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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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Coronavirus May Cut Chinese Demand; Diamond Companies See Better Times

Russell Shor, February 10, 2020

The economic impact of the coronavirus in mainland China and Hong Kong. Plus, an update on the diamond market and gold jewellery.

Patrick O’Shea stands in front of a staircase at the Javits Center in New York City.

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The Curious Life of Patrick O’Shea: From Ballistics Detective to Gemmologist and Jewellery Designer

January 10, 2020

Patrick O’Shea’s life’s journey led him down many career paths until they all came together as a designer who specialises in masonic jewellery.

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2019 in Review: Diamond Trade Begins Recovery, Jewellery Retail Sector Blooms Late and Extraordinary Auction Sales

Russell Shor, December 16, 2019

2019: A year of ups and downs in the gem and jewellery industry, including diamonds, retail, auction sales and laboratory-grown diamonds.

Video presentation of Creative Careers panel.

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The (Creative) Paths Less Taken: Lessons Learned from GIA’s 2019 Creative Careers Panel Discussion

Phoebe Shang, November 18, 2019

Jewellery industry leaders share the creative paths they took to successful careers at 2019 Carlsbad Jewellery Careers Fair.

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Translating Passion into Success: What “Job Success in Today’s Market” is All About

Phoebe Shang, November 18, 2019

Iconic industry leaders share their success stories and tips with aspiring professionals at the 2019 Carlsbad Jewellery Careers Fair.

A diamond necklace that features a 100.02 Fancy Intense yellow diamond. The pendant is done in the shape of a musical instrument.

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Bullish Predictions for 2019 Seasonal Sales Despite Concerns; Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction Sales

Russell Shor, October 21, 2019

US seasonal sales predictions are better than expected. Sotheby’s Hong Kong auction features a 100 ct yellow diamond necklace by GIA alumna Anna Hu.

An oval shaped 33.40 ct white Australian opal and diamond pendant/brooch set in platinum.

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The Enigmatic Gemstone: Opal’s Playful Dance with Light

Sharon Bohannon, September 20, 2019

Opal’s play-of-colour is a lyrical dance: sometimes a grand jeté of bold, broad flashes of colour or smaller, quicksteps of pinpoint flashes.

Man sits at his desk with a display stand of multiple pieces of jewelry in front of him.

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Alum’s Lifelong Quest: Searching for Jewellery Unicorns

August 14, 2019

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

The octopus head is a baroque Tahitian cultured pearl and its arms are made of black, yellow and white diamond (in a striped pattern) set in black-plated 18K gold.

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A Tropical Paradise of Ocean-Inspired Jewellery and Gemstones

Sharon Bohannon, August 9, 2019

Escape to a warm-water paradise in your mind with these jewels that formed in the sea, are inspired by marine life and evoke the ocean’s essence.

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