Issue 4, November 9, 2022 |
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What a week it has been! Here's the latest news...
Last Week
Gems from Space! Rick Stinson's write-up on the cutting of extraterrestrial Peridot was a hit! So much so we got a video from Charles Michael Designs of "Dead Stars," made of custom alloy 14kt. Grey Gold, set with a 0.15 ct. Extraterrestrial Pallasite Peridot, encircled with 40 ideal cut round brilliant cut diamonds 0.60 ctw. For Star Wars fans, this is totally awesome! See the video clip here!
Another hit - We shouldn't be surprised but we had more hits on the easy fluorescence test that confirms natural v. lab grown/factory grown diamond. For those of you who have yet to read it (and go buy an LED LWUV penlight), here's the link.
Original Content
This week, more shows and we talk about Idar-Oberstein, Denver's HardRock Summit, the upcoming FACETS show in Sri Lanka, and Tucson!
Next Week
Yes, we are still working on the features from the Canadian Gemmological Association's Vancouver Conference. We'll have that for you along with a report from GemGenève's November show, and hopefully some news from the Gem-A Conference this past weekend. And, another special lab report that may raise a few eyebrows. Stay tuned!
Not Science Fiction
Read On ... Issue 4 of the new Roskin Gem News Report Newsletter. Enjoy!
Gary Roskin
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Houston Museum of Natural Science
The Natural Science Museum in Houston Texas is now displaying master carvings by three generations of the Dreher family from Idar-Oberstein.
Dreher Masterworks
The exhibition opened on June 3rd, and runs through May of 2023.
On display are more than 120 carvings, the largest collection of Dreher family art objects ever put together.
Dreher Masterworks showcases the most highly sought after masterpieces of the gem carvers' art.
These exquisite pieces are carved in ruby, sapphire, aquamarine, topaz and other rare gemstones.
This “MUST SEE” limited engagement is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity–an exhibition of the highest possible quality–exclusively at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
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The book that highlights the masterworks of the Dreher family, photographed by world renowned gem and mineral photographer, Jeffrey Scovil. |
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International award winning jewelry artist Paula Crevoshay seen at the exhibit with Martin Bell caught our attention.
Exhibition: June 3, 2022 – May 29, 2023
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Idar, HardRock, FACETS,
Tuscarora, and Tucson
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RoskinGemNewsReport.com –
Gary Roskin –
November 9, 2022 –
FACETS
The Sri Lankan gem & jewelry show FACETS is back, scheduled for January 7th - 9th, 2023. No worries, simply fly out after the holidays, and you're back in time for Tucson. Be sure to read the show information on the website here, and watch for more in the coming weeks.
Idar-Oberstein Intergem 2022
From all accounts, Idar-Oberstein's Intergem was a success.
"After three exciting and eventful days, the INTERGEM 2022 closed on a positive note at Messe Idar-Oberstein. Some 90 exhibitors from 10 countries presented their premium jewellery creations and an enormous range of diamonds, pearls and coloured gemstones.
1,401 trade visitors from 23 countries came to this year’s INTERGEM. This was somewhat fewer than the year before.
International visitors arrived from Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Austria, Finland and the US.
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Tour of the fair with managing director Mirko Arend and mayor Frank Frühauf – photo © Vincent Dommer – Intergem 2022 |
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Gemstones on the stand of Hermann Grimm – photo © Vincent Dommer – Intergem 2022 |
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HardRock Summit
Denver's latest edition to all of the mostly minerals shows around town, the Hard Rock Summit had its second year in the mile high city with better success than its first covid restricted year. Nothing more challenging than trying to hold an in-person trade show during a pandemic. This year, still in a bit of a covid caution, traffic was better, with visitors who were there to buy. September was not the time for those "just looking." Sales were good for the most part, with the usual "I had the best show ever" and the "I'm not sure I'll be back."
