Gemology Resources Jewelry Appraisals

12/20/2025

🏆 GOLD FACTS SERIES - Part 5: The Great Power Shift 🌏

China's gold strategy is reshaping global markets!

China's Gold Dominance:

#1 Producer: 380 tonnes/year
#1 Buyer in 2023
Reserves grew 331 tonnes (2019-2024)
Mining concentrated in Shandong, Henan provinces
Meanwhile in emerging markets: 🇹🇷 Turkey: 595 tonnes reserves 🇵🇱 Poland: 448 tonnes (massive increase!) 🇮🇳 India: 876 tonnes 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan: 383 tonnes 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia: 323 tonnes

The Big Picture: Emerging nations are dumping dollars for gold as a hedge against:

Inflation
Currency volatility
Geopolitical uncertainty
Is this the beginning of a new financial world order?



Sources:
Gold.org and voronoiapp.com

12/13/2025

🏆 GOLD FACTS SERIES - Part 4: Gold Prices Hit the Moon! 🚀

Gold surged 50%+ in 2025, breaking $4,000/oz for the first time EVER in October!

💡 Why the surge?

Record central bank buying (1,136 tonnes in 2022 alone!)
Global economic uncertainty
De-dollarization trends
Geopolitical tensions
🌍 The New Gold Dynamic:

1/5 of ALL gold ever mined is now in central bank vaults
Poland's reserves EXPLODED to 448 tonnes
Turkey, India, and Kazakhstan are all stockpiling
📊 Reality Check: All gold ever mined = 216,000 tonnes If melted together = cube only 22m tall (4-story building!) Still underground = 64,000 tonnes

Are we witnessing a permanent shift in how nations view gold?



Sources:
Gold.org and Voronoiapp.com

12/06/2025

🏆 GOLD FACTS SERIES - Part 3: Who's Mining the Most? ⛏️

Africa is now the KING of gold production! 🌍

2024 Production Leaders by Region:

Africa: 1,010 tonnes (tops globally!)
Asia: 665 tonnes
CIS: 584 tonnes
Oceania: 346 tonnes
Top 5 Gold Producers:

🇨🇳 China: 380 tonnes
🇷🇺 Russia: 330 tonnes
🇦🇺 Australia: 284 tonnes
🇨🇦 Canada: 202 tonnes
🇺🇸 USA: 158 tonnes
📊 Biggest Changes (2010-2024):

Canada: UP 98%! 🚀
Russia: UP 63%
USA: DOWN 32% 😬
African surprise: Ghana (141t) now produces more than South Africa (99t) - a historic shift!

What do you think drives these production changes?



Sources:
Gold.org and Voronoi.com

12/04/2025

https://www.gemologyresources.com/a-gemologists-blog/two-common-gemstone-frauds-you-need-to-know-about

Learn about two prevalent gemstone frauds targeting buyers and investors. The first involves ruby in zoisite specimens from Tanzania's Longido mines—legitimate carving material worth $200-$400 per kilogram—being fraudulently valued at millions of dollars through inflated appraisals paired with l...

11/30/2025

🏆 GOLD FACTS SERIES - Part 2: Central Banks Go for Gold! 💰

For the first time since 1996, central banks now hold MORE gold than U.S. Treasuries! This historic shift is reshaping global finance.

📈 The Gold Rush Timeline:

2022-2024: Central banks bought 3,220 tonnes (doubled from the previous 3 years!)
2025 H1: Poland led the charge with 67 tonnes purchased
Gold now = 18% of global reserves (up from mid-2010s)
🏦 Top Gold Holders 2024:

🇺🇸 USA: 8,133 tonnes (unchanged for decades)
🇩🇪 Germany: 3,352 tonnes
🇮🇹 Italy: 2,451 tonnes
🇫🇷 France: 2,436 tonnes
🇨🇳 China: 2,280 tonnes (added 331 tonnes since 2019!)
Fun fact: The U.S. and Europe control 60%+ of all gold reserves!

Why the shift? Inflation fears + geopolitical tensions = gold as the ultimate safe haven


Sources gold.org and voronoiapp.com

11/27/2025

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with sparkle and gratitude! 🦃✨

From our family at Gemology Resources to yours, may your day be as brilliant as the gems you love.

11/23/2025

🏆 GOLD FACTS SERIES - Part 1: The Underground Treasure Map 🏆
Did you know there's $7 TRILLION worth of gold still waiting to be mined beneath our feet?
Here's what blew my mind from Visual Capitalist's latest data:
⛏️ Russia & Australia are tied for #1 with 12,000 tonnes each of unmined gold reserves - that's $1.7 trillion worth per country at current prices!
📊 Top 5 Unmined Gold Reserves:

🇷🇺🇦🇺 Russia/Australia: 12,000 tonnes each
🇿🇦 South Africa: 5,000 tonnes
🇮🇩 Indonesia: 3,800 tonnes
🇺🇸🇨🇳 USA/China: 3,000 tonnes each

💡 Mind-blowing fact: If you melted ALL the gold ever mined (216,000 tonnes), it would form a cube just 22 meters tall - about a 4-story building! The unmined gold left (64,000 tonnes) would only make a 15-meter cube.
🌍 Africa is becoming the new gold frontier, with exploration booming in Ghana, Mali, and Tanzania. Meanwhile, gold prices have surged above $4,000/oz in 2025!
Stay tuned for more fascinating gold insights from Visual Capitalist over the coming weeks!
What surprised you most? Drop a comment below! 👇


The information and graphics were created by:
https://elements.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-unmined-gold-reserves-by-country-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOMVTRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3RjBiREp2WDNOSU42bE5xc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqFqDniEjwwum5_7KktDbxBjGCj8aFvdErG8qaGjOBiu85XZYS3CJcGN5GXP_aem_4SUF9lIBSdr9EEblT_5ErA

11/19/2025

Our latest blog post explores an exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston.

This piece was initially written for the NAJA Newsletter. You can read it here:

https://www.gemologyresources.com/a-gemologists-blog/the-language-of-jewelry-1

05/22/2025

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05/16/2025

We're thrilled to share the glowing feedback from one of our valued clients!

“Gemology Resources valued multiple jewelry pieces for me. I was very impressed with the professionalism of the staff and management, was very impressed with the detail review of the jewelry, and was impressed with the thoroughness of the appraisal report. Their pricing was fair, perhaps below expectations. I'd recommend them to everyone.” – Cam K.

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05/09/2025

🌍🚢 Have you just returned from a vacation with new jewelry?

Beware of vacation purchases! At Gemology Resources, we specialize in verifying the authenticity and value of jewelry bought abroad and at cruise ship ports.

Our Houston-based lab uses the latest technology to ensure you weren't overcharged or deceived. Protect your investment and get peace of mind with our expert appraisal services!

05/05/2025

Happy Cinco de Mayo!