Gary Roskin
![]() Gary Roskin is a graduate gemologist and a Fellow of the Gemological Association of Great Britain. A former teacher at the Gemological Institute of America, Gary also understands retail jewelry from behind the counter—he grew up in his family’s jewelry store in Indiana. His insights make him a popular draw in the magazine, and when speaking at industry conference programs. His expertise not only makes JCK the only industry magazine (other than GIA publications) to have a gemologist in residence, and he is frequently called upon by colleagues asking, “what’s this?” User Stats
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Paraíba Lawsuit: Where is it now?January 21, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) Paraíba Lawsuit: Where is it now?
So where were we? Oh yes, on October 27th, in the case brought by David Sherman/Paraiba.com, Inc., et al., vs. the American Gem Trade Association, Inc., et al., regarding the use of the name “Paraíba” to describe cuprian tourmalines from any country of origin, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed Sherman's case, “with prejudice for failure to respond to the court’s order to show cause, and for failure to diligently p...Read More Recent Posts
Antique & EstateJanuary 6, 2009 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0)
It occurs to me, after writing the obituary for Dr. Joe, (see www.jckonline.com/article/CA6626315.html) that I need to help promote his goal of further scholarship in antique and estate jewelry. With that in mind, there are several things on my desk worth mentioning:
1.) Jewelry Camp, now known as The Antique Jewelry & Art Conference, is scheduled for July 17th through the 19th, at Hofstra University out on Long GIsland. Mark your calendar now ...Read More Industries: Antique & Estate Jewelry Recent Posts
Crazy Metals Prices!December 12, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) Platinum : $801 /ounce Has the failed auto industry bail-out and the grim future of catalytic converters caused platinum to drop below gold? Tell us when was the last time you saw this! Industries: Precious Metals Recent Posts
An Inside View of the Pink Diamond TenderSeptember 29, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (6) September may be “back-to-school” month for most, but for me, it means seeing “the Argyle pinks.” This was my 10th year in a row to get a ringside seat, and let me tell you, it doesn’t get any less exciting as the years go on.
The Tender For 24 years running, the Argyle Diamond Mine has given up a small but incredible handful of Fancy Pink Diamonds. The numbers: Less than 50,000 carats of pink rough is found from 25 million carats mined. Of that 50,000 carats, only 65 stones were considered fancy enough to be considered “special.”
So special in fact, that t...Read More Recent Posts
Live from Brazil - Day 2 at the Gem ShowJune 27, 2008 | Link This | Email this | Comments (0) Back at the show, it was another day of seeing Brazilian gems and afterwards, a fashion show of Brazilian jewelry. Here are a few images from the day for you to enjoy. ...Read More Industries: Gemstones and Pearls, Tradeshow and Association News
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