclave X-Press! For $59.95 (if you are an AGS […]
I consider this my Vegas Sophomore. Last year was my first introduction to JCK Las Vegas, and it was an eye-opener. This year, my schedule if pretty much fully booked, but I will hopefully still have some time to peruse some of the brands I respect and admire. Watch this space. There’s something really […]
As much as we’d like to, we accept the fact that not all diamonds are ideal candidates- and very often, we fight to maintain certain thresholds (depending on investment, design or sentimental value), whilst also aiming for the highest possible cut grade. Sentimental value always dictates the cutter’s direction. With family heirlooms, we’re not only […]
Ever wondered what to do with all your chipped princesses- or that ruby you need to have re-polished? Any damaged diamonds or gem stones that you have no idea what to do with? Have you been stockpiling parcels of melee that you want to have re-cut? How about those really dead, badly cut or misgraded […]
A range of fine custom and bridal jewelry available through Byard F. Brogan. Proudly made in the USA since 1908 featuring Master Diamond Cutters’ 100% Pure Canadian diamonds.
Gem Diamonds today announced the recovery of two 160+-carat diamonds from the Letšeng mine in Lesotho at the end of January. The miner said the two rough diamonds – a 162.06-carat type II stone and a 161.74-carat type I diamond – are each expected to achieve top prices at Letšeng’s February tender. Both diamonds were […]
Total fine jewelry and watch sales in the U.S. market rose to a record $79.5 billion in 2013, an increase of 7.8 percent over 2012 levels, according to preliminary data just released from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Fine jewelry sales, excluding watches, were $70.0 billion in 2013, a gain of 7.6 percent over 2012. […]
