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AGDRT 2025 Opened today at Bharat Diamond Bourse Convention Hall, Mumbai

The 2nd edition of AGDRT 2025 opened today at the Bharat Diamond Bourse Convention hall with illustrious researchers, scientists and Internationally renowned speakers taking the stage. Advances in Gem and Diamond Research and Technology [AGDRT] is a globally renowned symposium where leading research scientists and gemologists congregate to present research papers. more

The Next Chapter in India’s Timeless Diamond Story - GA Demands

India’s diamond industry has seen better days. With rising costs, delayed deals, and fewer opportunities, many traders are struggling to keep pace. But a change is here. GA Demands, a mobile-first app built by Indian traders, for Indian traders, is helping the diamond market bounce back — by giving users more control, zero commission fees, and smarter technology to close deals faster. more

Two Exciting Panels Featured at AGS x GIA Converge

Industry leaders and some of GIA’s most experienced gemological experts will share their expertise and insights with participants at Converge, the singular gem and jewelry industry event combining the unique expertise of the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The two panel discussions will open the second day of Converge, which takes place September 7 – 10, 2025, in Carlsbad, CA. more

Introducing the 2025–2026 American Gem Society International Board of Directors

The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce the approval of the 2025–2026 AGS International Board of Directors, continuing the Society’s tradition of strong, member-driven leadership. more

HRD Antwerp to stop grading lab grown Diamonds

HRD Antwerp, part of Antwerp World Diamond Center [AWDC] said it will stop grading Lab Grown Diamonds and will only issue certificates for lab grown diamond jewellery. This move came in the wake of GIA doing away with the 4C’s for grading LGD’s and using “premium” or “Standard” as terminologies related to grading LGD’s. By stopping to grade LGD’s HRD wants a clear distinction between more

GIA Evaluates Historic Diamonds in Christie’s Magnificent Jewels Auction

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has evaluated more than 30 rare and historically significant jewels ahead of Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction, taking place on June 17 in New York. Among the most notable is the Marie-Thérèse Pink, a 10.38 carat diamond more

IGI Appoints Industry Stalwart Anoop Mehta as Chairman and Independent Director

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), a global authority in diamond and gemstone certification, announced the appointment of Mr. Anoop Vrajlal Mehta as Chairman and Independent Director of the IGI Board, effective June 6, 2025, subject to the approval of Shareholders. more

GIA to Use New Descriptive Terminology for Laboratory-Grown Diamonds

Beginning later this year, GIA (the Gemological Institute of America) will start using descriptive terms to characterize the quality of laboratory-grown diamonds and will no longer use the color and clarity nomenclature that GIA developed for natural diamonds. The Institute will more

Gemmological Institute of India (GII) Announces to collaborate with SIGMA University to Launch Formal Education Programs in Diamonds, Gems, and Jewel

In a ground-breaking collaboration aimed at shaping the future of the Indian Gems and Jewellery industry, the Gemmological Institute of India (GII) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with more

Sekou Andrews Brings Performance, Insight, and Inspiration to Converge Closing Keynote

The American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced today that Sekou Andrews—an award-winning poet and entrepreneur who blends inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry—will deliver the closing keynote at Converge 2025. This global gem and jewelry event merges innovative gemological more

Joint statement on response to colour instability in some sapphires and rubies

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) are once again expressing concern about the presence in the marketplace of irradiated rubies and sapphires, particularly sourced in Sri Lanka. The materials in question, which have a pleasing but temporary appearance, were earlier reported upon in a 2022 press release entitled more

GCAL by Sarine, Stuller and AGA Introduce Certified Hybrid Diamond Color Master Sets

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, marketing and sale of precision technology solutions for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement, grading more

Registration Now Open for Converge 2025: A Historic Collaboration Between GIA and AGS

Registration for Converge, the singular gem and jewelry event combining the unique expertise of the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), is now open. Industry professionals, including AGS members, can explore registration options more

Susan Jacques to Retire as GIA President and CEO

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the planned retirement of its president and CEO, Susan Jacques, at the end of 2025. The Institute has begun a global search for a successor. “Susan Jacques is an incredible leader for GIA and the global gem and jewelry industry, more

SCS Global Services and iTraceiT Collaborate to Drive Sustainability and Traceability in the Diamond and Jewelry Industry.

SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party sustainability certification, and iTraceiT, a leading provider of traceability solutions for the diamond and jewelry sector, are collaborating on development of the first hybrid sustainability more

KGK Launches State of the Art Website & Mobile App in Dubai

After the successful launch of KGK Diamond's innovative and cutting edge website and application in India, the Diamond and Gemstone Conglomerate has expanded its online services by launching in Dubai recently. KGK Diamonds experienced a ten fold increase in user more

IGI Appoints Tiffany Stevens to Lead North American Business

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) announced the appointment of veteran industry leader Tiffany Stevens to lead its North American business as Chief Business Officer and Head of Sustainability for North America. Stevens succeeds Avi Levy, President of IGI North America since 2019. more

IGI's D Show in Goa Celebrates Unprecedented Networking Success With 100 Plus Retailers

The 19th edition of the IGI D Show concluded with resounding success, bringing together 43 eminent diamantaires who showcased more than 100,000 designs to 100 plus prominent retailers from India and GCC markets (Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar) more

GIA India Holds Graduation Ceremony for GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended) Students

GIA India recently held the graduation ceremony for GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended) batch at its Mumbai campus. The graduation ceremony was preceded by an interactive discussion that was conducted by Sriram more

Q1 2024 Positive Trends and Return to Profitability

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision more

IGI Dshow 18th Edition: A Promising Opportunity for Diamond Manufacturers to Connect with Retail Giants

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is excited to announce the return of the IGI DShow 18th Edition, from May 24th and May 25th, 2024, at Le Meridian, Dubai. The two-day event will provide the perfect platform for leading diamond jewelry manufacturers and prominent more

GIA Appoints Brandon H. Pace as General Counsel

Brandon H. Pace, an attorney with over two decades of legal experience in the financial and technology sectors, has been appointed by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) as the Institute’s general counsel. He reports to President and CEO Susan Jacques and is a member of the GIA more

The Gem & Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT)

In an exclusive interview with Mr. Sumed Prasongpongchai, Director, GIT [The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand], The New Jeweller bureau gets an insight on the various activities that the institute conducts for the benefit of students, new entrants and Industry members that has more

GSI showcases its expertise in testing enormous gemstones and artistic carvings

Gemological Science International, a leading global gemological laboratory, recently received a colossal carving of Lord Ganesha measuring an astounding 62 x 34 x 30 cm and weighing a remarkable 68.200 kilograms. The sheer size of the carving posed challenges for gemological more

GJEPC Honors IGI CEO Tehmasp Printer for Transformative Leadership in Gem & Jewellery Industry

Mr. Tehmasp Printer expresses his heartfelt gratitude to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council for the esteemed recognition bestowed upon him. He also extends his congratulations to co-recipients. In his humble acknowledgment, he recognizes more

BVC Becomes The First Logistics Company to Start Operations at Surat Diamond Bourse

In a significant move showcasing its leadership in secure logistics, BVC proudly announces the opening of its new branch at the prestigious Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), becoming the first logistics company to initiate operations in this esteemed location. more

Stargems First Tender House to Adopt Sarine’s New AutoScanTM Plus System

Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed,Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, more

Trans Atlantic completes first tender in Luanda Angola

The Management of Trans Atlantic Gem Sales are very pleased to announce the successful completion of their first tender in Luanda, Angola. The event was hosted between 3rd - 11th October. The tender in more

GIA’s Merit-Based Scholarship Application Period is open for 2024 Classes

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has opened the scholarship application period for merit-based scholarships. Prospective U.S. and international students can apply for scholarships until September 30, 2023. The scholarships awarded for this cycle can be used for courses more

Gem-A Issues Warning to Members and Public as Scam Products Bearing False Credentials Continue to Circulate

Gem-A – the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, is issuing a warning to its Members, the gemstone trade and the wider public about an ongoing issue with fraudulent jewellery parcels, which are being distributed bearing fake Gem-A credentials and logos. more

IGI Partners with Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has joined the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) as a partner member. Founded in 2021 by Kering and Cartier, WJI 2030 is guided by the Ten Principles of the United Nations more

GSI Celebrates Successful Completion of the Colored Stone Professional Program

Gemological Science International (GSI) announces the successful completion of its first advanced gemology program, The Colored Stone Professional Program. The valedictory event, held on 16th June 2023, was graced by the esteemed chief guest, Ms. Sunita Shekhawat, an accomplished more

