#1.) Yale's Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

The Peabody Museum Reimagined

David Friend Hall - Gems & Minerals Galleries

The Yampol Family and The Mineral Trust Collection

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An Extraordinary Preview

This new gem & mineral museum consists of

1.) important and historic gems and minerals from Yale’s own minerals collection, complete with rare and significant finds from well-known local and international mineral deposits,

2.) Yale’s important and extensive meteorite collection, including several rare finds on display,

3.) significant loans of loose gems and gem-set jewels, some along-side mineral specimens from which these gem materials originate, and

4.) currently residing in the new David Friend Hall, gifted by (or funded by) David Friend, seven (7) enormous mineral specimens that act as the Hall’s anchors for the other minerals in the hall, visiting mineral collections on loan to the museum. The current - and amazing! - visiting mineral specimens now on display are on loan from the Yampol Family and The Mineral Trust.

Tap here for an amazing EXCLUSIVE tour of the newly renovated Peabody Gems & Minerals Galleries!

#2.) A Hidden Gem of an Auction

Tiffany Gem-set Jewels in a Tiffany Art Glass Auction



Do you sell Art or Jewelry, ... or is it both?

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In the auction titled 'The Doros Collection: The Art Glass of Louis Comfort Tiffany Volume IV: Tiffany's Travel and Exploration,' we discovered, alongside some fantastic glass vases and oil paintings, several pieces of jewelry!

Works such as these necklaces and brooches clearly demonstrate that it's not the rarity of the gem materials, but the beauty of the jewel that makes it so wonderful.

Could this be the reason why Sotheby's placed these in a Tiffany Art Auction.... and not a Jewelry Auction?

Tap here to enjoy close to a dozen Louis Comfort Tiffany jewels, and how much they were appreciated at the auction!



#3.) GIA Enhances it Emerald Reports

Filler Identification now Available upon Request

Oil, Resin, ...

The Details of this New Addition are Here

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It was announced this past week that GIA is adding "filler identification" to emerald reports, upon request.

"Recognizing the industry’s interest in more information about the nature of fillers in emeralds, GIA will offer filler identification with its emerald reports beginning December 15.  The optional filler identification service will initially be offered at no cost. " 

No, GIA will not identify the actual product, e.g. Opticon, Cedarwood oil, etc.. GIA will identify only the "type" of filler, e.g. oil, resin, etc... - gr

“GIA is making this change in response to the needs of the market,” said Tom Moses, GIA executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer. “As trade concerns about the degree and composition of filler in emerald have evolved, we have adapted our reports to those changes.”

Some professional gemological laboratories have been offering this service for sometime. However, it is well known that identification of the filler, and in particular how much has been used, has always been an enormous challenge for the laboratories. - gr

"GIA offered the identification of fillers in emeralds more than 20 years ago but changed the service to focus on identifying the degree of filler. This was in part due to the recognition that fillers can be removed, changed and mixed." [We have more on that - gr]

For more details on this latest GIA Laboratory offering, Tap Here!

Here it is—our first-ever Top 25 list of the most-read gem news features: the Top 25 for 2024!

The Project with Benefits

When we started this project a few weeks ago, we didn’t realize just how many features would come so close to making the Top 25. In fact, we have such an amazing overflow of runner-ups that we’ll be posting that list too: Reports That Almost Made the Top 25.

Compiling this Top 25 list of the most-read features from 2024 was not just hard work—it was fun, enlightening, and truly reassuring.

• Fun: Because this is the first time we’ve really delved into what you liked most! 👍
• Enlightening: Because it gave us a clearer picture of your preferences than ever before. 🤔
• Reassuring: Because, for the most part, we agree with you! While a few of our personal favorites didn’t make the cut, they came very close. 😊

You Like It All

It’s clear that you’re exploring and enjoying a wide variety of topics, and we’re honored to bring you this broad spectrum of global gem news. From red-carpet glamour to serious industry issues, we’ve got you covered!

From baseball diamonds and ruby slippers to serious gem identification issues and ethical sourcing, and everything in between, it is all here in the Roskin Gem News Report!

Tap Here to find the Roskin Gem News Report's Top 25 Gem News Features for 2024!

"Magnificent Jewels at Christie’s New York will close a spectacular year of jewellery auctions on 10 December. This upcoming sale features several important private collections, showcasing highly curated assemblages of historic and modern jewellery from all periods, as well as the most famous jewellers including Suzanne Belperron, Cartier, Harry Winston, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and many more. Also featured is a remarkable selection of jewels by JAR. Other highlights include dazzling white diamonds, superb coloured diamonds and richly saturated colorued stones. From jewels of the Georgian and Art Deco periods to today’s contemporary makers, the sale provides something for every collection. We invite all to browse the Magnificent Jewels auction, just in time for the holiday season."

Sale Total USD 49,241,930

Tap here to find several magnificent jewels, their estimated value, their selling price, and just what makes them so important!

