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De Beers Venetia diamond mine
SourcingFeb 15, 2024
De Beers’ Production Down 8% in 2023

The company recovered 31.9 million carats of diamonds in 2023, compared with 34.6 million in 2022.

Rough diamonds from Gahcho Kue diamond mine
SourcingFeb 14, 2024
De Beers’ Rough Diamond Sales Improve Slightly

The diamond miner and marketer said “solid” holiday sales in the U.S. helped stabilize the industry.

Jonker I Diamonds
SourcingFeb 14, 2024
‘100 Carats’ Exhibition Opens at LA Museum

A new display at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County features dozens of gemstones each weighing 100 carats or more.

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GradingFeb 14, 2024
GIA Offering Discounts on Jade Reports

The 20 percent off promotion will run through March 31.

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Muzo Private Collection royal orb
SourcingFeb 12, 2024
Muzo’s Collection of Shipwrecked Emeralds Makes US Debut

The three pieces, recovered from a 17th century shipwreck, are set with emeralds from Colombia’s Muzo mine.

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GradingFeb 08, 2024
GIA Helps Recover Stolen Diamonds

The lab identified the stones when an uninvolved diamond dealer sent them in for grading.

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Stibnite
SourcingFeb 05, 2024
Rare Stibnite Joins Arizona Gem and Mineral Museum

The specimen, donated by collector Robert Lavinsky, is now on view.

François Delage GIA board
GradingJan 31, 2024
Former De Beers Exec François Delage Joins GIA Board 

He brings more than three decades of experience in global luxury, fashion, and jewelry retail.

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Lab-GrownJan 29, 2024
Lab-Grown Diamond Co. Adamas One Risks Nasdaq Delisting

The company did not file its annual 10-K Form, the form that gives a comprehensive summary of financial performance over the past year.

GIA microscope
GradingJan 26, 2024
GIA to Demo New Microscope in Tucson

Discounts are available on pre-orders made through the end of AGTA GemFair.

Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada
SourcingJan 25, 2024
6 Killed in Plane Crash En Route to Diavik Diamond Mine

Four of those who died in Tuesday’s crash were workers at the mine, while two were airline crew members.

Diamonds Do Good board
SourcingJan 25, 2024
Diamonds Do Good Names New Leaders, Board Members

Kathy Corey of Day’s Jewelers will serve as the organization’s president.

Haridas Kotahwala
SourcingJan 24, 2024
Haridas Kotahwala Returns as IDCA President

Kotahwala, who’s served as IDCA president before, is a fourth-generation jeweler who runs Royal India USA Inc.

Garden of Green exhibit
SourcingJan 17, 2024
New York Museum Extends ‘Garden of Green’ Exhibition

Visitors to the American Museum of Natural History now have until March to see the celebration of green jewelry from Van Cleef & Arpels.

Diamond grading lab
GradingJan 11, 2024
GIA, IGI Introduce Same-Day Service Amid Reports of Fraud

The labs will verify if a diamond is lab-grown or natural in less than 24 hours.

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SourcingJan 11, 2024
Gem Legacy Is Expanding Its Advisory Council

The nonprofit, which works to support and give back to gem mining communities in East Africa, has added seven new members to the council.

GCAL by Sarine new lab in Surat, India
GradingJan 10, 2024
GCAL, Now Part of Sarine, Opens Lab in India

The facility is located in Sarine’s office building in Surat.

AGA 50th anniversary
SourcingJan 05, 2024
AGA to Celebrate 50 Years in Tucson

The association’s annual conference and gala will include recognition of the milestone.

Bernd, Philipp, Tom and Jutta Munsteiner
SourcingJan 04, 2024
World-Renowned Gem Carver Tom Munsteiner Dies at 54

The gemstone cutter is remembered for his contributions to the lapidary community and his hearty laugh.

6-carat lab-grown diamond its fraudulently inscribed GIA report number
Lab-GrownJan 03, 2024
IGI Detects 6-Carat Lab-Grown Diamond With Fake Inscription

The pear-cut stone was engraved with a GIA report number for a natural diamond of the same size and shape.

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GradingDec 28, 2023
GIA Announces Enhanced Jade Report

The improved report includes additional information and a new layout.

International Gemological Institute grading report
GradingDec 27, 2023
Lavalier Partners with IGI to Offer Customer Discounts, Education

Customers with an IGI report can receive up to 10 percent off and access to educational content.

Rough diamond from De Beers Gahcho Kue mine in Canada
SourcingDec 21, 2023
De Beers’ Rough Diamond Sales Down 37% YOY

The company was up against tough comps and had to curtail sales as diamond demand waned.

Gemfields rough rubies
SourcingDec 15, 2023
Gemfields Sold Every Lot in Its Latest Ruby Auction

Its final sale this year brought the miner’s annual auction revenue to the second highest in its history.

108-carat pink diamond
SourcingDec 14, 2023
This 108-Carat Pink Diamond Is Beginning a New Chapter

The Choron Group has acquired the diamond, which Storm Mountain Diamonds recovered in Lesotho earlier this year.

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