Posted on June 29 2023
Did you know we’ve been cutting beads for years? It’s true! We have a large variety of...
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Posted on June 15 2023
Are you a jewelry designer or have a business in the jewelry and gem industry? If yes,...
Posted on June 05 2023
Did you catch this month’s Fair Trade Friday?
For #fairtradefriday this month, we want...
Posted on May 25 2023
Many believe emerald to be a softer gem type but in reality, it is a variety of beryl ...
Posted on May 11 2023
As we continue to see color gems trending in jewelry designs today, we've also seen an...
Posted on May 01 2023
For centuries pharaohs, emperors, kings, and queens have used emeralds in their royal ...
Posted on April 18 2023
Every gem has a story, and our updated Gem Facts Pages are where you can find detailed...
Posted on April 12 2023
Can you name the benefits of traceability? When it comes to colored gems, there are so...
Posted on April 06 2023
Diamonds are the traditional birthstone for the month of April, but we’ve seen an incre...
Posted on March 29 2023
It’s that time of the year! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we start to see the face of...
Posted on March 24 2023
There’s no question that creative cutting is at the heart of what we do at Columbia Ge...
Posted on March 17 2023
Did you catch this month’s Fair Trade Friday? The first Friday of each month, we host ...
Posted on March 07 2023
We're beginning to inch toward springtime and with the calendar switching to March mea...
Posted on February 27 2023
Did you know that Mexican Fire Opal is formed within volcanic rock cavities? Water get...
Posted on February 13 2023
Amethyst is one of the best-known gems of the quartz family. Its rich purple color has...
Posted on December 20 2022
Columbia Gem House Continues to Set the Standard for Responsible Sourcing at the Tucson...
Posted on December 15 2022
It’s getting cold outside, and we’re channeling the season by introducing our Winter Co...
Posted on December 02 2022
Did you know that on the first Friday of every month we go Live to talk about Fair Tra...
Posted on September 27 2022
It’s official, Fall is here! That means the leaves are starting to change and clothing...
Posted on September 22 2022
After a great couple of weeks in Denver, we are excited to announce that we're heading ...