Having been made aware through several very recent press releases from Gemfields of attacks on MRM property near the ruby mines in northern Mozambique, we closely examined the country’s current political chaos and were once again reminded of an old wound that has not yet healed. (MRM – Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada – 75% owned by Gemfields)

… for Only Those in Power

Clemente Carlos, Mozambique journalist and social activist, speaking to SABC news on December 24th, 2024, notes that the chaos in Mozambique is not just about the contested election results, “this is about service delivery.”

"It’s about the young people coming out and demanding their rights, because they know that all of the mineral resources – which only the rich possess – belongs to the masses. But unfortunately, it’s just a small group who’s benefitting from it.”

Unrest Extends to Montepuez

Deadly use of force kills two – but there are conflicting reports. And IF Carlos is correct, then Gemfields may be in the crosshairs of the unrest. We even look back at the past when deadly force put Gemfields in the cross hairs back in 2015.

Maybe not as it Appears - Where's the Money?

Gemfields notes that “the proceeds of the ruby auction will be fully repatriated to MRM in Mozambique, with all royalties owing to government being paid on the full sales price achieved at the auction.”

This repatriation gives the reader the impression that the Mozambique government is using this money to help its citizens. Yet, as we understand from Clemente Carlos’ report above, the civil unrest may, in part, be due to these funds never actually reaching the hands of the Mozambican people.

Tap here to read the full report, read portions of the Gemfields press releases, and Creamer Media's reporting on the situation.

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We saw the announcement of a new book, the history of an historic diamond cutting firm, the Royal Asscher Diamond Company.

Royal Asscher, de geschiedenis van een Amsterdams familiebedrijf

Edward Asscher, President of Royal Asscher (retired) and the patriarch of the family, was very pleased to make the announcement on social media, on his birthday, October 7th. The book, a history of the 170 year old company, and the family that made history.

Now in Dutch, next year in English.

Tap here for the full announcement.

As we mentioned above, when we started this project a few weeks ago, we didn’t realize just how many features would come so close to making the Top 25.

We have our Top 25 Reports up top. Here are the runner-ups - the Reports That Almost Made the Top 25.

Many of these reports are our favorites. We were a little disappointed that they did not make the Top 25. However, it is good to know that they were all very very close!

Here they are - the reports that almost made the Top 25!

We often say that we cover all gem materials here in the Roskin Gem News Report.

But we do not recall ever covering jewelry set with a piece of granite.

And this of course begs the question, why?

On the 21st March 1871, Princess Louise married John Campbell at St. George’s Chapel, at Windsor Castle. The marriage marked a significant chapter in British royal history.

While the union appeared to uphold the traditions of the monarchy, it also reflected Louise’s independent and modern spirit. Known for her beauty and elegance, Louise was a favoured daughter of Queen Victoria, often considered one of the most beautiful princesses in Europe.

Long story short, the rock represents where the couple were engaged to be married - near the Scottish home of the royal family, Balmoral.

We were curious as to whether the piece of granite was actually pulled from the wall of the castle, or simply picked up off the ground nearby.

Tap here to find out the rest of the story,

and to see its final auction bid.

Trade Shows

To learn more about

the FACETS SRI LANKA 2025 Trade Show, Tap Here!

FACETS SRI LANKA

Colombo, Sri Lanka

– January 6-8, 2025

IIJS India International Jewellery Show Signature 2025 – GJEPC

JWCC – Mumbai, India

January 4th-7th, 2025

The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

Miami Beach, Florida, USA

– January 9-13, 2025

IJT 2024 International Jewellery Tokyo – Reed Exhibitions

35th International, Tokyo, Japan

– January 15-18, 2025

VicenzaOro

Vicenza, Italy

– January 17-221 2025

TUCSON

JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– January 29 – February 9, 2025

Ethical Gem Fair Tucson

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– February 1-4, 2025

AGTA GemFair

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– February 3-9, 2025

Gem & Jewelry Exchange GJX

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– February 3-8, 2025

The Pueblo Gem & Mineral Show

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– January 30 – February 11, 2025

Tucson Fine Mineral Gallery

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– January 31 – February 15, 2025

Westward Look Show

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– TBD

THE 69th TGMS Tucson Gem & Mineral Show

Tucson, Arizona, USA

– February 13-16, 2025

POST TUCSON

The Melbourne Jewellery Expo

Melbourne, Australia

– February 1-3, 2025

Inhorgenta Munich

Munich, Germany

– February 21–24, 2025 

Feninjer

Sao Paulo, Brazil

– February 10-13, 2025

Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand

69th Edition – Bangkok, Thailand

– TBD

Thailand Gems & Jewelry Fair (TGJTA)

Impact Challenger, Bangkok Thailand.

– TBD



HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show

Hong Kong, China Asia World Expo

– March 2-6, 2025 AWE