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New Kingman...

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New shipment of natural Blue Moon. The photos appear a little washed out....

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09/28/2023

The Indian diamond sector has recommended a two-month freeze on rough imports, its most drastic emergency measure since the Covid-19 crisis.

Find all the details here https://ow.ly/SHgf50PQ3Vf

What repercussions do you think this decision will lead to?

09/28/2023

⭐ The Gem-A Photographer of the Year Competition 2023 ⭐

This year we have decided to forego any themes or categories; we simply want to see your best gemmological-related images from the past year.

We are eager to see what you think best represents our incredible field!

COMPETITION RULES

💎 A maximum of three photographs per entry
💎 Photographs must be high resolution (300 dpi and ideally 1 mb+ in size)
💎 Photomicrographs must be accompanied by a field of view
💎 Entries must be accompanied by your name and post-nominals (if applicable)
💎 Images must be captioned with a description of no more than 150 words telling the story behind the photograph
💎 All photographs must have been taken within the last 12 months

By entering the Photographer of the Year Competition, you accept and acknowledge that your image may be used in Gems&Jewellery magazine, on the Gem-A Blog and on Gem-A’s social media channels. You will always be credited as the creator of the work.

HOW TO ENTER

💎 Email all entries to [email protected]. Please send files larger than 10 mb via Dropbox.com or WeTransfer.com to [email protected].

Anyone can enter by October 31. Stay tuned for prizes! The G&J team will select 10 entries, which will then be posted to our page for a public vote to create a shortlist of five finalists.

📸 The winning image of Sri Lankan sapphire with negative cavities containing black and hexagonal graphite inclusions and diaspore needles from 2022, taken by Valentin Fejoz.

Good luck!

09/17/2023

Natural Blue Moon turquoise. From Nevada, the Candelaria Hills area.

09/17/2023

09/17/2023

Natural Sierra Nevada...
This mine is in Nevada.