Featured in InColor issue 45, this article highlights how American gemstones are bringing fresh inspiration to the European jewelry market and industry professionals.

Tiffany Stone, with its captivating purple hues, stands out as one of the most unique gemstones from the United States. Sourced in Utah, it attracts both collectors and lapidaries for its rarity and striking appearance.

Lors de mon dernier voyage en Californie, j'ai eu la chance de visiter le musée du GIA à Carlsbad, une expérience incroyable pour tous les passionnés de pierres précieuses et de minéraux. Ce musée est une véritable référence, notamment grâce à la remarquable collection de la Famille Hauser (Hauser Mineral Collection), qui met en lumière l’incroyable richesse géologique des États-Unis.

Lors de mon premier voyage au Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase en 2011, parmi les centaines de jaspes exposés, l'un d'eux a particulièrement retenu mon attention. Cette découverte a eu lieu au stand d'un certain Tom Wolfe, connu pour sa vaste sélection de jaspes, agates et bois silicifiés, dont beaucoup provenaient de l'ouest des États-Unis. En parcourant l'étalage, mes yeux ont été attirés par une gemme au caractère singulie

22.98ct neon red faceted by Jeff Hapeman, USA Introduction: A Native American Legend and the Magic of Sunstone According to an ancient Native American legend, an epic battle took place near the Ochoco Mountains in Oregon . A valiant warrior was pierced by an arrow, and his blood was spilled onto pieces of sunstone . The blood, imbued with the warrior's spirit, is said to have colored the stones a powerful, sacred red, endowing them with mystical powers. Today, in the desert o

Our goal is to contribute to the promotion of Oregon Sunstones , an exceptional natural gem that deserves to be better known worldwide, including in France . This ambitious project, in which we are actively participating, is an opportunity to pay tribute to this gem and its unique origins. Through this site, visitors can learn more about the formation , characteristics and history of Sunstones, while discovering the extraction and cutting techniques used by local producers.

The Tucson Gem Show is a major event dedicated to colored gemstones. During my first trip in 2011, I discovered fascinating North American gems. A defining moment that sparked a lasting passion for these unique stones.

The Pow Wow Rock Show in Quartzsite, Arizona, is a key event for mineral enthusiasts. The 2020 edition once again gathered collectors and professionals around exceptional specimens.

From Los Angeles to Tucson via Quartzsite, this 2022 gem road trip dives into the heart of the USA’s biggest gemstone events, blending travel, discovery, and field experience.