Gemological Institute of America
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberBrand Profiles
Could the GIA’s diamond detector save the diamond industry?
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has created a new device which it says is more effective than anything else…
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Nov- 2017 -22 NovemberAppointments
GIA’s Edward Johnson joins the RJC
Edward Johnson has been appointed to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as director of business development.He will be responsible for…
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Aug- 2017 -30 AugustTrade Organisations
Dona Dirlam retires as director of GIA’s Library and Information Center
Dona Dirlam, director of GIA’s library and information center, retired August 25 after 38 years of service to the GIA…
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1 AugustTrade Organisations
GIA offers over $2m in scholarships for 2018
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will begin accepting scholarship applications on 1 August for its 2018 Gemology and Jewelry…
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May- 2017 -22 MayAuctions
Boot-sale diamond to be auctioned for £350,000
A diamond ring which was bought for £10 decades ago is expected to fetch £350,000 at auction. The owner, who…
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18 MayAuctions
De Beers to auction own polished diamonds for first time
De Beers has announced that it will auction polished diamonds manufactured from its own rough at its auction sales business…
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16 MayCurrent Affairs
GIA warns of ‘hybrid’ diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has warned of “hybrid” diamonds entering the supply chain after uncovering a natural diamond…
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Apr- 2017 -24 AprilCrime
GIA creates fake diamond detector
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched a device that can detect synthetic diamonds – even those already mounted…
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6 AprilTrade Organisations
GIA creates free gem guide for artisanal miners
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has produced a gem guide which they will give to artisanal miners free of…
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4 AprilAuctions
‘Pink Star’ diamond sells for record-breaking £57m
A rare diamond known as the ‘Pink Star’ has been sold at auction in Hong Kong for $71m (£57m) –…
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