GIA India Launches Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry Program in India for the First Time

GIA India has launched the Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry Certificate Program in India for the first time. This seven-week programme, which commences on June 26, 2023, equips students with the necessary CAD/CAM (Computer- more

Merger of GCAL Into the Sarine Group Completed

Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed Sarine Technologies Ltd. (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, more

GIA Adds “Peacock” Color Range Comment to All Pearl Reports

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is adding a report comment employing the trade color term “Peacock” for designated colors of cultured pearls from the Pinctada margaritifera black-lipped pearl oyster, commonly known as Tahitian pearls. GIA’s industry analysis yielded the more

Opsydia Appoints Jimmy Gove as Sales & Marketing Director

Leading diamond and gemstone security specialist, Opsydia, has announced the appointment of Jimmy Gove to the position of Sales and Marketing Director, effective immediately. Gove brings to Opsydia more than a decade of experience and knowledge in the diamond, more

Career Fair – Powered by GIA is Back
in New York

Career Fair – Powered by GIA at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City is the place to be on March 13 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about the amazing career opportunities in the gem and jewelry industry. This unique event offers inspiration more

KENNAMETAL INTRODUCES GOLD STANDARD TURNING INSERT GRADE WITH ADVANCED COATING TECHNOLOGY

Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT), a leader in metal-cutting tools and solutions, has introduced a new, higher performance turning grade with an advanced coating technology. KCP25C with KENGold™ is the first choice for metal-cutting more

Artificial intelligence provides for greater consistency, higher precision and deeper trust – for its 100th anniversary, Gübelin Gem Lab presents a new milestone with Gemtelligence

The Gübelin Gem Lab is celebrating its 100th anniversary while presenting the future of gemmology with Gemtelligence. Gemtelligence ensures consistency in analyses of coloured gemstones and, for the first time, determines the origin of emeralds, rubies and sapphires more

Sarine and DELGATTO Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement Enabling Rough Diamond Financing

Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision more

Nootan Thawai Named Director of Production and Services for Gemological Science International

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world and a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, announced today that Nootan Thawai has been named Director of Production and Services for the organization. more

Monika Biernacka Joins GSI as Executive Vice President of Operations

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world and a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, announced recently that Monika Biernacka will join the organization as Executive Vice President more

GIA Teams with Alan Revere to Revamp Graduate Jeweler Program

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the leader in gemological education, research and science-based gem identification and grading services, is revamping the GIA Graduate Jeweler program in collaboration with master goldsmith and award-winning jewelry designer Alan Revere. more

GIA Researchers Highlight New Discoveries

100 GIA (Gemological Institute of America) researchers, leading academics, independent industry experts and GIA Governors and executives met in person and virtually at GIA’s global headquarters in Carlsbad, Calif., November 1-3 for the Institute’s 16th annual research meeting. The participants, more

GIA Digital Diamond Dossier to Launch January 2, 2023

GIA is taking the first, important step in the digital transformation of all GIA laboratory reports. Beginning Tuesday, January 2, 2023, GIA Diamond Dossier® will be available in a convenient, secure and fully digital experience. The Institute is delivering its most popular report, backed by more

Opsydia Secures Investment to Drive Growth in its Innovative Security Solutions for the Diamond Sector

Leading gemstone security specialist, Opsydia, has secured significant funding to kickstart the next phase of its development and support its continued growth in the international diamond and coloured stone industries. more

Get-Diamonds Reports Significant Growth in Users in 2022

Get-Diamonds, the diamond trading platform of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the world’s only non-profit e-commerce site, reported a significant increase in the number of registered and active users on the site during the more

GIA Reports to Go Digital by 2025

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the leader in gemological research, education, and science-based gem identification and grading services, is strengthening its consumer protection mission by converting all GIA paper reports to digital form by 2025. more

GIA India Launches Pearl Identification Laboratory in Mumbai

GIA India announced the launch of its new pearl identification laboratory in Mumbai. The launch was held at the Trident Hotel in Nariman Point, Mumbai in the presence of Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India, Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market more

