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Fall 2005, Volume 41, Issue 3

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Since the late 1980s, the world diamond market has undergone enormous changes at every level. The lead article in this issue, by GIA senior industry analyst Russell Shor, chronicles these dramatic evolutions in the industry. Shown here are both classic and new styles of diamond jewelry. The center stone in the solitaire ring is 7.02 ct; the eternity ring, the choker necklace, and the earrings contain 15.34, 30.01, and 22.55 ct of colorless diamonds, respectively; and the bracelet contains 3.04 ct of pink and 11.74 ct of colorless diamonds. The rings are courtesy of Jerry Blickman Inc., the necklace is courtesy of Kwiat Inc., and the earrings and bracelet are courtesy of Ishaia Trading Corp., all of New York. Photo © Harold & Erica Van Pelt and GIA.

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