International Colored Gemstone Association

Don't miss the newest issue of the incredible InColor Magazine! Stay informed as you prepare for the upcoming holiday season! You'll find a special report dedicated to the amazing world of Idar Oberstein, information on sustainable mining, the latest report from the auction houses and much more! Thank you to the outstanding contributors and our advertisers! Look for your copy in the mail or click the link in our bio. Stay tuned for highlights over the next few months! #InColorMagazine #ICAMember #ICAEthics #ICAAccreditedEthicalMember #ICATrust #GemsKeepGiving #ColoredGemstones #ColorTheWorld

Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) is the ultimate B2B marketplace for the jewellery industry. With its “One Show, Two Venues” concept and strategic product sectorisation strategy, #JGW offers decision-makers an exceptional platform to connect, forge partnerships and gain valuable insights. This progressive approach streamlines navigation, enabling visitors to effortlessly locate their desired resources, resulting in heightened efficiency and productivity. From 16 to 20 September, the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) will host the jewellery materials section, featuring loose diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls and other precious materials. From 18 to 22 September, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will showcase finished jewellery, packaging solutions, tools & equipment, and jewellery industry-related technologies. Don’t pass up this chance! Join us at JGW and discover a realm of infinite possibilities! Stay tuned for more information on the #ICAPavilionAtJGW! Click https://ow.ly/8KyX50SZOLc for registration! #InformaMarketsJewellery #ICAMember #ICATrust #ICAEthics #ICAShowtime #ColorTheWorld

Repost #LotusGemology: For those who are new to following us, we’d love to reintroduce ourselves so you can get to know us a bit better over the next few weeks. First up is Richard! Meet the team: Richard Hughes, Co-founder & Gemologist Richard W. Hughes is one of the world’s foremost experts on ruby and sapphire. The author of several books and over 170 articles, his writings and photographs have appeared in a diverse range of publications, and he has received numerous industry awards. Co-winner of the 2004 Edward J. Gübelin Most Valuable Article Award from Gems & Gemology magazine, the following year he was awarded a Richard 1. Liddicoat Journalism Award from the American Gem Society. In 2010, he received the Antonio C. Bonanno Award for Excellence in Gemology from the Accredited Gemologists Association. The Association Française de Gemmologie (AFG) in 2013 named Richard as one of the Fifty most important figures that have shaped the history of gems since antiquity. In 2016, Richard was awarded a visiting professorship at Shanghai’s Tongji University. 2017 saw the publication of Richard and his wife and daughter’s “Ruby & Sapphire • A Gemologist’s Guide,” arguably the most complete book ever published on a single gem species and the culmination of nearly four decades of work in gemology. In 2018, Richard was named Photographer of the Year by the Gem-A, recognizing his photo of a jade-trading market in China, while in 2020, he was elected to the board of directors of the Accredited Gemologists Association and was appointed to the editorial review board of Gems & Gemology and The Australian Gemmologist magazine. Richard’s latest book, “Jade • A Gemologist’s Guide,” was published in 2022. #ICAMember #ICAMemberProfile #ICATrust #ICAEthics #ColorTheWorld

Registration is now open for South Asia’s premier gem and jewelry exhibition! #FacetsSriLanka2025 will journey back to past kingdoms and focus on its influence on the evolution of the present-day trade. Featuring a stunning array of world-renowned gemstones, including the rare Padparadscha sapphire, Facets 2025 will showcase Sri Lanka as the ideal source for these lustrous wonders. You'll find many #ICAMembers exhibiting, too! Click https://ow.ly/jMfQ50SKyoj for registration! #Facets #Gems #SriLankaGems #RareGems #SapphireIsland #ICA #ColorTheWorld

Swadi Stit Co., Ltd. was established in 1958 by a family of jewelers. They've been supplying the industry with incredible rubies and sapphires for almost 70 years! With headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand and operations in Hong Kong, they have an expanded global customer base spanning 60 countries. With their custom vertical integration paradigm, they have access to the largest variety of colors, shapes and sizes in corundum. #SwadiStit specializes in rubies and sapphires; maintaining inventories of gems from various origins around the world including Sri Lanka, Burma, Madagascar, Cambodia, Thailand and various sources in Africa such as Mozambique, Tanzania, and Nigeria. With their in-house expertly trained cutters and graders, they can provide perfectly calibrated and sorted singles, pairs and suites. You'll find that their integrity and reliability are impeccable! #ICAMember #ICAMemberProfile #ICAEthics #ICATrust #ColoredGemstones #ColorTheWorld

