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Grading

Grading is a critical process in the jewellery trade, determining the quality and value of diamonds and gemstones through assessments of cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. For UK jewellers, designers, and wholesalers, understanding grading standards and staying informed on updates from leading laboratories is essential to maintain trust, pricing accuracy, and compliance in the market. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on grading developments, including innovations, certification practices, and insights that help trade professionals navigate this vital aspect of their operations.

Grading

Grading is a critical process in the jewellery trade, determining the quality and value of diamonds and gemstones through assessments of cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight. For UK jewellers, designers, and wholesalers, understanding grading standards and staying informed on updates from leading laboratories is essential to maintain trust, pricing accuracy, and compliance in the market. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on grading developments, including innovations, certification practices, and insights that help trade professionals navigate this vital aspect of their operations.

GIA acquires 30% stake in Tracr

The investment by GIA marks a major step in Tracr’s transition into an independent,…

LoveLab Antwerp and IGI collab to offer lab diamond certification

The new certification process will be implemented across all of the brand's distribution…

Pandora adds carbon footprint labelling to lab-grown diamonds

The carbon footprint covers emissions from the initial raw material production through to…

GIA appoints John Cowley as chief financial officer

Cowley's appointment is effective 6 April 2026

Tracr appoints new CEO

Jilian Wolk will lead De Beers’ diamond tracking platform building on senior leadership…

Tom Moses to depart GIA after 50 years of service

Over the next three months, Moses will focus on transitioning research and laboratory…

Astrea London names Sarah Jessica Parker as new creative director

Actor and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker has been appointed global creative director and…

IGI and GET Diamonds launch blockchain-based digital diamond certificates

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has partnered with GET Diamonds and digital…

GIA to revise laboratory-grown diamond services from October

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce updated evaluation services for…

GIA appoints Ram Natarajan to lead global laboratory operations

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Sriram Ram Natarajan as senior vice…
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