#3.) Celebrities Wearing Jewels

Who Wore What Jewels at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala

Are you one of the many readers who are hooked on the Red Carpet jewels? Then you will want to see "The Best Jewelry at the 2023 Academy Museum Gala"?

Lauralee has been busy! It’s that time again for Who Wore What Jewels to be checking out the red carpet!

The 2023 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles drew Hollywood’s brightest stars to support the museum and honor icons like Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, and Sofia Coppola.

AND MORE! (... and there's even MORE down below!)

Tap here to see it all!

The Chinese call it Fei Cui. The West calls it Jadeite. But it’s much more complicated than just name calling. And here’s why.

From what we understand, prior to the 1980s, Burmese Jade (aka Jadeite), was never chemically enhanced. This jade was of much better quality than any other jade in the market, including nephrite, or any other substitute such as serpentine, chalcedony, etc.

Because of its superior quality, it was known in the trade as "Fei Cui," separating it from all other jade and jade-like materials.

But now, it's complicated.

You need to read this if you are interested in Jadeite

Concerns over the increase in counterfeit GIA inscriptions has labs offering 1-day verification service!

CARLSBAD, Calif. – Jan. 9, 2024 – The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is taking strong action in response to reports of fraudulent GIA inscriptions on laboratory-grown diamonds cut to nearly match GIA graded natural diamonds.

Beginning this week, GIA will offer clients a same day service to verify GIA inscriptions, confirming that a diamond with a GIA inscription matches the inscribed GIA report number. Details of the service will be announced shortly.

IGI is doing the same ...

Tap here to read about the new laboratory verification services!

"EXPLORE THE TROVE OF ART, FASHION AND OBJECTS THAT POPULATED THE SINGER'S ATLANTA HOME"

Live auction: February 21, 2024 / Online: 9 FEB 10AM – 27 FEB 2PM EST

The music of Sir Elton John is audacious, poignant and filled with unique personalities — and the trove of art, fashion and objects that populated the singer’s Atlanta home on Peachtree Road is no different.

With a wealth of one-of-a-kind pieces, from a custom Damien Hirst to an extravagant 18th-century costume designed by Sandy Powell, the collection of Sir Elton John reflects the sensibility of a singular artist, one whose work and vision is admired the world over.

Jewels and gem encrusted watches galore!

See some of the major jewelry pieces here!

Whether you call it "over the top" or "out of the box," Constantin Wild's zest for the wow factor has never been more obvious than this year's use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create artistic images with his fantastic collection of royally large, and beautiful gems.

According to their latest press release, Wild is incorporating AI into a new brand identity. And it certainly has gotten everyone's attention!

"We are all increasingly confronted with new technology that will change our lives in all areas," says Wild. "As is so often the case with innovations, artificial intelligence also offers both challenges and risks. But what does this have to do with gemstones?"

Of course, this technology gives us many opportunities in the technical field: Whether material simulation, gemstone recommendation systems, blockchain for traceability or digital gemstone marketplaces – the integration of AI technology opens up a new world.

Tap here to read the complete story from Constantin Wild!

Cinema-goers in Nordisk Films Cinemas in Frederiksberg, Viborg and Odense can experience a large exhibition in the hall this spring. Here, 40 goldsmiths, silversmiths and jewelry designers have each produced a piece of jewelry for their favorite film or streaming series. The result will be colorful, creative and humorous, and it will be possible to experience it from 1 March 2024 to 30 May 2024.

A Nina Hald Exhibition

This gem and jewelry inspired exhibit has been curated by Nina Hald, author of 12 books and 10 exhibition catalogues, editor of AuClock and Luxury Aficionados, Royal jewellery curator, and freelance jewellery journalist.

Tap here to read all about this fabulous exhibit and to see many of the pieces that will be in display!

JANUARY 15 & 16, 2024 

by LAURALEE

WhoWoreWhatJewels.com

Laurlee brings us the men at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards and the 2024 Critics’ Choice Awards!

"Television’s leading men not only captured the spotlight with their outstanding performances but also dazzled on the Red Carpet, showcasing a stunning array of jewelry that took center stage."

