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We all know the adage, 'what goes up must come down', but when it comes to gold I think we will see it exceed its former high soon enough if things don't normalize and settle down. From mining.com, here's the latest on how gold is doing. ;) Gold price rebounds ahead of US inflation data Staff Writer...

Let us take a moment to remember and thank all the brave men and women who have served to make and keep America 'the land of the free, and the home of the brave' with this brief history of Decoration Day, which was renamed Memorial Day as we know it today. God Bless America!!

When I saw whatever this thing is in the lead pic I thought I wouldn't be posting this one for you, but when I saw the necklace below it intrigued me so much it changed my mind, and you have to see this unique piece of jewelry for yourselves to appreciate it because I wouldn't even know how to descr...

Here's a big'un we can watch get cut and see what's inside, and as far as I can tell we don't have this one up yet. This is definitely better than finding a Tootsie Roll in the middle. :lol: I will add that it's too bad that a piece of rough this size only yielded such a small stone, but it's a deep...

Trapiche gemstones are fascinating specimens of colored gemstones because the formation sets them apart from the norm, and they're not found in great numbers like common gemstones so rarity enters into the picture. The turtle earrings in the lead pic are darling, and they wouldn't have to ask me twi...

This is an ad I found in the Jewellery Business newsletter today that some of you might want to take advantage of. ;) https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/newsletter/20240321-GIA/house/bnrJewelleryBusinessORG.png Try a GIA Online Gemology Course Today https://www.jewellerybusiness.com/newsletter/202403...

This one's for you goldsmiths out there and it's in San Diego (or Sandy Ego as I call it :lol: ) in early June so here's the info and there's more at the link ;) SNAG x San Diego June 5–8, 2024 https://files.constantcontact.com/3e2a24f3901/76225b21-6952-4bf5-90af-b2c5a8e8fce3.png "SNAG (the Soc...

From Roskin Gem News Report, this virtual conference on diamonds might interest some of you. ;) AGA Virtual Conference 2024 Diamonds From All Angles https://files.constantcontact.com/3e2a24f3901/f9288097-6464-4fa5-ade7-11f0c9accc16.png "The Accredited Gemologists Association presents four guest...

This one from Jewellery Business is on alternative gemstone options other than diamonds, and points out the pluses and minuses of using each type since even though I was taught all gemstones have colorless forms, some stones are just not suitable for jewelry so check this out and see what you think ...

With so many members on the left coast I thought some of you might like to know about this since they're having a 60% off sale before they move to their new location in Palo Alto. It's great to see a company with such longevity continuing on when we see so many who don't, so a big congrats to them. ...