The scary stuff nightmares are made of
For years the diamond industry’s outward attitude to lab-grown goods was that these stones were some sort of fake. Even the nickname given them expresses that disdain – “synthetics.”
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WDC reaffirms commitment to CAR in preventing trade of conflict stones
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Central African Republic (CAR), supporting its efforts in preventing trading in conflict diamonds originating from CAR
GIA finds baffling flaw in CVD Diamond
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) doesn’t usually declare itself stumped, but a recent discovery of a flaw in a synthetic diamond that’s almost always associated with natural stones left scientists scratching their heads.
The GIA’s forays into diamond tracking
What business does a gemological laboratory have telling stories about diamonds? That was the unspoken question Matt Crimmin had to answer in his presentations at JCK Las Vegas earlier this month.
GIA to demonstrate GIA iD100™ gem testing device at June Hong Kong Fair
The GIA will demonstrate and take pre-orders for its new iD100™ testing device at the June 22-25 Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair following what it said was a successful debut of the instrument at the JCK Las Vegas show in early June.
De Beers Lab Introduces Screening Device for Set Jewelry
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research just introduced what it says is the first screening device for man-made diamonds that can test multiple stones in set jewelry at once.
James Allen, CanadaMark, and the growing trend towards origin tracking
This week, James Allen and Dominion Diamond Corp. signed a deal that will give the e-tailer online exclusivity for Dominion’s CanadaMark brand.
New GIA program tracks diamonds through the pipeline
Gemological Institute of America is unveiling a new service that tracks the origin of select polished diamonds—and provides the retailer with a new way to tell a stone’s story.
‘Diamonds Do Good’ consumer campaign reaches over 3 million millennials
Seminar at JCK Will Help Retailers Convey Diamonds Do Good Message In Store.
Forevermark Marks milestone with two millionth diamond inscription
De Beers Group today announced its Forevermark diamond brand has inscribed its two millionth diamond. The diamond is a 3.48-carat round brilliant and bears the unique inscription of ‘2,000,000’.
Hong Kong dealers face random synthetics checks
Hong Kong’s diamond-promotion body plans to start checking wholesalers’ inventory for synthetics, as part of a program aimed at boosting consumer confidence and giving retailers better peace of mind.
What Signet Jewelers and Tiffany & Co can teach us about CSR
CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, is—we’re sure you will agree—very much in vogue. And the diamond industry is no exception, which is good news as it goes! Signet and Tiffany have in recent weeks been the focus of attention for their ethics and their commitment.
