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Not All That Glitters is Gold — Sometimes it is Mozambican Rubies

Learn about Mozambican rubies, including their mining history, characteristics and market demand.

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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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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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US Holiday Season Opens Well, Despite Volatile Markets

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

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.

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Ruby-bearing gravel bed in Mugloto.
Update on Gemstone Mining in Northern Mozambique

Recounts an expedition to Mozambique’s important deposits of ruby, spinel and tourmaline, which have yet to be fully explored.

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Ups and Downs of 2016 Make for an Uncertain 2017

The diamond industry was slow to recover in 2016 and coloured gems got a welcome shot in the arm. Mixed signals leave no clear indicators for 2017.

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Visit Two of Mogok’s Most Important Mines with GIA

Join GIA’s field gemmologists as they visit two of Mogok’s most important mines: the Dattaw ruby mine and Baw Mar sapphire mine.

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Designer’s Love of Brazil – and its Gems – Shines in Every Piece She Creates

Karyna Sena, a third-generation gem and jewellery professional, infuses the rich tapestry of Brazil – and her joie de vivre – in each of her designs.

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Romancing the Source: Cambodia

Accompany GIA field gemmologists on a true gemstone mining adventure in Pailin, Cambodia. The area’s miners must combat heat, humidity and deadly strains of malaria as they search the jungle for ruby and sapphire.

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