Hurricanes Harvey, Irma May Wreak Havoc on Luxury Sales, Too
Russell Shor, September 18, 2017The devastating damage of Hurricanes Harvey in Texas and Irma in Florida will likely take a toll on luxury sales.
Read MoreDiamond Producers Aim for Lower Qualities in Today’s Market
Russell Shor, September 18, 2017The average value of rough diamonds mined in 2016 took a sharp drop, while demand has trended toward smaller stones and lower qualities.
Read MoreColombian Emerald Industry: Winds of Change
GIA, September 8, 2017 Topics: Gemology, Geology, Localities, Mining, Trade, TravelAndy Lucas, GIA’s education manager of field gemology, shares the changes he observed in Colombia’s major emerald mining and cutting areas.
Read MoreThe Unexpected Origins of Big Diamonds
GIA, September 8, 2017 Topics: Gemology, Geology, InclusionsDr. Evan Smith, Ph.D., GIA research scientist, shares his findings on the unexpected origins of big diamonds and what their characteristics tell us about the earth.
Read MoreThe Latest on Synthetic Diamonds
GIA, September 8, 2017 Topics: Identification, Material properties, Synthetics, Technology, Treatment ProcessDr. James Shigley, GIA distinguished research fellow, shares the latest developments about HPHT and CVD synthetic diamonds, and information on GIA’s ability to identify them.
Read MoreA ‘Game-Changing’ Quality Assurance System for Jewelry Workmanship
Jaime Kautsky, September 6, 2017Education teams create a step-by-step system and terms to evaluate jewelry workmanship – in the classroom and the trade.
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