From JCKOnline: By Karen Dybis, Contributing Editor Timed to highlight the month’s birthstone, the #Fabergé x #Gemfields Malaika Egg that was revealed July 1—the latest collaboration between the iconic art jeweler and the colored gemstone miner and marketer—is decorated with 308 Mozambican rubies. The deep red stones used in the one-of-a-kind egg objet come from Mozambique’s Montepuez ruby mine, which Gemfields majority-owns. Malaika means angel in Swahili, a language spoken in Mozambique, and the pattern on the egg’s exterior—done in the signature guilloché enamel that Fabergé is famous for—was designed to resemble angels’ wings. Fabergé combined the rubies with 4,312 round brilliant-cut white diamonds, 252 round brilliant-cut brown diamonds, 421 round pink sapphires, and 61 amethysts to bring out the fiery hue of the rubies, the brand said in a statement. All of the stones are set in 18k rose gold to complement the objet’s reds and pinks. See the full story at https://ow.ly/cILa50Suce9 #Repost #ICAMember #ColorTheWorld #Ruby #JulyBirthstone

Mahenge Gems provides the finest colored gemstones from Tanzania’s famed Mahenge region, East Africa and Sri Lanka. With direct mine access and a permanent presence in the Mahenge mining region, they have the first pick of the finest gemstones, straight from the mines. Founded by two like-minded guys who come from the most different backgrounds imaginable, #MahengeGems’ culture is an amalgamation of the best from East and West. Rimsan is a second-generation gemstone supplier with decades of experience in colored gemstones. He is also a master of the mysterious mixture of art and science required to single out the finest rough stones from the heaps of very average pieces that come directly from mines. Wez is a GIA graduate and Cultured Pearl Association of America C.P.S. with great experience in the colored gem industry at a multiple-award winning company. They place a huge importance on ethical sourcing and making sure that everyone they interact with is treated well. Mahenge Gems is an Accredited Ethical Member of ICA. This is an added assurance that all treatments and enhancements of gemstones are fully disclosed, gems are mined responsibly and traded sustainably, not sourced using child labor, and obtained legally. They uphold this standard because they believe that the best stones aren’t just beautiful – they are also used to improve people’s lives from the ground up. At the heart of it all, the gemstone business is about the ties that bind; the relationship between miner and lapidarist, gem dealer and jeweller. #ICAMemberProfile #ICAMember #ICATrust #ICAEthics #ColoredGemstones #ColorTheWorld

As a Canadian wholesaler specializing in colored gems, Benedicte Lavoie has witnessed firsthand the increasing demand for colorful stones in the bridal market. In 2022, she had the the opportunity to interview seven Canadian artists and goldsmiths who boldly incorporate colored gems into their creations, catering to the evolving preferences of their clientele. Recently, she caught up with them to explore whether they've noticed any shifts in trends or preferences since their intial conversation. Their insights shed light on the allure of colored gemstone engagement rings and offer valuable tips for those considering this option for their future "Mr. and Mrs." Click https://ow.ly/XwuT50SpAh5 for the full story! #InColorMagazine #ICAMember #ICATrust #ICAEthics #BridalJewelry #ColorTheWorld

Miriam Mimo Kamau is an award-winning owner of a mine in Kenya and has helped revolutionize the gemstone mining industry. #MimoGems is a pioneering force in sustainability and community development. See their story here! #ICAMember #ICAMemberProfile #ICATrust #ICAEthics #ColoredGemstones #ColorTheWorld

Message from ICA CEO Doug Hucker: Celebrating Gemstones! Welcome to the second issue of InColor for 2024 (Volume 51). I hope you enjoy this magazine as much as I do. It's always a personal pleasure to know that, even after the many years I have been fortunate to be a member of this beautiful industry, I can pick up a magazine like InColor and learn so many things that are new and exciting. It reminds me of why I have been a part of this industry for so many years. Our purpose in this publication is not to be a rigidly scientific tome, but rather to provide a magazine that engenders and fuels the true passion we share for colored gemstones. Enjoy! Click https://ow.ly/MFLW50Shw3n for the full message! #ICAMember #ICAEthics #ICATrust #ColoredGemstones #ColorTheWorld