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Is The Bad Economy Tarnishing Gem Show?

by Ted Robbins, NPR
February 17, 2009

Every February, gem traders gather in Tucson, Ariz., for one of the world's largest industry shows. Traditionally, it's where prices and fashion trends are set for the year. What effect has the economic slowdown had on the sparkly things? Traders are cutting back and looking for bargains. One segment of the gem trade appears to be strong: big, rare or unusual stones for investment.

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