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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Oct- 2013 -3 OctoberEvents
‘Pink Star’ diamond to fetch $60m at Sotheby’s auction
A pink diamond weighing almost 60 carats has been lined up for auction and is expected to sell for as much as $60m – the largest sum ever paid for a gemstone of any kind at auction. The ‘Pink Star’, as it is being dubbed by Sotheby’s auctioneers, is an…
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Dec- 2012 -10 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Largest ever 3.15 carat coloured diamond set to be auctioned
A rare 3.15 carat circular-cut coloured diamond is set to be auctioned in New York and is expected to raise between £435,000 and £750,000.
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Mar- 2012 -16 MarchManufacturers
Lapponia Jewelry chooses recycled gold
Finnish jewellery brand Lapponia Jewelry has redesigned its supply chain to guarantee the use of 100 per cent recycled gold in its jewellery production.
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Aug- 2011 -25 AugustUncategorized
£3.7 million fancy vivid yellow to lead Christie’s’ autumn auction
Christie’s New York has revealed that it will offer The Vivid Yellow – a rare, highly-saturated fancy vivid yellow diamond of 32.77 carats expected to achieve in excess of $6 million (£3.66 million) – as the star lot of its 18 October sale of “magnificent jewels”.
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