Who Wore What Jewels highlights brooches as the hottest accessory of the night! Host Anthony Anderson stole the show with four distinctive pin changes throughout the televised event. 

Tap here to see great coverage of the red carpet from Laurlee!

Are you trying to find out what shows are coming up, and where you might want to travel on business?

Well, look no further than our annual trade shows calendar here!

We've been adding to the list as often as we can, making sure dates and links are correct so you can see everything everywhere all at once. (Hey, that would be a great title for a movie!)

Here's the link, Tap Here, but if you want to go to it often, no need to look for this link. Just go to the online magazine, the Roskin Gem News Report, and look for the SHOWS menu tab. It will look like this...

Tap here to get to the online magazine and our Trade Shows Calendar!

The new Sustainability Pavilion was an outstanding addition to the annual FACETS Sri Lanka gem & jewelry show last week.

An immersive exploration of Sri Lanka's sustainable gem mining, uncovering the history, the local communities, and the balance between nature and the Sri Lankan gem and jewelry industry. 

Tap here to view the video report from FACETS Sri Lanka!

Staff Writer

January 10, 2024

Markets News Suppliers & Equipment China Diamond 

Gemstone mining company Gemfields says that rubies are becoming the "favourite coloured stones among Chinese consumers." with about 61% of the population considering a “desirable” acquisition. 

Among the findings outlined in Gemfields’ second Chinese consumer report, the miner says that, in terms of awareness, ruby is nearly twice as popular as the second-place blue sapphire. When considering its desirability, Gemfields notes that the red gemstone is nearly three times more popular than emerald.

Tap here for the full report from Gemfields.

Sarine Technologies Ltd announced the expansion of the Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL) by Sarine certification and grading business to Surat, India.

This strategic move is a key benefit of the Sarine and GCAL merger, combining Sarine’s AI-based grading technologies, extensive customer base in the diamond midstream segment and operational infrastructure in India with GCAL’s leading grading brand and quality and US retail customer base and service.



The one-of-a-kind grading solution for the diamond market promises high quality, trustworthy certification at cost-effective pricing and with quick turn-around, Sarine stated.

Tap here for the complete report from GJEPC

“A well-developed gemstone sector will help boost value-added exports, thus fetching foreign exchange for the dollar-strapped country,” stressed Abdul Bashir, chief geologist at Koh-i-Daleel Minerals Company (Pvt) Limited.

Talking to WealthPK, he pointed out that Balochistan’s geological environment indicated the existence of aquamarine deposits.

“Chagai, the thrusting faults of Ras Koh Arch, and all the areas in the axial belt in Balochistan are said to be aquamarine-rich. In the Ras Koh Arch, the occurrence of igneous activity in the sedimentary rocks and the resulting metamorphism strongly indicate the presence of aquamarine. The axial belt and Chagai are also said to contain aquamarine reserves,” he explained.

To read more about this potential aqua deposit, Tap Here!

by Robert Lea 

Jan 12, 2024

The Hubble Space Telescope saw massive cyclones, storms, and weather chaos in the changing atmosphere of WASP-121b, a planet so hot it rains iron, sapphires, and rubies.

Astronomers have taken a three-year-long view of an extreme heavy metal exoplanet called WASP-121b using the Hubble Space Telescope, enabling them to reconstruct its changing atmosphere and weather in a way that has never been done for a planet outside the solar system before. This revealed this violent and turbulent world is even more chaotic than scientists initially suspected.

WASP-121b, a planet that is 1.75 times the size of Jupiter and orbiting so close to its host star that it completes an orbit in just 30 hours, which is one of the shortest orbits ever seen by astronomers. 

Tap here to be transported to NASA's discovery!

Thoroughbred Daily News

Get Spooled gets schooled by Agate Road in the Belmont at the Big A, race #7, the Belmont Pilgrim Stakes.

It's an unbelievable finish!

Lineage...

Agate Road - a 2 year old colt, sired by his dad Quality Road, and mom Yellow Agate, and his mom's dad is Gemologist ...

... by a horse named Gemologist?! Now you have to watch this race!

Tap here for the gate to finish line at Belmont!