Happy New Year: From the Mundane to the Sublime
Hi, everyone! I hope this finds you off to a good start for 2024, either in the tropics or at […]
Diamonds
Heavy Lies the Head who Wears the Crown: The Koh-I-Noor Diamond
The passing of Britain’s esteemed Queen again raises the issue of who should own the 105-carat Koh-I-Noor diamond that graces the
Now, the Good News
Last week, I sent out a client letter about Alrosa and the current government sanctions against Russian diamonds. Read it
When a Diamond is not Just a Diamond
The bloody, brutal war in Ukraine caused the US government and its allies to ban the import of Russian diamonds.
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds “Real?”
In an ever-changing gem marketplace, one of the newest additions to the diamond world is the lab-grown stones. Historically, diamond
When you Need an Expert, Hire an Expert
Appraisals are a combination of art and science. A worthwhile appraiser has a longstanding expertise in a particular field (the
Not All Appraisals Are Really Appraisals
Most people receive a piece of paper when they make a large jewelry purchase that has a pre-printed form that
Game . . . Set . . . Match
The tennis bracelet got its name from Chris Evert, whose bracelet of diamonds set side by side in matching prongs,