Press

Tucson Gem Showcase Coverage
Gems & Jewellery, Vol. 31, No. 1, Spring 2022

Cobalt Bearing Spinel from Tanzania
A leader in its field, The Journal of Gemmology publishes original research articles on all aspects of gemmology, including natural stones and their treatments, synthetics and simulated gemstones.
The Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 38, No. 5, 2023

Flashback to the Future- 2020 Pueblo Gem Show
Every February in Tucson, thousands of gem, jewelry, crystal and fossil fans transform the southwestern city into one of the largest conglomerate gem and mineral shows in the world known as Tucson Gem Show.
February 2021 

How Rare Gemstones Reflect our Unique Qualities
Behind the Scenes Look at How Gemstones are Selected and Faceted for Jewelry.
October 2020

Here’s to the Men in Our Lives - Jewelry to Celebrate Men and Dads
June 2020

Color Change Pyrope
Jewelry Navigator YouTube video showcasing the amazing and rare color change garnets found only once in time.
March 2020

Garnets from Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
The Journal of Gemmology, Vol. 36, No. 5, 2019

Gemology Worldwide Podcast: TUCSON 2019: THE GEM EXTRAVAGANZA
February 2019

Jewelry Navigator Podcast: Treasures of the 2019 Tucson Gem Show
February 2019

Journal of Gemology, Gem-A
Article about our stunning 11.13ct yellow dravite tourmaline from Tanzania.

 Journal of Gemology, Gem-A, April 2017
Cutting featured in article about a new deposit of Congo tourmaline. 

 Journal of Gemology, Gem-A, mid 2016
Cutting featured in article about new deposit of garnet found in Mahenge, Tanzania.

 Vanadium and Chromium-Bearing “Color-Change” Pyrope Garnet (Gems & Gemology, Winter 2015, Vol. 51, No. 4)
Cutting featured in an article about a new variety of pyrope garnet. 

 Color- Change Garnet from Tanzania (Gems & Gemology, Spring 2015, Vol. 51, No. 1)
Cutting featured in an article about a new variety of pyrope garnet.

 The Interview
Interview with Todd Wacks about a new variety of pyrope garnet, color change.