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A face-up view of a cushion cut diamond with blue color.

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Gems & Gemology’s 7 Most Unusual Encounters from 2019

Stuart Overlin, Brooke Goedert and Kellie Giordano, December 13, 2019

Check out some of the most interesting and unusual diamonds and coloured stones submitted to GIA’s laboratories in 2019.

A row of various shaped cut and polished pink diamonds.

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Why are Pink Diamonds Pink? GIA Researchers Dive Deep into their Crystal Structure

Russell Shor, October 18, 2019

GIA researchers analysed more than 90,000 natural pink diamonds to better understand how these rare and beautiful diamonds formed and got their colour.

Six different shaped red and pink diamonds lined up in a row.

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Bank Suspends Credit for ‘Unprofitable’ Rough Diamonds

Russell Shor, July 22, 2019

De Beers and Alrosa slashed rough diamond sales after ABN AMRO’s says it will no longer finance rough purchases for goods that can’t be cut profitably.

People meet and mingle at the entrance to the JCK Show.

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Headwinds Slow 2019 Vegas Business, Lab-grown Diamonds Proliferate

Russell Shor, June 14, 2019

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

The entrance to the GemGenève show featured a large graphic wall.

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Trade Hopes for a Bright 2019 Vegas Show

Russell Shor, May 21, 2019

All eyes are on the upcoming jewellery sales events in the US – the Luxury and JCK shows in Las Vegas – as business slows down in other parts of the world.

A model holds a large cut-corner square diamond with three fingers.

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De Beers Ups Supply; US Federal Trade Commission Warns About ‘Eco’ Claims

Russell Shor, April 22, 2019

DeBeers responds to fluctuations, and the FTC issues warnings on laboratory-grown diamonds. Plus: 302.37 ct Graff Lesedi La Rona is revealed.

A round, bright red gem displayed on a dark gray background.

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The Red Hot Gems of Summer

Sharon Bohannon, August 21, 2017

These red, pink and orange hued gems evoke passion and excitement – and are sure-fire accessories for sultry summer days.

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Summer 2015 G&G: Dual-Stars, Photomicrography Guide, Rubies from Tajikistan, New Micro-World Section

Russell Shor, August 14, 2015

G&G Brief presents an overview of the content of the Summer 2015 issue of Gems & Gemology.

The superior size and color of the 325.13 ct. tsavorite garnet from Merelani was discovered at the Tucson Gem & Mineral show in 2007. Courtesy of Michael Couch & Associates, West Des Moines, Iowa; photo by Robert Weldon © GIA

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The Glory of Green Gems

Sharon Bohannon and Peggy Tsiamis, June 12, 2015

Green gemstones, which can uplift and heal our spirits, have been popular gem choices ever since we began to adorn ourselves with jewellery.

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Spring 2015 G&G Examines Blue Spinel, Chinese Jewellery Design and the Latest in Synthetics

Russell Shor, June 12, 2015

G&G Brief presents an overview of the content of the Spring 2015 issue of Gems & Gemology.

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