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Diamond Market Forecast: Declining Credit, Soft Prices and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Russell Shor, February 18, 2019

Despite the generally strong year for jewellery retail, the diamond industry continues to face problems with credit, patchy demand and soft prices.

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Season’s Sales: US Up 4% to 5%, But China Continues to Lag

Russell Shor, January 21, 2019

The US holiday season saw strong sales, but China continues to struggle. Plus: diamond market report and lab-grown diamond sales.

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US Holiday Season Opens Well, Despite Volatile Markets

Russell Shor, December 10, 2018

The US holiday shopping season is looking positive, despite signs that an economic slowdown may be coming in 2019. Plus, more auction sales records.

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Chipping Away at 1,109 ct Lesedi La Rona

Russell Shor, November 13, 2018

Graff reveals the first polished diamonds produced from the Lesedi La Rona, one of the largest pieces of rough ever mined. Plus, other market news.

Colombian Emerald Industry: Winds of Change

Darwin Fortaleché, Andrew Lucas, Jonathan Muyal, Tao Hsu, and Pedro Padua, November 8, 2017

A first-hand look at Colombia’s emerald mines and the cutting and trading industry in Bogotá.

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International Group Sets Sights on Sustainable Gemstone Mining

Russell Shor, July 17, 2017

Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development reviews issues surrounding sustainable mining practices and increasing returns for artisanal miners.

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In Rainier’s Footsteps: Journey to the Chivor Emerald Mine

Robert Weldon, Jose Guillermo Ortiz, and Terri Ottaway, August 3, 2016

Chronicles the famed emerald source through the adventures of Peter W. Rainier, who directed the mine from 1926 to 1931 and restored its former glory.

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Summer 2016 G&G: Diamonds from Diavik, Responsible Sourcing and Fabergé Cossack Figures

Jennifer-Lynn Archuleta, August 3, 2016

A summary of the content found in the Summer 2016 issue of Gems & Gemology.

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Tucson: A Showcase of Coloured Gemstone Innovation

Duncan Pay, April 28, 2016

An overview of the Spring 2016 Gems & Gemology content.

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Mine to Market: The ‘Adventure Story’ of Coloured Stones

Jaime Kautsky, February 12, 2016

A GIA team travels the world to discover and document what happens as coloured gems travel from mine to market.

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