Bomi's domestic and international buying team, consisting of Michael Killian and Susannah Florencio, has just returned from a very successful buying trip venued in Las Vegas, Nevada. With more than 3500 exibitors, it is one of the largest jewelry shows in the world.

        Michael and Susannah employ their expertise to shop the world market at these expositions. Their goal is to finds the highest quality gemstones and finished jewelry products at the best possible prices.

        These conventions are not only international sources for jewelry related items, but also serve as a strong indicator of current and future jewelry and fashion trends. Because of the widespread  international participation in this event, is is also used as the watermark for the current prices in the ever-changing colored stone market.

          The team really enjoys the last hours of the show when they are able to purchase truely unique items at better-than-market prices. They have known to return with such treasures as the rare Brazilian alexandrite and paraiba tourmalines.

            Stop by soon! We'll be happy to show you some of our new and exotic aquisitions!

Nothing says luxury like diamonds in rare, natural fancy colors.  Despite a challenging economy, these unique gems are still in demand.  Growing education in the value of colored diamonds, celebrity trendsetters wearing them on red carpets, and the popularity for individuality in personal style are all helping to drive consumer demand for these treasures. 

Yellow, brown and black diamonds have been particularly hot in 2009.

Stop in to BOMI to see some of our new colored diamond creations!

Susannah Florencio, Graduate Gemologist, of BOMI presented a lecture at the Amherst Museum on March 18 as part of their Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series.  The lecture was an informative overview on diamond and colored gemstones, and a lot of fun.  Afterwards, she informally fields questions from gem enthusiasts.