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The Emeralds To Go Big With This May

It’s emerald season! Ah, May. The month when spring weather (eventually, usually?) arrives and we get a three-day weekend to celebrate. And best of...

AMNH’s Halls of Gems and Minerals to Reopen June 12

There's excitement in the air as New York City moves toward opening at full capacity. One of the casualties of the pandemic, of course, was the...

Jennifer Dawes’ New Kingdom Collection Will Give You Butterflies

And bees. And dragonflies. And beetles. Soon a snake will be slithering into the mix, too. (more…)

‘InColor’ Founder Jean Claude Michelou Dies

Gem dealer Jean Claude Michelou (pictured), who founded InColor magazine and served as its editor-in-chief for 17 years, died of COVID-19 on May 3 at...

Deirdre Featherstone Sends Out a Stunning Spring Bouquet of Jewels

When the announcement of a new collection from jewelry designer Deirdre Featherstone comes your way, you drop everything and take a look. The...

Britt’s Pick: Emerald and Carbon Fiber Earrings by Fabio Salini

It’s May 4, the day all my fellow Star Wars fans enjoy a bit of lighthearted wordplay and don’t have to think too hard about what to watch on...

Muzo, Gemfields Promote Emeralds In May

As May arrives, our thoughts turn to emeralds, the month's birthstone, and a gem that symbolizes rebirth, hope, peace, growth, and nature. ...

Brent Neale Brings a Zodiac Theme to Her Magic Mushrooms

Designer Brent Neale Winston never expected that her magic mushroom jewels would come to anchor her collection and become one of her most...

Joe Menzie Named Gembridge North American Ambassador

Legendary New York City gem dealer Joe Menzie (pictured) has been appointed the North American ambassador for Gembridge, the new business-to-business...