This article, from the Summer 2009 issue of Gems & Gemmology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemmology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemmology.
Read MoreA rare chameleon diamond is examined in GIA's Carlsbad lab.
Read MoreA Fancy yellow type Ib CVD-grown synthetic diamond undergoes testing at the New York lab.
Read MoreOn Oct. 7 in Hong Kong, a 118.28 ct D-Flawless sold for more than $30 million, becoming the most expensive colourless diamond ever sold at auction.
Read MoreDe Beers’ recent rough price increase has caused some concern among manufacturers who have just begun to return to profit after two years of struggle.
Read MoreDemand at Tucson was decent, but the retail outlook for 2016 in the U.S. remains cautious – with a slight decline in other major consumer centres.
Read MoreUS seasonal sales predictions are better than expected. Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction features a 100 ct yellow diamond necklace by GIA alumna Anna Hu.
Read MoreYear-end forecasts remain mixed, but a strengthening U.S. economy and good store/cyber traffic have been encouraging in the early holiday season.
Read MoreThe merging of the two largest Canadian diamond mines has given new owner Dominion Diamond Corp. the opportunity to relaunch the CanadaMark brand.
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