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The GIA Museum’s “Dreams of Diamonds” exhibit featured more than 4,000 carats of diamonds, and marked the U.S. debut of Alastair Laidlaw and Christine Marsden’s like-named book – a 160-page, 33-lb. tome. Photo by Kevin Schumacher/GIA
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‘Dreams of Diamonds’ Book and Exhibition Celebrate Spectacular Gems

Explore the wondrous world of diamonds in this large book (2 stone 5 lbs and three feet wide when open) and gallery from a past exhibition – that reveals their detail and beauty.

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The body and legs of the spider palm bracelet rests on top of the hand; the egg and web nest are the ring.
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Designer’s ‘Complex, Eccentric’ Pieces Create Buzz and Find Fans in Hollywood and DC.

Los Angeles designer designs a popular political pendant, and is earning national press coverage and finding fans among Hollywood A-listers.

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Three light-to-medium blue carved sculptures sit in a line – from larger to smaller.
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Making the Cut: The Art and Science of Fantasy Carving

Gem cutters - whether “gem whisperers” or mathematicians - create breathtakingly artistic individual gems and sculptures.

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The symbol of medicine, the caduceus (wings on each side of the top of a staff with two snakes intertwined around it) stabbing thru the coronavirus. A garnet sits at the top of the staff.
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Jeweller Creates ‘Medal of Honour’ Brooch to Recognise Coronavirus Healthcare Fighters

GIA graduate Franco Valobra creates a commemorative brooch to recognise healthcare workers on the front line of the coronavirus battle for survival.

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Firefighter Memorial
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Gem Cutting Styles - Definitions

Part 2 of 5 in the series: Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Coloured Gemstones (Non-Diamond). This article establishes a common language for discussing cutting styles, with a focus on basic faceting styles, and offers a short discussion on cabochons and beads

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Kunzite top and side view
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Coloured Stone Darkness & Brightness

Part 3 of 5 in the series: Value Factors, Design, and Cut Quality of Coloured Gemstones (Non-Diamond). This article examines how cutting decisions can have a profound affect on a gemstone’s colour quality.

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Coloured Gemstone Value Factors

Part 1 of 5 in the series: Value Factors, Design and Cut Quality of Coloured Gemstones (Non-Diamond). This article discusses the major value factors that affect the price of a coloured gemstone.

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Lattice-patterned gems encase an 18K gold kaleidoscope.
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Katzenbach Designs Honoured with Two AGTA Awards in Two Years

Designer specialises in Maine tourmaline, precision faceting, fantasy-cut gemstones and custom-designed jewellery.

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A pile of rough diamonds.
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US Government to Industry: Know Your Supply Chain; De Beers and Alrosa Cut Rough Sales

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.

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Figure 1: Three views of the same 372.46 ct pearl. Front (left), back (center) and end‐on side (right).
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An Unusual Pearl

An Unusual Pearl: On reviewing the images sent, it was apparent that this was going to be an interesting job.

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