Colored Stone News and Trends

Red Jewels Reigned at Auctions Throughout Holiday Season

Based on some high-profile jewelry auctions held over the past couple of months, it looks like the demand for red stones isn't going anywhere....

Ray Griffiths Showcases the Works in His New Book

Most authors would be honored if a publisher wanted to give the pages of their book a luxe gold edge—but most authors aren’t jewelers, and they...

Mark Henry Appoints Carrie Forman as Sales Director

Colored gemstone brand Mark Henry has appointed Carrie Forman as its new director of sales. In her new role, Forman will oversee sales strategies,...

Britt’s Pick: Forms’ Emerald Shakudo Ring

"Green Grows the Holly." "Greensleeves." And Barenaked Ladies' classic "Green Christmas" (oh yes, I'm serious). This time of year there's no escaping...

Hancocks Selects Kashmir Sapphire Ring as Jewel of the Month

Hancocks London is spotlighting the incredible story of Kashmir sapphires, which were mined for only a few years in the 1880s, through a ring with a...

A New Collection of Green Tourmalines Aims To Rewrite the Paraiba Narrative

In the gemstone trade, the term paraiba is synonymous with an electric blue tourmaline often described as “Windex blue” for its neon blue-green...

Renowned Gem Carver Glenn Lehrer Dies

Glenn Lehrer, the celebrated gem carver who turned colored stones into innovative works of art, died of cancer on Nov. 27, according to a post from...