U.S.President Barack Obama has reportedly waived sanctions against the trade of
ruby and jadeite from Myanmar/Burma. The move is intended to fulfil the
announcement made last month by President Obama during the visit of State
Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.US Sanctions on Import of Burma Ruby Revoked

Fast becoming a favourite among illustrious jewellery ateliers and designer brands, the Mozambique ruby is steadily carving out a significant niche in the coloured gemstone marketplace. Industry stakeholders share their business outlook for this African gem in the conclusion of our two-part report on Mozambique rubies.

Mozambique’s fiery red beauties

Gemologists in Sri Lanka claim that the largest blue star sapphire yet has been discovered in a mine in the country.  The gemology institute in the capital Colombo has certified that the gem weighs 1404.49… World’s largest blue star sapphire ‘found in Sri Lanka’

Flaming Red Ruby Fetches $18 Million at Christie’s Hong KongBy Anthony DeMarco, ContributorForbes “The Crimson Flame,” an exceptionally rare Burmese ruby sold for $18.3 million, setting a world auction record per carat of $1.2 million at… Flaming Red Ruby Fetches $18 Million at Christie’s Hong Kong

Cr. JFW Magazine Winter 2015    

Seeing RedBy Jill NewmanRobb Report, November 2015 A 40-carat rough ruby from Gemfields’ Montepuez mine in MozambiqueIn a remote area of Mozambique, at the Montepuez ruby concession, miners last year uncovered aan extraordinary pair of matching… Seeing Red

Magnificent Mozambique Ruby Ruby cutting expedition with Anurak Sinchawla and Dr. Peretti

International Colored Gemstone Association  Elects new Board of Directors Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 2, 2015 – The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has released the names of its board of directors following the organization’s board’s… International Colored Gemstone Association Elects new Board of Directors

Secret Rocks The $10 billion jewels industry is shrouded in beauty—and mystery. Is change about to come? By Shibani Mahtani and Patrick Barta The Wall Street Journal TO HEAR RICHARD HUGHES tell it, the journey… Secret Rocks