Since the last newsletter, we have made many improvements to the site in response to EarthWonders member feedback. We are thankful to those who submit feedback and encourage you to follow all site updates.
Several new sellers have listed their first items on EarthWonders since the last newsletter, including Ensabella, Noor Ullah, and Patrick and Amanda Arkfeld. Get in touch with us if you have items you want to list exclusively on EarthWonders.
We are delighted to welcome Fabian Wildfang to the collector community on EarthWonders and thank him for sharing some of his world-class collection on the site.
It appears that the federal government in Pakistan has imposed a 60-day ban on the import and export of gold, diamonds, gemstones and jewellery, with immediate effect. And that got us thinking what could happen to the price of aquamarine if the ban is extended.
Pakistan is a major supplier of aquamarine, and specimens from the Shigar Valley come with amazing color and clarity. It is too early to tell whether the ban will affect the mineral market, but we have refined the localities in our aquamarine database, and here are the alternative sources.
1. Namibia - 276 total - 16 for sale
2. Brazil - 186 total - 25 for sale - Brazil is the world's leader in aquamarine production
Amethyst
Quartz
Fluorite
Tourmaline
Malachite
Azurite
Rhodochrosite