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Sarine Joins Race to Buy HRD Antwerp
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Sarine Technologies has entered the running to acquire HRDAntwerp, according to two sources close to the sale process. The Israel-based diamond-technology company has registered its interest in buying the Belgian laboratory, as have two previous...
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Polished Markets
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Dec 03, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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HRD Antwerp Receives Two Takeover Bids
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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) and industry veteran Peter Meeus have put in rival bids to acquire HRD Antwerp.Meeus, HRD’s former managing director, lastweek submitted a proposal to buy at least 51% of the lab in partnership...
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Financial-Legal
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Nov 06, 2019
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Joshua Freedman
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IGI Names North American President
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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has appointedAvi Levy president of its North American business, where he will be tasked withexpanding the group’s international identity. “I look forward to growing [IGI’s] current relationships, aswell as forging new...
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Polished Markets
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Sep 04, 2019
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Rapaport News
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Signet Enters Lab-Grown Market
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James Allen has launched sales of lab-grown diamonds,marking parent company Signet Jewelers’ entry into the synthetics market. The e-commerce business, which Signet acquired in 2017,now gives consumers the option of “earth-created” or “lab-created” stones...
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Retail
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May 05, 2019
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Rapaport News
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China’s Fosun Buys 80% of IGI
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Chinese corporate giant Fosun has agreed to buy an 80%stake in the International Gemological Institute (IGI), the grading laboratorysaid Wednesday. “The interest of this large conglomerate to invest in IGIshows the confidence it has in our industry,” said...
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Financial-Legal
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Sep 13, 2018
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Rapaport News
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IGI Launches Synthetics Screening Center
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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will open anew screening facility for detecting laboratory-grown stones at the SantacruzElectronic Export Processing Zone (SEEPZ) in Mumbai, the grading organization said Tuesday. The center — which IGI...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 21, 2018
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Rapaport News
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Labs Launch Credit Card-Sized Grading Reports
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HRD Antwerp and the International Gemological Institute(IGI) have both released credit card-sized diamond reports, aiming to makegrading more efficient for traders. The two Antwerp-based laboratories unveiled the polished-diamondidentity cards this week,...
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Polished Markets
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Oct 26, 2017
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Joshua Freedman
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IGI to Launch Associations in Italy
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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will unveiltwo new organizations at a jewelry workshop it’s running in Italy this week.The first, the IGI Italy Association — which is behind theworkshop — will represent the Antwerp-based laboratory’s operations...
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Technology
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Jun 13, 2017
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Rapaport News
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IGI Chief Jerry Ehrenwald Elected USKPA Director
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The U.S. Kimberley Process Authority (USKPA) electedInternational Gemological Institute (IGI) president and chief executive officerJerry Ehrenwald to its board.The election of Ehrenwald (pictured), who has 50 years’ industryexperience, comes after Gemological Science International...
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Rough Markets
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Dec 19, 2016
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Rapaport News
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IGI Launches Radio Ad Campaign
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TheInternational Gemological Institute (IGI) will target millennials in a seriesof radio commercials on the importance of reliable diamond reports.Theadvertisements will feature in five radio spots in select markets fromSeptember 6 to the end of the year on iHeartMedia, which reaches...
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Marketing
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Aug 30, 2016
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Rapaport News
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IGI Becomes Curator of Museum of Named Diamonds
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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has been designatedcurator-at-large for the Museum of Named Diamonds, a non-profit organizationset up as a registry for the world’s named diamonds.Curators assist the museum with the registration and namingof purchased...
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Marketing
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Jun 06, 2016
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Rapaport News
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IGI North America Airs TV Ads to Boost Consumer Confidence
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International GemologicalInstitute (IGI) North America launched a national advertising campaign on U.S.cable television to increase consumer awareness about and confidence in thediamond and fine-jewelry industry.The advertisements started airingon Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, CNN, HLN...
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Marketing
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Mar 15, 2016
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Rapaport News
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IGI Hosts D-Show in Jaipur for Local Manufacturers and Retailers
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The International Gemological Institute (IGI) hosted its buyer-seller knowledge meeting, called the IGI D-Show, at Jaipur’s Fairmont Hotel from June 13 to 15 to bring together regional manufacturers and retailers. The vision of IGI’s D-Show is to holistically...
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Manufacturing
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Jun 18, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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Technology
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May 04, 2015
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IGI
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Press Release: Mayur Alankar Launches 'Liora' Diamond Brand
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Press Release: At a recent high-end fashion event in Nashik, Mayur Alankar Jewelers officially launched a new brand of studded diamond jewelry. “Liora” showcases an exquisite collection of earrings, bracelets, rings and necklaces at affordable price options with...
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Marketing
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Mar 05, 2015
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IGI
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Retail
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Nov 17, 2014
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International Gemological Institute
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IGI Launches Jaipur Testing Laboratory, Education Institute
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Press Release: International Gemological Institute (IGI) – a pioneer in diamond and gem testing services with an unmatched school of gemology – today launched its first testing laboratory and education institute in Jaipur, one of the most active...
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Marketing
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Aug 12, 2014
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IGI
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IGI Hosts Buyer–Seller Knowledge Meeting in Hyderabad
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Press Release: The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world's largest independent gem certification and appraisal institute, announced today the launch of their new and exclusive property called the “The IGI D-Show,”...
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Polished Markets
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Nov 26, 2012
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IGI
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IGI, CEEC Further Efforts on Congo School of Gemology
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Press Release: Following the March 2011 announcement for intent to establish a School of Gemology in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and the Centre of Expertise, Evaluation and Certification of Precious Minerals and Semi-precious Stones of Congo (CEEC) report progressed efforts in solidifying...
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Polished Markets
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Jul 10, 2011
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IGI
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IGI Launches 9th Diamond Certification Laboratory in Ahmedabad
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Press Release: The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent laboratory for testing and grading gemstones and fine jewelry and India’s only ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accredited laboratory, launched its state‐of‐the art facility at CG Road in Ahmedabad. This shall be IGI’s second diamond certifying...
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Manufacturing
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Jun 15, 2011
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International Gemological Institute
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