Get-Diamonds Returns to JCK Las Vegas

Get-Diamonds.com, the world’s largest B2B online platform for listing polished diamonds, owned by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), will return to the JCK Show in Las Vegas next month. At the show, the online platform will introduce innovative tools to increase more

iTraceiT to hold official launch of blockchain-based application for comprehensive tracing of diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry

iTraceiT, the Belgium-based innovative technology and service provider that developed a comprehensive, blockchain-based application for tracing diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry, will stage the application’s official launch on May 3, at more

Sarine Diamond Journey™ Traceability Solution Adopted by Bonas Group to Provide Diamond Origin

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision more

GIA Grades the Most Important Diamonds in the World – Including Yours

The joy diamonds bring to people’s lives and the confidence inspired by a diamond grading report from the experts at GIA (Gemological Institute of America) are at the center of GIA’s first new global consumer marketing campaign in more than a decade. The Institute, more

IGI Jewelers On A Mission $5,000 Grant Recipient Named

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, today announced Yates & Co as their Jewelers On A Mission campaign awardee. Yates & Co will be mentored by IGI and work with SCS Global Services (SCS) to actively offset more

IGI to Partner with Dubai Gold & Jewelry Group on Retail Sales Seminars

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world's largest independent gemological laboratory, has been designated as the knowledge partner for Dubai Gold and Jewelry Group's "City of Gold" initiative starting immediately. In this capacity, the Institute will provide interactive seminars for industry professionals more

GIA India’s Knowledge Webinars Benefit Nearly 6,500 Industry Professionals

GIA India is empowering the gem and jewellery trade with the latest industry knowledge and advancing its consumer protection mission with more than 60 knowledge webinars that were delivered complimentary. These webinars were attended by nearly 6,500 members of the more

ALROSA launches new phase of its digital transformation in production

ALROSA has launched a new phase of its digital and operational transformation to improve the efficiency of its production assets. The project envisages combining the management teams of the Mirny and Nyurba Divisions. This move will enable the Company to manage its assets more more

Grib Diamonds Adopts The Sarine Diamond JourneyTM Traceability Program

Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, more

International Gemological Institute to Teach Client Care for Heirloom Quality Jewelry

WHO: The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the global leader for jewelry assessment, is bringing two renowned experts to lead a session for jewelry specialists covering the care and maintenance of their most precious pieces, heirlooms. John Pollard has led workshops in locations around the world and is excited to share knowledge from his over 20 years’ experience. Mark Reyes, more

IGI Expands Reach Into Egypt

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has begun providing its education services in the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Institute provides retail sales training programs for diamonds and gemstones, as well as facilitates accredited training courses for more

GIA Wins Trademark Infringement Suit

Citing recognition of GIA for gemological report services and education, a Belgian court unequivocally ordered AIG Belgium, operating as American International Gemological Laboratories and Antwerp International Gemological Laboratories, to immediately cease using ‘AIG’ more

IGI Announces Customized Educational Seminars

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) – the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory – is offering online seminars for jewelry professionals on a variety of topics. From introductory 4Cs education, to diamond sourcing and origins, to the newest developments in lab-grown diamonds, more

IGI to Certify Rare Pink Diamonds from Australia’s Argyle Mine

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, will certify a second curated collection of pink diamonds that were unearthed at Australia’s Argyle Mine prior to its closure last year. These “Argyle pinks” will be accompanied by IGI reports and security-seals, designed to commemorate the renowned mine, which supplied over 90% of the globe’s extremely rare pink more

GIA Offers Singular Postdoctoral Research Opportunity

Early-career scientists in geology, minerology geochemistry and related fields have a unique opportunity to advance their research and our understanding of the Earth with a fellowship at the world’s premier gemological research organization – GIA, the Gemological Institute of America. The more

IGI and BDB Unveil New Course Offerings

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) recently partnered to provide exclusively created courses in grading and jewelry designing for members of the bourse. With the goal of enhancing and updating technical knowledge and skills, the courses will help the local region remain adept as the gem and jewelry industries in India face a futuristic transformation. more

Inspiration and knowledge online – the Gübelin Academy expands its course offering digitally with “The Basics”

Starting immediately, gem aficionados can deepen their knowledge online with the Gübelin Academy – anywhere and at any time. The new online course “Coloured Gem Professional: The Basics” is addressed towards interested persons all over the world, more

GIA India Offers Knowledge Webinar on ‘Introduction to Laboratory-Grown Diamonds’

