RETAIL
THE STATE OF
DIAMONDS 
JEWELRY 
DESIGN
COLORED 
STONES
The next generation of lapidarists 
are entrepreneurial, engaged 
online, and focused on producing 
the unique material that has 
captivated the modern-day colored 
gemstone market.
BY LAUREN McLEMORE
64          STATE OF THE MAJORS 2026
YOUNG
AMERICAN
GEMSTONE
CUTTERS
The Spirit of

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