Issue 2, October 26, 2022
Welcome back to the Roskin Gem News Report.

Last Week
We are very happy that you enjoyed the feature from Nicolas Zylberman meeting the young woman looking for Haüyne  (no spoiler alert here!). These types of stories prove what a small wonderful gem world we live in.
For those of you who have not yet read the story, you really should. Tap here.

Original Content
This week, we feature a new test for natural v. synthetic ("lab grown"/"factory grown") diamond from Cara & Bear Williams at Stone Group Laboratories. It's a quick read and a very easy test. Definitely one worth noting. (See the first news feature here in the newsletter and link to the full report on the website.)

Next Week
We have just returned from the Canadian Gemmological Association's Vancouver Conference. In our November 1st newsletter, we will have first-hand reports for you on a number of the presentations.

So here it is, Issue 2 of the new Roskin Gem News Report Newsletter. Enjoy!
Gary Roskin
Findings from Stone Group Laboratories shows the blue/white fluorescence in diamond can only be natural in origin.

"Many gemstones fluoresce various colors depending on the elements or vacancies within. Diamond fluorescence can tell you a lot."

This feature explains how to test for lab grown diamonds. It's quick. It's easy. And it works.

So grab your LED LWUV Fluorescence penlight and start testing!
The Winners have been Announced
AGTA Announces the 2022 AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards™ Winners


AGTA ePrism

DALLAS. Oct. 25, 2022 – The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards™.

You can read the entire list of winners on the AGTA's website. Just tap the link below.
Head-Turning Jewelry!
Check out Cartier's latest collection of High Jewelry
BEAUTÉS DU MONDE

Seeing the beauty of the world, preserving it, and above all, enriching it, are values that have continuously influenced the Maison’s philosophy.

The latest Beautés du Monde High Jewellery collection continues this tradition. It is a testament to this fascination with the diversity of beauty that is so dear to Cartier.
Nigeria to Hang Onto Rough

There have been three articles in the news this past week about Nigeria and the government's oversight of the gem business. We see the Government focusing on 1.) halting the sale of rough (as has Tanzania most recently) and 2.) training workers to cut, polish, and make jewelry. They're also very concerned that smuggling has reduced tax revenue. All of these stories are related. The links are here.
Russians Arrive in Myanmar to Buy Gems

For the first time, the Myanmar military regime has invited Russian traders to a jade and gems emporium in Naypyitaw, as it seeks to earn hard currency by selling the country’s jewels.

Their unprecedented presence is a sign of junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s growing dependence on Russia, as his crimes against Myanmar leave him increasingly isolated on the international stage. Min Aung Hlaing has been seeking closer economic cooperation with Russia, the largest arms supplier to the regime.
Gemfields Ruby Operations Resume
After Attack – Military Called In

On 20 October 2022, Gemfields updated the market regarding the Cabo Delgado insurgency and Gemfields’ decision at the time to initiate an evacuation of operational employees and contractors from Montepuez Ruby Mining Limitada (MRM), in which Gemfields holds a 75% interest.

The evacuation was initiated as an ample precaution due to an attack, attributed to insurgents, on the morning of Thursday 20 October 2022 on a neighbouring ruby mine located approximately 12km south-east of MRM’s operations. MRM’s security personnel and the Mozambique police force remained on site at MRM. The Mozambique military arrived at MRM later that day and will maintain a presence for the foreseeable future.
Thank you

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Gary Roskin
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