To continue sharing knowledge about laboratory-grown diamonds, GIA India organised the Knowledge Webinar ‘Introduction to Laboratory-Grown Diamonds’ for members of the gem and jewellery trade across India. More than 130 more

SILICON VALLEY’S DIAMOND FOUNDRY SETS UP IN DUBAI’S DMCC TO EXPAND SALES OF LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – has welcomed Silicon Valley’s Diamond Foundry as the latest member to join its growing community of laboratory-grown diamond (LGD) companies. more

GIA’s Knowledge Session Captures the Importance of Sustainability and Ethics

If you have ever wondered, “what does sustainability mean in jewelry and why should we care?” then GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) recent Knowledge Session, where experts offer a trove of knowledge based on their experience and expertise, has answers for you. The Nov. 12 webinar offered insights more

VDB Launches Software as a Service

Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB), the jewelry industry’s leading technology partner and largest virtual marketplace, announces the launch of Software as a Service (SaaS) in support of jewelers of all types – retailers, designers/manufacturers, dealers and industry organizations who are more

GIA Gets Specific on Laboratory-Grown Diamonds

As consumer interest in laboratory-grown diamonds increases, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is driving its consumer-protection mission forward by introducing LGDR by GIA, a family of four new digital-only reports for laboratory-grown diamonds with more

THE LEMONS PROBLEM IN THE ROUGH DIAMONDS BUSINESS & THE SOLUTION.

Ali Gillani
General Manager
Trans Atlantic Gem Sales

In my previous article, I mentioned that a well-respected diamantaire from the industry asked me a question about the term Illusion. The same gentleman read my article, and has suggested that I research and write another article. The topic is the Lemons Problem and how we can relate it more

IGI Unveils New Grading Report Design

Today, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) announced a new, elevated design for its identification and grading reports that will debut in October of this year. This stationery format will be applied to IGI’s Natural Diamond, Colored Stone and Jewelry reports, giving all three a more dynamic look for the Institute’s customers. IGI’s design update comes 45 years after the Institute issued its first Diamond report in Antwerp, more

GIA and IBM Research Join Forces to Transform Diamond Grading

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the world’s leading independent diamond identification and grading authority, and IBM Research, one of the world’s largest and most influential corporate research labs, have joined forces to develop an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to revolutionize more

GIA India Offers Knowledge Webinar on ‘June Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone’

GIA India organised a Knowledge Webinar on “June Birthstones: Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone” on June 19, 2020, for members of the gem and jewellery trade across India. More than 130 participants attended this webinar to learn important information about June birthstones. more

More Than 10,000 Benefit from GIA’s Online Education Offer

More than 10,000 people enrolled in more than 25,000 introductory online GIA Essentials courses, benefitting from the Institute’s offer of no-cost classes with start dates in May and June. “This incredible response demonstrates the broad interest in GIA education and credentials,” said more

Enroll in GIA Essentials eLearning Courses at No Charge

As the global gem and jewelry industry navigates through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is making access to its introductory courses easier than ever before. From May 4, 2020 through June 29, 2020, the GIA Essentials online courses in diamonds, colored stones and jewelry more

GIA Graduate Recognized With Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) students put their skills and talent to the test for the third annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design. Yi-Hsuan Chiang, who earned her Jewelry Design certificate at the GIA Taiwan campus, received the top honor at more

De Beers Group Auctions Appoints Alastair Bickerstaff

De Beers Group Auctions is pleased to announce the appointment of Alastair Bickerstaff (pictured) as the Head of Product Development and Sales. The new role, which was created following the departure of the Head of Sales and CRM, is an amalgamation of two instrumental elements of the more

Start Your Education at GIA
with 2020 Classes

Aspiring gem and jewelry professionals interested in studying diamonds, colored stones, pearls, jewelry design or other specialties in the gem and jewelry industry can now view GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) global 2020 class schedules. The schedules and other details, including more

DANAT
Bahrain Institute For Pearls & Gemstones

Precious coral is a biogenic gem material that has been Pused since the Neolithic times and cherished in various cultures and geographies. It is produced in eight species of colonial marine polyps (cnidarian invertebrates), belonging to the family more

GIA Education Available in Shenzhen, China

Aspiring gem and jewelry professionals in Shenzhen, China will now have direct access to GIA (Gemological Institute of America) education programs through Peking University Resource College. Starting in 2020, the college will offer GIA’s Jewelry Design, Graduate Diamonds and Blended Graduate Diamonds courses, and lab classes more

