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Ruby in Diamond

Henry O. A. Meyer and Edward Gübelin, September 1, 1981

The first substantiated identification of corundum (var. ruby) occurring as an inclusion in natural diamond is presented.

A pile of near-colorless HPHT synthetic melee

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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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Coronavirus May Cut Chinese Demand; Diamond Companies See Better Times

Russell Shor, February 10, 2020

The economic impact of the coronavirus in mainland China and Hong Kong. Plus, an update on the diamond market and gold jewellery.

A 4.10 ct colorless diamond “slice” pendant with black inclusions set in white gold and surrounded by colorless to brown pavé diamonds by Rachel Boston, London. Photo courtesy Rachel Boston

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2017 Las Vegas Trade Patchy, Designers and Diamonds Lead

Russell Shor, June 28, 2017

Designers respond to market trends; demand for diamonds better than expected. Plus: Holiday season diamond marketing campaign gets funding boost.

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

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.

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 large piece of rough, left, with a portion cut out of it, and six cut and polished diamonds produced from the cut out piece of rough.

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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.

Three loops of diamond ribbons form a bow around a ruby framed by more diamonds.

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National Retail Federation Predicts a Cheery Holiday

Russell Shor, October 22, 2018

The building blocks are in place for a strong 2018 U.S. holiday season. Plus, diamond market updates and upcoming auctions.

De Grisogono’s “Crazymal” collection introduced in Basel combines humor and craftsmanship to a luxury line. This pink flamingo ring is 18k gold, pink sapphire and colorless diamonds. Courtesy of De Grisogono

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Luxury Firms Adjust to the Era of Diminished Opulence

Russell Shor, April 17, 2017

Baselworld 2017: Luxury jewellery designers rethinking blingy, gem-laden looks for more artistic designs. Pink Star diamond sells for $71 million (£56 million).

Attendees ascend an escalator with an expansive view of the Hong Kong Convention Centre.

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2016 Hong Kong Show: Demand Slightly Up

Russell Shor, September 20, 2016

Demand for diamonds and coloured gems exceeded the expectations of most exhibitors; many reported an improvement from last year’s business.

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