In 2026 sapphire treatment techniques are shifting fast — from higher-clarity lab-grown options to subtle stabilization used on rare materials. Here’s what collectors and jewelers must know now.
We field-tested the latest portable refractometers and combined lab verification to find which models deliver accuracy, durability, and real-world workflow benefits for jewelers on the go.
Microbrands are reshaping how gemstone jewelry reaches collectors. In 2026, product storytelling, small-batch sourcing, and community events are the new currency. Learn the advanced strategies winners use.
Sustainability is no longer optional. This guide lays out concrete steps to create a verifiable, community-positive supply chain for gemstones in 2026, including documentation, testing, and partnerships.
The EU released updated guidance in early 2026 clarifying disclosure expectations for treatments and lab-grown stones. Here’s a practical breakdown for jewelers, appraisers, and marketplaces.
We deployed an imaging AI pipeline across three retailers to detect diffusion and filling treatments. This field report details precision, failure modes, and how to integrate AI without overclaiming.
Care matters. We tested 12 cleaning kits on fragile and treated gemstones and share which kits clean safely without risking fills or delicate settings.
Gemstones can diversify a collector’s portfolio. This practical guide explains risk, liquidity, provenance premiums, and how to balance natural vs. lab-grown stones in 2026.
This field report examines community-led mining reforms and ethical sourcing pilots in gem-producing regions, with practical lessons for brands seeking meaningful impact in 2026.
Great product photos sell gems. We tested the accessories that make consistent gemstone photography possible across small studios, weekend pop-ups, and remote consults in 2026.
In 2026 the rules for gemstone imagery and commerce have shifted — brighter lights, smarter cameras, and packaging that tells the provenance story. Learn advanced workflows top gem dealers use to win attention and value.
A hands-on 2026 field test of sustainable packaging lines, travel cases for high-value specimens, and practical buyer recommendations for jewelers and collectors on the move.
How modern bench jewelers and small brands are combining AI-assisted pricing, hybrid showrooms, and streamlined warranty flows to raise margins and trust in 2026.
Traceability is the new trust currency. This 2026 playbook shows how edge AI, serverless compliance patterns, and transparent product pages transform provenance for gemstone sellers and marketplaces.
In 2026 the gemstone trade is moving from paper certificates to contextual, metadata-rich provenance systems. This playbook explains the advanced strategies dealers, labs and marketplaces use to verify gems, integrate provenance metadata, and rebuild buyer trust.
Portable spectrometers with on-device AI have arrived. This hands-on 2026 field review tests real-world accuracy, workflows for dealers and auction houses, and advanced strategies for integrating device outputs with provenance systems.
Discover the advanced, field-tested strategies that leading gemstone microbrands use in 2026 to convert collectors and walk‑in curious buyers — from hybrid pop‑ups to gift launch tactics and on‑the-ground community news integration.
A hands‑on field guide for collectors and travelling sellers: the 2026 travel and packing systems, secure carry workflows, and digital provenance backups you need to move rare gems safely and confidently.
In 2026, gemstone retailers are reinventing pop‑ups: from transactional stalls to curated micro‑events that blend discovery, provenance, and creator commerce. Learn advanced tactics for higher conversion, local storytelling, and scalable hybrid drops.
Lighting makes or breaks a gemstone sale. In 2026, the showcase is part physical display and part live studio. Learn advanced lighting recipes, portable power options, streaming setups and product showcases that help gemstones sell — online and in person.