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Tanzanite
Poised between lush blue, vibrant violet, and rich purple, exotic tanzanite is found in only one place on earth, near majestic Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Merelaniite Inclusions in Tanzanite
A recently identified mineral is found, in whisker-like form, in a gem-quality tanzanite host.
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Love in Tucson: The ‘Stars Aligned’ for Geologist and Designer at GIA Alumni Party
They met in line to get into the GIA Alumni Association Tucson party – and changed the course of their lives forever.
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2017 Las Vegas Trade Spotty, Designers and Diamonds Lead
Designers respond to market trends, demand for diamonds better than expected. Plus: Holiday season diamond marketing campaign gets funding boost.
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2017 Vegas Outlook: Decent, But Cautious, Buying
Buyers at the 2017 JCK Show will likely stick to their open-to-buy plans, but take few chances on new lines or extra stock. Plus: An overview of retail sales, auction headlines.
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Exceptional Freeform Tanzanite and Oregon Sunstone Rings
A family sources, designs, and carves gems for extraordinary jewelry and pieces.
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Luxury Firms Adjust to the Era of Diminished Opulence
Baselworld 2017: Luxury jewelry designers rethinking blingy, gem-laden looks for more artistic designs. Pink Star diamond sells for $71 million.
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US Retailers Continue to Cite ‘Challenging’ Environment, Synthetic Melee Detected
Economists recognize that the decline in middle class purchasing power is directly affecting some consumer products – including jewelry.
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De Beers Optimistic as Sales Revive; Luxury Houses Remain Cautious
De Beers has largest cycle (sight) in more than two years. Luxury sales have begun to rise again after a negative year.
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‘Hippie’ Designer-Appraiser Follows Her Heart, Re-ignites Local Alumni Chapter
Rebecca Buys, GG, with a fulfilling career as a designer and appraiser, guides GIA alumni opportunities in San Diego, California.
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Jaipur, India: The Global Gem and Jewelry Power of the Pink City
Examines Jaipur’s role as a colored stone cutting and jewelry manufacturing center, with profiles of 17 companies and their factory, trading, and retail operations.
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