Gemological Institute of America
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May- 2019 -31 MayInternational
GIA adds country of origin reports for coloured diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has added natural coloured diamonds to its GIA Diamond Origin Report Service. The group said the “innovative” service, announced on March 28, scientifically matches faceted D-to-Z and now natural coloured diamonds to their original rough to confirm the gem’s country of origin. The GIA…
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Apr- 2019 -9 AprilInternational
WFDB welcomes GIA’s changes to reports for lab-grown diamonds
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has “welcomed” the changes by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to its reports for lab-grown diamonds. The GIA said its reports will be changed to come into line with revisions to the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Jewelry Guides announced last year.…
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Feb- 2019 -8 FebruaryFeatures
The gems of the jewellery auction
Between $30-50m (£23.1m-£38.5m) is the expected price the Pink Legacy diamond is expected to fetch at the Magnificent Jewels auction on 13 November at Christie’s in Geneva. “The saturation, the intensity of this stone is as good as it gets in a coloured diamond,” says Rahul Kadakia, international head of…
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Oct- 2018 -26 OctoberManufacturers
Alrosa pilots GIA’s M2M programme
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has announced that Alrosa, the world’s largest producer of rough diamonds, is piloting the Institute’s M2M program. M2M is a digital platform that brings together GIA’s ability to scientifically match rough diamonds to the resulting polished gems with information from each step in the value…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s Geneva auction to feature largest fancy vivid pink diamond worth $50m
Christie’s Geneva auction will present the largest and finest fancy vivid pink diamond ever offered at auction by the company with a price estimated between $30m to $50m (£22.8m to £38m). Weighing just under 19 carats (18.96 carats), the rectangular-cut gem named the The Pink Legacy will lead Christie’s Magnificent…
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Jul- 2018 -3 JulyFeatures
Would you buy lab-grown diamond jewellery?
“Synthetic diamonds will never replace a natural diamond,” says Leonard Zell, Jewellery Focus’ own columnist and a specialist in jewellery sales training, with a chuckle. “I can’t see how a woman would ever want to mention that she has a lab created diamond as an engagement ring.” Zell’s remarks are…
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Jun- 2018 -8 JuneEvents
Advanced synthetic diamond seminar to come to London
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will be offering new advanced synthetic diamond seminars in August in Mumbai and London. Participants will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of advanced diamond identification techniques and to have hands-on experience with current production synthetic diamonds and the latest detection technology. Taught…
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May- 2018 -25 MayRetailers
Chow Tai Fook and GIA to bring blockchain diamond grading reports to consumers
Jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a diamond grading authority, will use blockchain technology to deliver digital diamond grading reports to consumers for the first time. Clients of Chow Tai Fook’s diamond brand will receive a permanent and immutable blockchain record of their diamond’s…
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2 MayEvents
GIA to offer advanced synthetic diamond seminars
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is offering a new seminar course that teaches jewellers how to differentiate synthetic diamonds from natural ones. The one-day program, taught by GIA research scientists and experienced classroom instructors, will combine lectures with practical lab instruction, including the latest GIA instrumentation for differentiating natural…
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Apr- 2018 -23 AprilE-Commerce
Yoox Net-A-Porter launches fine jewellery platform
Online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) has launched its first dedicated online destination for fine jewellery and luxury watches. The platform, part of the Net-A-Porter website, features a fine jewellery collection from more than 40 brands, including Piaget, Cartier, Pomellato, Tiffany & Co and Buccellati. Customers will also be able…
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