GIA Organises Retail Sales Associate Training Programme for Malabar Gold
& Diamonds in Dubai

To help retail sales staff communicate effectively, GIA Dubai recently organised retail sales associate training programmes for Malabar Gold & Diamonds at their stores in Dubai, UAE. Since 2018, GIA Dubai has trained more than 200 more

ALROSA TECHNOLOGY to present new diamond identification tool at the Fifth Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference

ALROSA TECHNOLOGY, an ALROSA group company, will present its new-generation ALROSA Diamond Inspector for the screening and identification of natural diamonds, treated diamonds, laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) more

5th Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Conference comes to Cyprus

The Fifth Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Conference will take place in Limasol, Cyprus, May 17 to 19, 2019.As usual, the conference is organized byBrankoDeljanin of CGL-GRS (Canada)andGeorge Spyromilios of IGL (Greece). The first four MGJ Conferences were held in Greece (2015), Spain (2016), Italy (2017) and Montenegro (2018). In the five years since it was held first the MGJ Conference has positioned itself as a more

Octonus to present NEW Diamond
Optical /Beauty Workshop at MGJ
Conference in Cyprus

Since education is critical to enable the diamond and jewellery industry to grow and to endure difficult times, the Mediterranean Gem and Jewellery Conference organizers CGL-GRS (Canada) and IGL (Greece) have prepared 11 talks from international experts and 5 practical workshops with the latest research samples on natural, treated and synthetic diamonds, rubies, sapphires, more

MetaQuotes Software Corp.

Established in 2000, MetaQuotes Software Corp. is one of the leading developers of software applications for end users linked with Institutions like Banks, Exchanges and Bullion Houses. Our technological know-how, combined with our industry expertise, has enabled us to create a reputable and trusted company known for its quality software applications. more

GIA New York Jewelry Career Fair
Draws Job Seekers

More than 450 students, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) alumni, job seekers and industry professionals connected with 56 companies looking to hire and 23 career coaches offering expert advice at GIA’s New York Jewelry Career Fair . The annual event paved more

Make 'The Greatest Threat' Your 'Greatest Opportunity'

We believe the greatest threat of a clear and present danger to the precious jewels industry is not limited to laboratory-grown diamonds. In today's modern age, consumer research, transparency and trust-necessity extend to every aspect of assessment and more

GIA Welcomes New Governor to Board

The Board of Governors of GIA welcomed Samantha F. Ravich, Ph.D., as the newest member of the Institute's governing body during their regularly scheduled meeting following the Oct. 7 to 9 GIA International Gemological Symposium held at GIA's world headquarters in Carlsbad, CA. Just before the Symposium, more

Scientific analyses of grading (near-) colourless fluorescent diamonds

HRD Antwerp, Europe's leading authority in diamond certification, recently undertook a study entitled "The effect of fluorescence on the colour of a diamond", concluding that even strong fluorescence does not negatively impact a diamond's appearance. more

GIA India to Present Latest Product and Service Developments at IIJS 2018

GIA India will present laboratory and education offerings, live demonstrations of the GIA iD100 gem testing device, complimentary seminars and more at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) from 9-13 August, 2018 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. To learn more

GSI Expands Polki Diamonds Testing Services To Reach Clients Worldwide

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world's leading Gemological organizations, announced that it has extended its' testing services for Polki Diamonds (Uncut Diamonds) in finished Polki diamond jewelry sets to India, Hong Kong, New York and Dubai. This service more

Spring 2018 Gems & Gemology Reveals Colorful Discoveries in Gems

Delve into the science of green diamonds, explore "rainbow" hematite and discover how DNA can be used to identify pearls in the Spring 2018 issue of Gems & Gemology (G&G), GIA's (Gemological Institute of America's) quarterly professional journal. The spring issue will also feature the more

Sarine's Artificial Intelligence Based 4Cs Diamond Grading Reports Adopted by Japan's K-Uno

Sarine Technologies Ltd is pleased to announce that the leading Japanese jewellery company K-Uno is the first retailer in the world to adopt the new Sarine 4Cs diamond report – the world's first artificial-intelligence based, more

