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Three light-to-medium blue carved sculptures sit in a line – from larger to smaller.
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Making the Cut: The Art and Science of Fantasy Carving

Gem cutters - whether “gem whisperers” or mathematicians - create breathtakingly artistic individual gems and sculptures.

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Guardians of Trust: GIA’s Innovative Research, Instruments and Services

GIA’s services and instruments have grown in importance and impact as new gem treatments and laboratory-grown gems have entered the market.

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The octopus head is a baroque Tahitian cultured pearl and its arms are made of black, yellow and white diamond (in a striped pattern) set in black-plated 18K gold.
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A Tropical Paradise of Ocean-Inspired Jewellery and Gemstones

Escape to a warm-water paradise in your mind with these jewels that formed in the sea, are inspired by marine life and evoke the ocean’s essence.

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People meet and mingle at the entrance to the JCK Show.
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Headwinds Slow 2019 Vegas Business, Lab-grown Diamonds Proliferate

Decent demand for finished jewellery, but less for loose gems. Plus: Lab-grown diamonds and responsible, sustainable business practices.

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Looking down the crystal axis of a back-lit 58.83 ct trapiche emerald
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Emerald: The Superstar of Trapiche Gemstones

Trapiche emeralds, which display a distinct six-spoke wheel pattern, set the standard as some of the finest and most spectacular crystals ever unearthed.

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Woman holds multiple strands of black cultured pearls.
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‘Pearl Goddess’ Pours Experience and Support into GIA Alumni Association

Betty Sue King shares her expertise at chapter meetings, on pearl trips and with donations to the Tucson auctions – all in support of the GIA alumni.

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Man sits next to microscope.
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Tucson Visit Spurs Geology Professor and Publisher to Head Back to School

Geologist and publisher earns his GG so he can share more information on gem materials with visitors to Geology.com, his Earth Science website.

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A pile of near-colorless HPHT synthetic melee
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Diamond Market Forecast: Declining Credit, Soft Prices and Lab-Grown Diamonds

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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A bow brooch with long ribbon tendrils.
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Bows in Jewellery: The Finishing Touch in Giving

Bows have been a popular motif and finishing touch in jewellery and fashion from time immemorial, recurring and adapting to reflect the style of the era.

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Shoppers walk in a mall past a Chow Tai Fook jewelry store.
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Season’s Sales: US Up 4% to 5%, But China Continues to Lag

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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