Brecken Branstrator is becoming editor-in-chief of the GemGuide, the bimonthly gemstone publication.
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Showing posts with label Brecken Branstrator. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brecken Branstrator. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Friday, June 03, 2022
The State Of The Colored Stone Market 2022
Brecken Branstrator's report on the state of the colored stone market was insightful. Many thanks.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
How The Colored Stone Market Is Making Up For No Tucson
Brecken Branstrator was spot on. The colored stone trade has relied so much on in-person trade shows, many find it challenging to direct their attention to chasing e-mail, WhatsApp, WeChat, and text messages, while at the same time getting decent images of product onto their website, if they have a website. Selling at a distance requires a significant investment and skill---in know-how, in technology, and much more. It's just like any new business---there's a lot to learn about it.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
5 Things To Know About Taaffeite
A rare colored stone for serious collectors.
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8886-5-things-to-know-about-taaffeite
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8886-5-things-to-know-about-taaffeite
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
6 Trends And Observations From The 2020 Tucson Gem Shows
Tucson is the place to be in early February. It's educational and insightful for those who love colored stones.
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8528-6-trends-and-observations-from-the-2020-tucson-gem-shows
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8528-6-trends-and-observations-from-the-2020-tucson-gem-shows
Friday, December 27, 2019
Armonie Minerali
A unique collection from Pomellato.
Useful links:
http://www.pomellato.com
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8288-pomellato-s-second-hardstone-collection-is-another-must-see
Useful links:
http://www.pomellato.com
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8288-pomellato-s-second-hardstone-collection-is-another-must-see
Tuesday, December 03, 2019
Omega Museum
Must visit. Latest creations and achievements.
Useful links:
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/museum
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/brand-profiles/8210-take-a-look-inside-omega-s-new-museum-in-switzerland
Useful links:
https://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/heritage/museum
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/watches/brand-profiles/8210-take-a-look-inside-omega-s-new-museum-in-switzerland
Saturday, November 09, 2019
State Of The Colored Stone Market
Commonsense regulations should benefit the government and the mining communities. Many thanks to Brecken Branstrator for the insightful report.
Useful links:
https://www.gemguide.com
https://rogerdery.com
https://www.madini.go.tz
https://resourcegovernance.org
http://www.mining.gov.mm
http://openjadedata.org
https://www.aweik.or.ke
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/social-issues/8223-state-of-the-colored-stone-market-building-benefits-at-home
Useful links:
https://www.gemguide.com
https://rogerdery.com
https://www.madini.go.tz
https://resourcegovernance.org
http://www.mining.gov.mm
http://openjadedata.org
https://www.aweik.or.ke
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/social-issues/8223-state-of-the-colored-stone-market-building-benefits-at-home
Friday, November 01, 2019
You Can Now Buy Stones From Moyo Gems
It will help the local miners a lot.
Useful links:
https://moyogems.com
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8227-you-can-now-buy-stones-from-moyo-gems
Useful links:
https://moyogems.com
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8227-you-can-now-buy-stones-from-moyo-gems
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Fantasy Gifts From Neiman Marcus
Would you pay US$695000 to go behind the scenes at Boucheron?
Useful links:
https://eu.boucheron.com
https://www.neimanmarcus.com/c/nm-boucheron-cat75300742
https://www.neimanmarcus.com/c/gifts-fantasy-gifts-cat75250756
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/majors/market-developments/8186-would-you-pay-695k-to-go-behind-the-scenes-at-boucheron
Useful links:
https://eu.boucheron.com
https://www.neimanmarcus.com/c/nm-boucheron-cat75300742
https://www.neimanmarcus.com/c/gifts-fantasy-gifts-cat75250756
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/majors/market-developments/8186-would-you-pay-695k-to-go-behind-the-scenes-at-boucheron
Friday, October 18, 2019
Minerals, Materials And Society Graduate Certificate
A unique interdisciplinary education, research and training program by the University of Delaware.
Useful links:
https://sites.udel.edu/ceoe-mms
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/social-issues/8183-univ-tackles-sustainability-csr-with-new-grad-program
Useful links:
https://sites.udel.edu/ceoe-mms
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/social-issues/8183-univ-tackles-sustainability-csr-with-new-grad-program
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Friday, September 20, 2019
An Update On The Montana Yogo Sapphire Mine
Get to know John Baide and Jason Baide.
Useful links:
https://gemgallery.com
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8099-2-years-later-an-update-on-the-montana-yogo-sapphire-mine
Useful links:
https://gemgallery.com
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8099-2-years-later-an-update-on-the-montana-yogo-sapphire-mine
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Sphene
A unique collector's gem.
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8076-5-things-to-know-about-sphene
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/8076-5-things-to-know-about-sphene
Saturday, September 07, 2019
René Boivin Starfish Brooch
It tells a fascinating story.
Useful links:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/style/7868-boston-s-mfa-acquires-rene-boivin-starfish-brooch
https://www.mfa.org
Useful links:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/fashion/style/7868-boston-s-mfa-acquires-rene-boivin-starfish-brooch
https://www.mfa.org
Friday, September 06, 2019
Fura Gems To Start Mining Sapphires In Australia
A logical initiative. Australia is still the known unknown continent when it comes to gemstones.
Useful links:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/supply/7859-fura-gems-to-start-mining-sapphires-in-australia
http://www.furagems.com
Useful links:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/diamonds-gems/supply/7859-fura-gems-to-start-mining-sapphires-in-australia
http://www.furagems.com
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Saturday, May 25, 2019
Mine To Market With Moyo Gemstones
It's transparent, traceable, and ethical.
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/7668-sustainability-stories-mine-to-market-with-moyo-gemstones
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/7668-sustainability-stories-mine-to-market-with-moyo-gemstones
Saturday, May 11, 2019
A New Take On #MetGala2019: The Looks Reimagined As Minerals
Who would have thought the link between minerals and fashion choices by celebrities at Met Gala until now. Take a look and judge for yourself.
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/7706-a-new-take-on-metgala2019-the-looks-reimagined-as-minerals
Useful link:
https://www.nationaljeweler.com/blog/7706-a-new-take-on-metgala2019-the-looks-reimagined-as-minerals
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