Auction highlights of loose gemstones
Auctions held by Sotheby's, Christie's and Bonhams offer the world's best and most unique loose gems and diamonds. Check previews, auction results and background articles in our "auction and collector" section



Catalog search of loose gemstones
Search our catalog of loose gems offered by trustworthy dealers, creative cutters and amazing carvers. If you need a unique loose gem, this is the place to find it.







Consumer guides and collector information.
Trustworthy information with the help of the world's leading experts, gem laboratories and international umbrella organizations.
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George Frederick Kunz (VP of Tiffany and managing J.P. Morgan's personal gem collection) wrote an amazing book on the gem and jewelry lore in different cultures.
Cartier and America
"Cartier and America" covers the history of the House of Cartier from its first great successes as the ?king of jewelers and jeweler to kings? during the Belle Epoque through to the 1960s and 1970s, when Cartier supplied celebrities of the day with their jewels and luxury accessories. The exhibit runs from December 19, 2009 - April 18, 2010 at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, California USA.
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