Industry and Trade Summary: Gemstones

摘要

This report provides a global overview of the gemstone industry and examinesmarket trends through a unique compilation of production and trade data that is not otherwise readily available. Industry products covered include: (1) natural and cultured pearls, (2) natural and synthetic diamonds, and (3) natural and synthetic colored gemstones. These products may be in a rough state or they may be cut and/or polished to enhance beauty and commercial value, but they are not yet mounted or set. The report generally covers a 5-year period, 1991 to 1995.