GemSparkle Showcase: Capturing the Brilliance of Gems at the Tucson Gem Show

The Challenge

At the AGTA Tucson Gem Show, gem educators, jewelers, and industry professionals gathered to explore the latest innovations in jewelry photography and lighting. Among them was Julia from Gem Academy, who specializes in gem education and content creation.

For Julia, one of the biggest challenges in gemstone photography is lighting - capturing the true sparkle and depth of a gem without harsh reflections or losing detail.

“It’s so hard to get light into the gem. I’m constantly blocking the light that I’m trying to use,” she explained.

GemSparkle’s Role

During a live demo at the show, Julia experienced GemSparkle, the new portable lighting attachment designed to bring out the natural brilliance of gemstones for photo and video content.

The team demonstrated its multiple light temperatures - white, cool white, and yellow - along with unique modes including glowing, sparkling, and constant lighting. When the sparkling mode was activated, Julia immediately noticed the difference.

“Yeah, it already looks amazing… You can see all the facets just popping out. Normally that’s very difficult to catch up with. Oh, it looks so clear.”

GemSparkle’s macro lens and LED lighting captured every facet of a moissanite gemstone with remarkable clarity, producing natural reflections that mimic how gems sparkle in real life.

“It looks perfect… and it looks so easy.”

The Results

Julia instantly saw the potential of GemSparkle for educational and content creation use:

• Enhanced Clarity – Light reaches into every angle of the gem, revealing its full brilliance.
  
  
• Versatile Modes – Adjustable colors and sparkling effects for different stones and environments.
  
  
• Video + Photo Ready – Seamless switching between stills and videos for gem demonstrations.
  
  
• Portable and Easy to Use – Ideal for gem educators, content creators, and jewelers on the go.
  
  

“I’d use it to make content… to get those really clear pictures of the stones.”

GemSparkle’s live demonstration at AGTA Tucson showcased just how effortlessly anyone - from jewelers to educators, can capture true-to-life sparkle using nothing more than a smartphone and a touch of smart lighting innovation.

Key Highlights