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Michelle Loon, a recent graduate of GIA’s Jewelry Design Technology program, holds the build platform containing the 3-D-printed resin prototypes of her jewelry design. Photo by Kevin Schumacher
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3-D Printing: GIA Equips Students for a ‘Technology Revolution’

The potential of 3-D printing is mind-boggling for jewellery design and manufacturing, where time, precision and cost-effectiveness are highly valued.

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A large group of people in a hallway.
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Coronavirus May Cut Chinese Demand; Diamond Companies See Better Times

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

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

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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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Figure: 1 - The 52.49 carat
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An Imitation "Melo Pearl"

An Imitation "Melo Pearl"

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Figure 1: The external appearance (side‐on and down the drill‐holes) of the two pearls submitted for routine identification.
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Pearls with Unpleasant Odours

Pearls with Unpleasant Odours

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Six different shaped red and pink diamonds lined up in a row.
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Bank Suspends Credit for ‘Unprofitable’ Rough Diamonds

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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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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People meet and mingle at the entrance to the JCK Show.
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Headwinds Slow 2019 Vegas Business, Lab-grown Diamonds Proliferate

Decent demand for finished jewellery, but less for loose gems. Plus: Lab-grown diamonds and responsible, sustainable business practices.

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