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Better Than Expected: Hong Kong Demand Buoys Market
Encouraging demand at the March Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Show has buoyed the industry’s mood.
Tucson, Centurion Upbeat, But Caution Remains
Demand at Tucson was decent, but the retail outlook for 2016 in the U.S. remains cautious – with a slight decline in other major consumer centers.
Graphite Inclusions Forming Octahedral Outline in Diamond
An inclusion outlined by minute graphite crystals within a diamond create an octahedral shape.
Red Heart Inclusion in Diamond
Under magnification, a round brilliant diamond features a pyrope garnet inclusion in an aesthetically pleasing shape.
Book Review: Collector’s Guide to Herkimer Diamonds
Review of Collector’s Guide to Herkimer Diamonds, by Michael R. Walter.
Super Bowl Rings: A Gallery of NFL Championship Rings
January Outlook: Rough Diamond Supplies Up, Prices Down
The trade grappled with soft prices and excess inventories in 2015, but holiday sales helped reduce diamond inventories. Plus: China retail report.
Cut: The 4th C
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 color and clarity. This grading system is based on research conducted over the prior decade which was chronicled in several articles published in Gems & Gemology.
Diamond Cut: The Wow Factor
Learn the basics of the GIA Cut Grading System to help pick out the diamond that wows you.
Secrets to Keeping Your Diamond Sparkling
These tips will help you make sure your diamond shines its best for any occasion.
Major Diamond Find Brightens Market
The discovery of three huge diamonds – 1,111, 813 and 374 carats − all in the same week, brighten an otherwise lackluster diamond market.
