Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels saw more than US$28-million in sales, with three impressive diamonds stealing the show. 

On Aug. 6, financial guru Joseph Pisani of the Bank of Montreal (BMO) will be on deck to answer your pressing operational questions.

There’s no doubt, spinels, a gem often confused with rubies and sapphires, are gaining popularity. With its hardness of eight on the Mohs scale ranging from transparent to opaque, this gem will be taking the market by storm in no time.

The Ryerson Entrepreneur Institute has launched an initiative to help small- to medium-sized businesses adapt to the uncertain economy.

The Yellowknife Women’s Society is set to increase its capacity and staff, thanks to a $150,000 donation from mining company Rio Tinto.

The process of bringing a gemstone to market is quite different from that of a diamond. Have you ever considered these variances? And why differences such as these might be relevant for today’s consumers? If you’re not sure how to answer these questions, no worry; the subject of gemstone sourcing and the benefits of ‘earth to market’ branding are still relatively new points of conversation within the industry.

Among the everlasting engagement ring styles are antique- or vintage-style pieces. The handcrafted varieties are incredibly prestigious, as they are nearly identical to their original counterparts and, thus, command higher prices. Indeed, when one of these rings is handcrafted, it is unique; no two pieces look the same, and each is made to host a selected centre stone that is almost always an original antique cut.