Gemological Institute of America
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a global authority in gemstone grading, research, and education, setting standards that influence pricing, certification, and consumer trust across the UK jewellery trade. For jewellers, designers, and suppliers, staying informed about GIA developments is essential to maintaining credibility and meeting market expectations. Jewellery Focus provides coverage of GIA’s latest innovations, grading updates, training programmes, and insights into how its work shapes the commercial and technical landscape of the industry.
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Aug- 2024 -28 AugustE-Commerce
Ebay UK expands Authenticity Guarantee to pearl jewellery
Ebay UK has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service to pearl jewellery in collaboration with GIA, the Gemological Institute of America. The news comes as the marketplace saw a 30% increase in gemstone sales in the first six months of 2024. New and pre-loved pearl pieces sold for £500 and over…
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May- 2024 -13 MayRetailers
Lightbox lowers lab-grown diamond retail prices by up to 40%
De Beers Group’s lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox has announced it has lowered the retail price of its lab-grown diamonds by up to 40%. The brand’s colourless DEF stones, featuring an excellent cut and VS clarity, are now $900 (£716.7) a carat, down 40% from $1,500 (£1194.6). The price of lab-grown…
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Apr- 2024 -15 AprilDesigners
BAJ hosts Graff for collaborative exhibition
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) community and representatives from luxury jewellery house Graff, came together to host the BAJ X Graff Fine Jewellery Project. According to BAJ, the exhibition and awards evening marked an important collaboration between industry and education, highlighting the shared commitment to “nurturing aspiring creatives on…
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Mar- 2024 -7 MarchTrade Organisations
GIA appoints Brandon H. Pace as general counsel
Brandon H. Pace, an attorney with over two decades of legal experience in the financial and technology sectors, has been appointed by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) as the Institute’s general counsel. In his new role, he will report to president and CEO Susan Jacques and is a member of…
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Feb- 2024 -1 FebruaryTrade Organisations
François Delage appointed to GIA board of governors
The board of governors of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed François Delage as its newest member on January 25, 2024. Delage brings a wealth of experience in global luxury, fashion and jewellery retail garnered over a more than three-decade international career. Delage has more than 35 years…
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Sep- 2023 -8 SeptemberNews
GIA adds ‘Hanadama’ comment to all pearl classification reports
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has added a report comment for the historical trade term Hanadama to distinguish a quality range of cultured Akoya pearls. To qualify for the Hanadama comment, cultured Akoya pearls must meet specific classification criteria. GIA’s analysis of the industry’s classification of pearls from the…
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Aug- 2023 -21 AugustTrade Organisations
Gem-A warns of scam products as false credentials circulate
Gem-A, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, has issued a warning to its members, the gemstone trade and the wider public about an ongoing issue with fraudulent jewellery parcels, which are being distributed bearing fake Gem-A credentials and logos. Individuals receiving these parcels are from geographically diverse areas, including the…
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18 AugustAuctions
Fellows Auctioneers to sell ring of Rat Pack star
Fellows Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction off the ring of Rat Pack star Sammy David Jr on 24 August. The 10.75-carat yellow-brown diamond ring, set in yellow gold, was worn by David as he became the first African American to spend an evening in the White…
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17 AugustNews
Flawless Moissanite makes its mark on UK jewellery market
Flawless Moissanite launched into the UK online jewellery market in 2021 and has experienced an incredible rate of growth. And demand for the moissanite doesn’t show any signs of slowing, with the global moissanite market expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.2% from 2021 to…
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Apr- 2023 -25 AprilRetailers
Fabergé appoints new CEO
Fabergé has promoted managing director Antony Lindsay to the role of CEO. He will replace Sean Gilbertson, who has become executive chairman of the Fabergé board. Lindsay worked for five and a half years as Fabergé’s managing director. He remains a member of the board of directors for both Fabergé…
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