GIA’s services and instruments have grown in importance and impact as new gem treatments and laboratory-grown gems have entered the market.
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“Jewels of Hollywood”, on loan from the Kazanjian Foundation, showcases some of the jewellery and accessories associated with Hollywood royalty.
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Collectors from around the world descended on Christie's Maharajas & Mughal Magnificence auction of the jewels from the Al-Thani Collection on 19 June.
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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.
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DeBeers responds to fluctuations, and the FTC issues warnings on laboratory-grown diamonds. Plus: 302.37 ct Graff Lesedi La Rona is revealed.
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You’ve heard about the 4Cs of diamond quality (colour, clarity, cut and carat weight). But how did they become so well-known? Here’s a little diamond history.
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The humble leaf has captivated jewellery designers for centuries and they’ve transformed it into enduring pieces of beautiful jewellery.
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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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GIA began issuing reports that included a cut grade for round brilliant diamonds in 2006 in an effort to establish standards for cut in the same manner as it has for colour and clarity. This grading system is based on research conducted over the previous decade which was chronicled in several articles published in Gems & Gemology.
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A flower is one of nature’s most delicate delights, so it’s natural that jewellery designers have long found inspiration in them, seeking to capture their fleeting beauty in jewellery.
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