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Ethically Sourced Gem Fair Comes to UK
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Three UK suppliers are collaborating on a one-day fair inLondon that will feature only ethically sourced and traceable gemstones forpurchase by jewelry designers. Stuart Pool of Nineteen48, KathyChappell of Fair Trade Gemstones and Ian Bone of Queensland,Australia-based...
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Polished Markets
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Feb 18, 2018
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Rapaport News
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Gemfields Names Post-Takeover CEO
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Gemfields’ new owner, Pallinghurst Resources, has appointedSean Gilbertson as CEO of the colored-gemstone producer following the resignationof the miner’s senior executives.Gilbertson (pictured), an executive director of Pallinghurst, is alongstanding member of Gemfields’ board and was closely...
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Gemstones
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Aug 07, 2017
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Rapaport News
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GIA Notifies the Trade of Undisclosed Diamond Treatment
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) reported that approximately 500 colorless to near-colorless diamonds that were submitted primarily to GIA’s grading laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, were potentially subjected to an undisclosed temporary treatment.GIA believes that...
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Polished Markets
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May 12, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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Charles & Colvard's Loss Widens to $13M in 2014
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RAPAPORT.. Charles & Colvard Ltd. reported that sales fell 10 percent year on year to $25.6 million in 2014. Revenue across U.S. operations rose 7 percent to $22.1 million, while international sales plummeted 55 percent to $3.5 million....
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Gemstones
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Mar 13, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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Press Release: Colored Gemstone App for Those On the Go
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Press Release: Mayer & Watt released the first commercial colored gemstone app for Apple and Android. Mayer & Watt, a coloredgemstone dealer that specializes in fine-quality gemstones, has released the veryfirst commercial...
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Technology
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Mar 09, 2015
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Mayer & Watt
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IDCA Announces Election Results
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The Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association Inc. (IDCA) announced results of its elections for the board of directors and the group unanimously elected a new executive committee for the year 2015. Prakash Mehta...
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Gemstones
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Dec 22, 2014
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Jeff Miller
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Genesis Rare Diamonds to Hold Silent Auction
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Press Release: Genesis Rare Diamonds rings in the autumn season with “The Colours Of Fall Silent Auction of Diamonds” set for Saturday, November 8, 2014 and Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 1 p.m. (ET) 4 p.m. each...
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Gemstones
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Nov 03, 2014
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Genesis
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CEL Develops Stable Clarity Enhancement for Tourmalines
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Arthur Groom and Fernando Garzon of Clarity Enhancement Laboratory (CEL) in New York developed a new process whereby fissures in tourmalines can be enhanced for better face-up appearance. CEL's “ExCel” product for emeralds already has...
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Technology
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Aug 13, 2014
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Nirali Sheth
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IGI Launches Mobile App, Announces Jaipur Lab Opening
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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) launched its new consumer mobile application for Android/iOS titled “my Diamond, my Jewelry” at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) in addition to offering a live grading lab.During the show,...
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Research
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Jul 23, 2014
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Jeff Miller
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Marketing
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Jun 09, 2014
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IGI
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Gemstones
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Apr 18, 2014
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CIBJO
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India, Belgium Ministers Meet to Strengthen Ties
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India called for institutional cooperation between the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and domestic diamond facilities, mainly in the areas of diamond and gemstone grading and sorting, research and development, certification and...
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Polished Markets
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Aug 03, 2012
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Dilipp S Nag
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Gemfields Looking to Acquire Sapphire Mine
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Gemfields Plc is interested in acquiring a sapphire mine to broaden its portfolio and boost its global market share.“Without a doubt we would love to bring a great sapphire mine into our portfolio,” Ian Harebottle (pictured), the chief...
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Mining
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Nov 14, 2011
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Dilipp S Nag
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Baker to Discuss Global Trends in Thailand
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Donna Baker, the president of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), will share industry insights as well as her vision for the GIA in the 21st century at the upcoming Gemstone Gathering in Thailand on September 28. This...
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Marketing
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Sep 21, 2011
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Jeff Miller
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Hughes to Address 'Gemological Heresies' in Bangkok
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will feature the topic “Gemological Heresies” at the group's 47th Gemstone Gathering on June 29 in Bangkok. Author Richard W. Hughes will provide the presentation and challenge longstanding beliefs associated...
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Gemstones
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Jun 17, 2011
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Jeff Miller
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Sears Announces the Zeghani by Simon Collection
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Sears announced today that it was carrying the Zeghani by Simon jewelry collection both in stores and online. The designer, Zaven Ghanimian, maintains a commitment to making jewelry affordable while incorporating large-carat-weight genuine gemstones crafted in ornate silver settings. Each piece is handmade. Ghanimian is the son of Simon...
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Gemstones
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May 04, 2011
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Jeff Miller
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ICA Begins its Biennial Congress in Rio de Janeiro
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The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) kicked-off its 14th biennial congress today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The three-day meeting was being hosted by the Brazilian Gems & Jewelry Trade Association at the Sofitel hotel on Copacabana Beach through May 4. Opening day discussions were devoted...
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Manufacturing
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May 02, 2011
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Ricci Dipshan
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Samuels Jewelers Introduces its Matisse Line
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Samuels Jewelers introduced its Matisse line, featuring designs set in sterling silver with 14-karat rose and yellow gold accents. The Matisse line is highlighted with pink or green amethysts, lemon citrines, blue topaz and other gemstones all of which are accented with smoky quartz...
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Marketing
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Apr 29, 2011
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Jeff Miller
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GIA Hosts Lecture on Madagascar Sapphire Mining
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will host the lecture “Sapphire Mining in Ilakaka, Madagascar: A 10-Year Adventure,” during the 45th Gemstone Gathering on April 27 in Bangkok. The featured speakers are Nirina Rakotosaona, Madagascar’s largest...
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Gemstones
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Apr 13, 2011
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Jeff Miller
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