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DPA to Rebrand, Abandon ‘Real Is Rare’
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The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has revealed plans for a radical overhaul that will see it change its name and drop the “Real Is Rare” tagline.Starting June 1, the marketing group will unveil a fresh...
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May 19, 2020
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DEF Invests in Education on Three Continents
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The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has grantedits largest-ever award, to be shared among nine beneficiaries across three continents.The $470,000 training and education grant,released early last week, is designed to support girls’ education,entrepreneurship and youth...
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Financial-Legal
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Oct 15, 2019
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Rapaport News
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GIA Expands China Education
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The Gemological Instituteof America (GIA) will offer remote learning to students in China, expanding its collaborationwith ShanghaiJiao Tong University (SJTU). The GIA’s distance-educationprograms will allow participants to access equipment and gemstones in self-studystudent workrooms...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 02, 2019
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Mumbai Gem Center Rebrands as IIG
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India-based Shreeji Rajendra Diamond Classes(SRDC) has changed its name to the InternationalInstitute of Gemology (IIG), reflecting the global focus of its educationalcourses, it said last week. The gemological center also inaugurated itsnew Panchratna Building...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 24, 2018
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Rapaport News
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Rapaport Academy Launches Retail-Sales Courses
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Rapaport Academy has created two online courses to helpretailers improve their digital marketing and sales. The e-learning platform launched the new programs inresponse to retailers’ requests for extra resources to help their online...
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Retail
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Jun 27, 2018
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Rapaport Academy Launches Course in Chinese
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RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, March 7, 2018, LasVegas... The Rapaport Group has released a Chinese version of Rapaport Academy’spopular online course — Fundamentals of Diamond Trading. In response to increasing demand fromChinese diamond trading professionals looking to increase their...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 07, 2018
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De Beers’ IIDGR to Offer Courses in Chinese
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De Beers’ diamond-grading unit will launch two of itseducational courses in Chinese, aiming to tap the important and fast-growingmarket. The International Institute of Diamond Grading &Research (IIDGR) will offer its online Diamond Foundation Course — covering...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 28, 2018
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Duncan Pay Appointed Head of GIA Education
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointedDuncan Pay as vice president and chief academic officer. Pay (pictured) will take charge of global education courses in gemology and jewelry design and manufacturing. He will replace...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 07, 2018
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Rapaport Launches Education Platform
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RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, November 28, 2017, Las Vegas... TheRapaport Group is pleased to announce the launch of Rapaport Academy. This newinnovative e-learning platform increases knowledgeand productivity for professionals in the diamond and jewelry industry....
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Polished Markets
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Nov 28, 2017
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Colored-Diamond Group Expands into Asia
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The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) has formed anaffiliation with an Asian gemological organization in an attempt to extend itssupport and educational services to the region.The trade body will establish NCDIA Asia by partnering withthe Asian...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 25, 2017
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JA and DCA Agree to Collaborate
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Jewelers of America (JA) and the Diamond Council of America(DCA) have decided to work together toward their shared goal of supporting thejewelry industry, the two trade organizations announced Wednesday.The groups’ boards voted in favor of an affiliationagreement...
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Retail
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Jun 08, 2017
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IIDGR to Roll Out Synthetics-Detection Course
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A training course for synthetic-diamond detection will launch this spring in the US and India, courtesy of De Beers’ International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR). The two-day course — which aims to show participants how to distinguish...
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Polished Markets
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Apr 30, 2017
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Barbara Wheat to Lead Asian Gem Institute
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The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) has appointed Barbara Wheat as president.Wheat will be based at the AIGS headquarters in Bangkok,Thailand, starting in late March, she said in an email to Rapaport NewsTuesday. Founded in 1978, AIGS describes itself...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 14, 2017
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HRD Antwerp Enters Iran in Middle East Expansion
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Diamond-grading group HRD Antwerp will launch an educational program in Iran to expand its presence in the Middle East.HRD will start training certified diamond graders in a debut course in Tehran at the end of April in collaboration with Alireza...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 14, 2017
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GIA Seeking Diamond Researchers
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is calling on qualifiedresearchers to apply for full-time academic research in mineralogy, geology,physics, materials science and other fields related to gemology. The Richard T. Liddicoat Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at the GIA’s California...
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Polished Markets
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Jan 05, 2017
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GIA to Hold Grading Course in Israel
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will organize adiamond-grading course in Israel from November 13 to 17.The program will be held at the Israel DiamondManufacturers Association’s (IDMA) offices in Ramat Gan, according to theGIA. The GIA said participants...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 04, 2016
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DEF Grants Educational Funding in India, DRC
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The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) announced two new grantstotaling $130,000 to educational institutions in India and the DemocraticRepublic of Congo (DRC).The DEF and its board approved a $100,000 award toVeerayatan, marking the second consecutive...
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Financial-Legal
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Aug 16, 2016
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GIA Allocates $2M for Scholarships
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will offer $2million of scholarships next year for its Gemology and Jewelry ManufacturingArts programs, courses and laboratory programs.Applications are open on the GIA’s website until September30, the...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 03, 2016
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AISociety Launches Global Valuation Program
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The AISociety – Appraisers International Society (AIS) will debutan online valuation training course this month aimed at three time zones aroundthe world.Primary program developer and instructor Elly Rosen willbroadcast the program live...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 06, 2016
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India’s Budding Jewelers Get New Graduate Scheme
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The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) introduceda “one-of-its-kind” graduate program in jewelry design and manufacturingtechniques in collaboration with an Indian business management school.The IIGJ has tied up with the Welingkar Institute ofManagement to offer...
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Polished Markets
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May 17, 2016
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