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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

Amanda J. Luke, May 14, 2020

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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Jewels of Hollywood: Accessories and Jewellery that Made the Stars Shine

Amanda J. Luke, July 19, 2019

“Jewels of Hollywood”, on loan from the Kazanjian Foundation, showcases some of the jewellery and accessories associated with Hollywood royalty.

A man and three women pose in front of India setting.

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Find out how GIA connected with alumni and friends at the 2019 Tucson shows.

Amanda J. Luke, March 2, 2019

GIA hosts a variety of events and exhibitions in Tucson each year. Find out how GIA connected with alumni and friends at the 2019 Tucson shows.

A view from behind of a bejeweled winged insect.

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A Glittering Garden: A Menagerie of Designs from Mother Nature

Sharon Bohannon, May 18, 2018

Delightful garden creatures and flowers are favourite subjects that transform beautifully into Victorian, Art Nouveau and modern jewellery designs.

A heart-shaped piece of pink drusy hangs from a gold chain.

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Dreamy Drusy: Minute Crystals Shimmer in Dramatic Designs

Sharon Bohannon, March 16, 2018

Drusy jewellery has surged in popularity in recent years. Celebrities wear it on the red carpet and designers clamour for it at gem shows.

Four people pose with a cardboard representation of Richard T. Liddicoat.

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2018 Tucson Events Encourage Alumni to Connect with GIA – and Each Other

Amanda J. Luke, March 9, 2018

Alumni celebrate Richard T. Liddicoat in Tucson. Winner of Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design announced.

Art Deco-inspired necklace featuring blue sapphire, tanzanite, diamonds and enamel. An ornate pendant hangs from a chain with stations of embellished links in between the chain.

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2017 Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design Showcases Jewellery Art

Amanda J. Luke, March 2, 2018

The grand prize winner of the 2017 Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design is named.

A round, bright red gem displayed on a dark gray background.

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The Red Hot Gems of Summer

Sharon Bohannon, August 21, 2017

These red, pink and orange hued gems evoke passion and excitement – and are sure-fire accessories for sultry summer days.

Three smaller cameos show the progression of craving a cameo from rough shell. They sit in sand alongside a shell with a fully carved cameo on it.

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Cameos: Timeless, Miniature Carvings for Jewellery Lovers

Sharon Bohannon, June 23, 2017

The rich history and lore of cameos make them a fascinating avenue into the world of collecting for history, mythology and jewellery buffs.

A close-up image of a pile of rough diamonds.

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Ups and Downs of 2016 Make for an Uncertain 2017

Russell Shor, January 20, 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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