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Alum’s Lifelong Quest: Searching for Jewellery Unicorns

Alan Nacht continues his family’s legacy - Bernard Nacht & Co. – and his quest for unforgettable jewellery.

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A diamond ring without the centre stone, which is framed by two rows of small diamonds.
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Jewellery Detectives: Students Search for Clues to Quality Workmanship and Longevity

GIA’s Jewellery Forensics seminar teaches students to become jewellery detectives as they assess jewellery design and engineering for quality.

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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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December Blues: Birthstone Gifts that Will Delight

Looking for a gift for someone special? December’s birthstones offer a treat for every taste, style and personality – even if it’s not their birth month.

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A rectangle-shaped gold box, decorated with filigree, granulation and gems.
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Metalwork Takes a Bow: Techniques that Enhance Gemstone Jewellery

This collection of jewellery images illustrates how metalwork techniques showcase gemstone and jewellery designs.

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Jewellers to the Maharajas of Jaipur and Modern-Day Moguls

Enter a world not well-known in the West—the world of the maharajas and their jewellery, coveted by the modern-day moguls of business, entertainment and royalty. See the fantastic works of art made today in the form of enamelled Kundan meena jewellery and the regal look of polki diamonds.

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Pyrope Garnet and Montana Sapphires Highlight Winter 2015 G&G

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

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Shenzhen: The Frontier of China’s Gem and Jewellery Industry

All jewellery professionals are familiar with the city of Shenzhen, a global jewellery manufacturing centre and a leader of China’s fast-growing gem and jewellery industry. Join the GIA team as we tour the city and discover more about its leading jewellery brands.

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Let Jewellery Tell the Story:
An Interview with Chinese-Style Designer Yue-Yo Wang

An interview with jewellery designer Yue-Yo Wang to understand her Chinese style jewellery designs.

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Using the ancient kingfisher feather skill, Master Bai created detail in this “Six Dragon and Three Phoenix Crown” masterpiece. Photo by Eric Welch/GIA.
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Filigree Inlay Art: The Intangible Cultural Heritage of China

In Beijing, China, Master Goldsmith Jingyi Bai from Zhaoyi Xin Tian Di Ltd., Co is leading her team to inherit the historical filigree inlay art and pass it on to the next generation.

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