John Bradshaw of John J Bradshaw and Coast to Coast Rare Stones told us that because supplies were "a little thin" for Denver, they held back customer purchases. "We had to limit the number of stones each client bought so all would have a chance of at least purchasing a few." Yes, you read that correctly. If you are unfamiliar with Coast to Coast, we would understand your confusion here. Clients for Coast to Coast call ahead to see what will be available. They wait in line at the front door of the show on opening day hoping they will be first at the booth to get the best pick of what's there. And most often, Coast to Coast is pretty close to being sold out by the end of the first day. We are sure everyone in the show wish they had that problem.
HardRock's Sparkle & Joy (the gem side) and Evolution (the minerals side) was overall a terrific show. The venue was beautiful, and the show was well designed, bright, and comfortable. It is definitely one of the shows to watch. It's at the right time of year, in a beautiful city, and the exhibitors are all top merchants and expert craftsmen.
The one HardRock complaint was the lack of food at the convention center. This is high priority for next year's show.
Jeff Mason of Mason Kay, renown jade experts, agreed that HardRock was better than anticipated. "The show was pretty good, considering it was only the second year of a new show. We doubled our sales from the previous year! The facility was lovely. However... it didn’t have food options inside the venue. That was a problem."
Jeff also noticed that the buyers were mostly regional. "In my opinion, this show does not need to become international to succeed, like Tucson and Las Vegas, but it needs to expand from regional to national for it to continue."
Tuscarora Gemarama
Tuscarora Lapidary's Gemarama is a local show for us, and it did not disappoint. We made our annual purchase at Rare Earth Mining Company, a beautiful fan shape tourmalinated quartz.
Tucson (AGTA GemFair / GJX - January 31 through February 5)
If you have not yet made your plans for Tucson, you may be late. Hotels are mostly full for those attending the over 40 different trade shows. Looking forward to seeing the new Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum - University of Arizona, the new Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery, and of course attending the Accredited Gemologists Association's annual conference, dinner and gala.
We will of course be working the shows to bring you the latest news in new and interesting gem materials. Hope to see many of you there. - gr
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ePrism –
We are very pleased to be able to share the link to view the images of the winners for the 2022 AGTA Spectrum Awards, now available on the AGTA's website, www.AGTA.org.
Just a taste of what is to be seen, here is the winner for Best of Show.
Best of Show
Dalan Hargrave, GemStarz Jewelry
210.55 ct. ballerina carving in green Beryl.
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September And June Hong Kong Jewelry Shows To Return In 2023 After 3-Year Absence |
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Forbes.com
In another sign the business disruption caused by the pandemic has subsided in Asia, two large and important jewelry industry trade fairs are scheduled to return in 2023.
The portion of the show for finished jewelry, packaging solutions, tools and equipment, and jewelry industry-related technologies will be held September 20 – 24 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Meanwhile, the jewelry materials section of the show will be held September 18 – 22 at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). The fair will be celebrating its 40th anniversary next year and show organizers say a series of celebrations are being planned.
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Get Ready for a Record-Breaking Natural Diamond Auction Season |
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NaturalDiamonds.com –
What makes a natural diamond worth more than $30 million? A diamond that is incredibly rare and beautiful and a once-in-a-lifetime gem. A perfect example is the Fortune Pink which, at 18.18 carats, is the largest pear-shaped vivid pink diamond to ever come to auction. What’s more, the auspicious carat weight literally translates to definite prosperity in Asia.
The Fortune Pink sold for $28.8 million at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale on November 8th in Geneva. Just one look at the deep pink radiant diamond, it’s easy to see why industry experts call it a collector’s stone. It’s in a league of its own.
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Another amazing week for gem news.
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And Congratulations to our friend Richard Drucker (rt.), president of Gemworld International, on being awarded the President's Medal from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) seen here along side Gem-A CEO Alan Hart (lft.). |
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Stay informed and keep in touch. We'd like to know where you've been and what gems you've seen.
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We will see you again SOON!
Stay safe and stay healthy!
Gary Roskin
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