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Rough Markets
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Sep 16, 2015
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Rapaport News
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Blue Diamonds Drive Color Index Higher in 2Q
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The Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI™) rose in the second quarter, driven mainly by the blue-diamond categories, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation. Fancy-color diamonds continued to outperform, showing price strength amid a backdrop...
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Gemstones
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Aug 25, 2015
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Rapaport News
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Heritage Auctions Fine Jewelry Sale Achieves $5M
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Heritage Auctions' sale of fine jewelry achieved $5 million earlier this month with the top lot, a 5-carat, fancy light pink diamond ring by Chopard, selling for $605,000. The company stated that multiple bidders...
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Polished Markets
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May 20, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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Blommaert Joins ICA as Member Services Manager
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The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) appointed Dirk Blommaert to the position of member services manager in a consulting capacity. Blommaert's role is designed to help better communicate ICA's services and resources to members and the larger...
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Gemstones
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Apr 13, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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Press Release: ICA Creates Incentives to Attract Young Members
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Press Release: The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) encourages younger members of the international colored gemstone industry to join, so it has reduced their fees and it will be taking further steps to develop a new, younger generation...
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Gemstones
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Mar 26, 2015
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ICA
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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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Gemfields to Sponsor 16th Annual ICA Congress
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Gemfields will sponsor the International Colored Gemstone Association’s (ICA) congress this year, which is scheduled for May 16 to 19 in Sri Lanka. The congress convenes gemstone industry leaders and experts to share information, presentations and...
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Gemstones
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Feb 06, 2015
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Jeff Miller
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Gemstones
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Jan 28, 2015
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Diamond Services
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Gem-A, Gemewizard Begin New Colored Stones Grading Course
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The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) introduced a new colored stone grading course that is conducted in association with Gemewizard and is designed to provide jewelers, gemologists and enthusiasts with an introduction to color grading as well as providing...
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Marketing
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Jan 20, 2015
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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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GIA Adds Onsite Colored Stone Services in Hong Kong, Tokyo
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Press Release: Beginning June 30, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) laboratories in Hong Kong and Tokyo will expand onsite offerings to include the same colored stone services currently offered by GIA in Bangkok, Carlsbad...
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Technology
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Jun 26, 2014
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GIA
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Gemstones
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Apr 18, 2014
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CIBJO
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Marg Helgenberger Models AGTA Spectrum Awards Collection
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January marked the beginning of two alluring roles for Marg Helgenberger; a leading character on the new CBS drama, ''Intelligence,'' and a celebrity spokesmodel for the 2014 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ jewelry collection. Though both...
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Gemstones
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Jan 22, 2014
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Lorraine DePasque
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PC Jeweller Presents Its Spectrum Line of Diamond Jewelry
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PC Jeweller presented its new jewelry line, Spectrum, at all of its 39 showrooms across India today. The company defined the Spectrum collection as one that keeps diamond jewelry ''light and easy'' to wear as younger consumers...
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Retail
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Dec 27, 2013
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Jeff Miller
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Sotheby's Schedules Magnificent Jewels Sale December 11
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Sotheby’s New York will hold a sale of magnificent jewels on December 11. The top lot of the sale is a 51.75-carat, VS1, cut-cornered square-cut fancy vivid yellow diamond with a presale estimate of $2.5 million to $3.5 million....
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Polished Markets
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Nov 25, 2013
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Jeff Miller
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The Colored Diamond Boom
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Fancy colored diamond prices are showing significant gains in 2013 while other goods struggle along. As a result, the various auctions and tenders held in the past two weeks continued to set records, headlining the...
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Polished Markets
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Oct 18, 2013
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Avi Krawitz
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Gem-A Conference Hosts Workshops, Industry Speakers in November
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Press Release: To celebrate the respective anniversaries of the world’s first gemology and diamond diplomas, the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) will hold a five-day celebration from November 1 to 5, 2013. As part of their annual two-day...
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Research
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Aug 27, 2013
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Gem-A
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Tzoffey's Plans Fancy-Colored Diamond Auction in Israel
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Tzoffey's is preparing an auction of diamonds, colored gemstones and jewelry during the upcoming U.S. & International Diamond Week, August 26 to 29, in Ramat Gan. Viewing will take place in an area adjacent to the Israel Diamond Exchange's...
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Gemstones
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Aug 09, 2013
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Jeff Miller
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GIA to Host Two GemFests in Japan
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) plans to host two GemFests in Japan, the first on July 22 in Tokyo and a second on July 23 in Osaka. These free educational events will feature presentations by noted GIA gemologist Kenneth Scarratt...
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Research
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Jul 19, 2013
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Jeff Miller
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H. Seigel Auction Features Colored Stones
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H. Seigel Fine Auctions, in association with Rare Colored Diamonds (RCD), will hold an online auction on June 17 at 8 p.m. EDT. Some of the items up for sale include a 0.32-carat, radiant-cut fancy intense pink diamond, a 0.31-carat heart-shaped...
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Gemstones
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May 29, 2013
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Jeff Miller
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