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Ban on Burmese Gemstones Lifted, Task Force Visits Myanmar
AGTA
Responding to the concerns of its members regarding U.S. sanctions and perceptions of the Myanmar Gem and Jade sectors, the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) developed a coalition of the U.S. Jewelry Industry to make a scoping mission to Myanmar. MORE
One of November's Birthstones: Topaz
Add More Color To Your Life
The golden glow of late afternoon, the reddish orange of sunset and the pink of dawn's first light, these are the colors of Topaz, a gem with the warm tones of the sun. MORE
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American Gem Trade Association 2016 Summer Spectrum Awards
Cognac's Corner
I was invited to cover this colored gemstone award event in NYC on July 25, 2016 and it was all about the gift of color meaning the use of it in precious stone jewelry. Douglas K. Hucker, the Chief Executive Officer of AGTA sat down with me for an interview on the association. MORE
This Is What People Are Looking For In Engagement Rings In 2016
Rephinery 29
Despite what romantic comedies have been telling us for years, a blue box is not essential to a picture-perfect proposal. In reality, soon-to-be brides have been rewriting the script, opting for less traditional engagement rings. MORE
Jewelry at the Museum I and II
Southern Jewelry News
See AGTA Member Brenda Smith Jewelry featured in this article! In most people's lives, they only have a single opportunity to visit the Smithsonian Museum. MORE
Pearl Oysters
Pala International - AGTA Member
At the end of the day, pearls are stone. These two look the part more than most in my collection of samples: a British oyster turned particularly heavy with mineral overgrowth including two pearls—a classically one-sided blister raised up like a finger next to the muscle scar, and a round one encased under translucent layers of calcite. MORE
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