GIA to Launch Digital-Only Diamond Dossiers in January
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) says it will launch a digital-only version of its Diamond Dossier in January 2023.
It's the first step towards phasing out all printed reports with three years, a move...
EU Plans New Sanctions on Russia, but not Diamonds
The European Union yesterday proposed an eighth round of sanctions against Russia, but made no mention of outlawing its diamonds.
Five of the bloc's 27 countries, including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, have reportedly called...
Williamson Pink Star Could Sell for $21m
An 11.15-ct pink diamond described as "rare masterpiece of nature" is to be sold in a single-lot auction in Hong Kong with a $21m estimate.
The cushion cut Williamson Pink Star, named after the Petra...
IGI Adds Cut Grade To Fancy Shape Reports
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) added a cut grade to its reports for loose fancy-shaped diamonds. In addition to traditional polish and symmetry analysis, the institute will now assess the influence of cut quality...
Pastor Robbed of $1m Jewelry During Sunday Sermon
A flamboyant pastor and his wife were robbed at gunpoint of $1m of jewelry as he delivered his Sunday sermon at a New York church.
Police are investigating a complaint by Lamor Miller-Whitehead, who goes...
AIGS Launches Santa Maria Aquamarine Grading Reports
The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) launches the Santa Maria color code and grading reports for aquamarine in June 2022 and sets a standard for the trade name.
Most aquamarines are eye clean making...
Harsh Precious Metals visit
Breaking the barriers of conventional training!
JK Diamonds Institute of Gems and Jewelry arranged a factory visit for students of Jewelry Designing Graduate (CAD) at the renowned Harsh Precious Metals Pvt. Ltd, Goregaon, which was...
What Does Your Jewelry Business Need to Make It to the Top?
Owning a jewelry business is tough in the modern world. You might find that it is difficult to make the most of your business’s investments and it can be frustrating to be stuck in...
Guards at Petra Mine Accused of Replacing Rubber Bullets with Metal Shot
Petra Diamonds is facing claims that guards at its Williamson Mine, in Tanzania, switched rubber bullets for metal shot in their shotguns to inflict greater damage to trespassers.
The UK-listed miner was accused last November...
Australia Mints Pink Diamond Coins Worth $195,000
Pink diamonds from the now-closed Argyle mine have been incorporated into new Jewelled Horse gold coins by Australia's state-owned Perth Mint.
They are legal tender, with a face value of A$2,000, although it's highly unlikely...
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