Welcome to Our October 2025 Newsletter

As the fall season unfolds, we're thrilled to bring you the latest updates from the vibrant world of loose gemstones. This month, we spotlight dazzling new arrivals in our inventory and share exciting trends shaping the gemstone community. Dive in to discover investment opportunities, rare finds, and not one but two October's birthstones. Thank you for joining us-let's explore the sparkle together!

Investment Gems on the Rise

The gemstone market is buzzing with excitement over spinel and tsavorite garnet, each seeing remarkable value surges driven by rarity and collector demand. Spinel's vivid pinks and blues, especially from Tanzania's Mahenge mines, have soared 200-400% in value over five years, with top stones fetching $3,500-$6,000 per carat. Tsavorite garnet, a durable emerald alternative, commands $1,500-$8,000+ per carat for its vivid green hues. With depleting mines and ethical appeal fueling interest, these gems are must-haves for an true gem lover!

Tourmaline Galore

Our latest stock of high-quality tourmaline gemstones is a collector's dream, featuring top-color pink, vibrant green, and the elusive watermelon varieties with their stunning pink-green bicolor bands. These exceptional gems showcase tourmaline's versatility, perfect for bold jewelry designs or investment portfolios. High-quality tourmalines are increasingly rare, as prime deposits in Brazil and Mozambique dwindle, making our vivid, untreated stones a prized find. Don't miss the chance to add these radiant treasures to your collection today!

Rhodolite Garnet: Vibrant and Timeless

Introducing our new arrivals of rhodolite garnet gemstones, bursting with rich raspberry to purplish-red hues that captivate the eye. Quality factors like vivid color, excellent clarity, and precise cuts elevate these gems, ensuring they shine in any setting. Rhodolite's unique appeal lies in its warm, romantic tones and durability (Mohs 6.5-7.5), ideal for everyday wear. Believed to inspire creativity and emotional balance, these moderately rare garnets from Tanzania and Sri Lanka are a versatile addition for jewelers crafting statement pieces. Secure your stock now for designs that resonate with heart and soul.

Colorful Pietersite: Nature's Masterpiece

Our new high-quality pietersite cabochons are here, showcasing swirling blues, golds, and reds that mimic stormy skies or abstract art. Known as the “Tempest Stone,” pietersite's unique appeal comes from its chatoyant, fibrous patterns, making each piece a one-of-a-kind creation from Namibia or China. Revered for boosting intuition and clarity in crystal healing, these gems are perfect for bold, artistic jewelry. Invest in pietersite for its rarity and striking visual impact—ideal for collectors seeking distinctive stones that spark conversation. Add these captivating cabochons to your inventory today!

October Birthstones: Opal and Tourmaline

Celebrate October with the mesmerizing beauty of opal and tourmaline, the month's cherished birthstones. Opals dazzle with their play-of-color, flashing iridescent hues that evoke cosmic wonder, while tourmalines offer a rainbow of colors, from soft pinks to deep greens, symbolizing creativity and compassion.

• Did You Know? (Opal): Opals contain up to 20% water, giving them their unique light-diffracting magic. Australian opals, supplying 95% of the global market, are especially prized for their vibrant fire.
• Did You Know? (Tourmaline): Tourmaline's name comes from the Sinhalese “turmali” (mixed colors), reflecting its vast color range. Watermelon tourmaline, with its pink-green layers, is a rare natural marvel coveted by collectors.

Explore our opal and tourmaline selections to craft meaningful birthstone pieces that resonate with October's spirit.

Thank you for being a valued customer. We look forward to helping you find your next treasured gemstone. Happy Gemstone Hunting!

Team Gemselect