ALROSA introduces commercial detector for polished diamonds identification

ALROSA Group, the world leader in diamond production, demonstrated the first national commercial device for identification of natural and synthetic polished diamonds - ALROSA Diamond Inspector. The Company expects that more

Create unimaginable designs at Free Jewelry Design Workshop at GSI Knowledge Centre

Discover your creative expression through the use of practical techniques on a jewelry designing short workshop at GSI Knowledge center, suitable for complete beginners to advanced practitioners. more

GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program Offered in Surat

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the world’s foremost authority in gemology, will offer its internationally-recognised Graduate Diamonds Diploma program in Surat on December more

ID 100 Will bring back the confidence in the Diamond sector

The New Jeweller - UAE bureau spoke to Mr Tom Moses, Executive Vice-President and Chief Research and Laboratory Officer of the Gemological Institute of America [GIA] during his visit to Dubai for the launch of the ID100. In this exclusive more

GSI’s ‘Successful American Strategies – Retail Vision 2020’ – receives accolade among trade professionals

Gemological Science International (GSI) presented a breakfast seminar on ‘Successful American Retail Strategies’. The seminar was presented in collaboration with Preferred more

Technology / Education

GIA Names Sriram Natarajan Senior Vice President of Laboratory Operations

Sriram 'Ram' Natarajan, previously managing director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited (GIA India), has been appointed to a new role as senior vice president of laboratory operations for the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA). He began his new more

IIG's Annual Convocation in Mumbai

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG), a pioneering force in jewelry education since 1965, marked a proud milestone with the successful culmination of its Annual Convocation Ceremony on August 4th, 2025, at Sahara Star, Mumbai. The event brought together over 150 graduating students more

IGI Reaffirms Commitment to 4Cs Grading for all Diamonds

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the leading grader of lab-grown diamonds globally, has confirmed it will continue applying the universal 4Cs grading to all diamonds, whether natural or lab-grown. This affirmation comes as many in the industry grapple with the unprecedented shift by others to a more

Pritesh Patel Named GIA President and Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, more

International Institute of Gemology Receives Global Recognition with the Industry Excellence Award at the Auguste Piccard Awards

The International Institute of Gemology (IIG) is proud to announce that it has been conferred with the prestigious Industry Excellence Award at the globally respected Auguste Piccard Awards, a momentous honor that marks a significant milestone not only for IIG, but for India’s gemological education sector on the world stage. more

DRC to Launch “Dia Measure™” at JCK Las Vegas 2025 – Precision Sorting That Adds Real Value to Every Diamond Parcel

Diamtech Research Centre Pvt. Ltd. (DRC), a global name trusted for its gemmological innovations, is set to unveil its newest solution, Dia Measure, at JCK Las Vegas 2025. Designed to simplify how small diamonds more

GIA Introduces Expanded Nacre Scale to All Pearl Classification Reports

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is introducing an expanded approach to evaluating nacre on all pearl classification reports, providing an important update to the Institute’s well-established comprehensive pearl classification system, the GIA 7 Pearl Value Factors™. more

Famed Neuroscientist to Open AGS X GIA Converge Conference

Neuroscientist and perception expert Dr. Beau Lotto will be the opening keynote speaker at Converge, the global gem and jewelry event that merges innovative gemological research and industry-leading education from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) more

Diamond verification device, DiamondProof, lands in retail stores for the first time

De Beers Group announced that its innovative retail-facing diamond verification device, DiamondProof, has landed in select retail stores for the first time, giving consumers the ability to witness just how quickly the device more

Sarine and De Beers’ Tracr Sign Agreement to Collaborate on Technology-Driven Diamond Traceability

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, marketing and sale more

GIA Field Gemology Team Completes One-Hundredth Expedition

GIA field gemologists recently completed their one-hundredth expedition, adding to the Institute’s unrivaled store of independently verified gemological information from colored stone mining locales around the world. During this expedition to Kenya and Tanzania, the GIA team more

GIA Laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, to End Operations

The GIA laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, will end operations by the end of 2024 due to changes in the global diamond industry that resulted in significant declines in submissions from local clients over the last several years. Despite reductions in operating costs and reduced staffing through attrition, the laboratory is not more

GIA Launches Newly Redesigned Consumer Website

Everything retailers and their customers need to know about diamonds just got easier to find and understand with GIA’s redesigned consumer-facing website dedicated to the 4Cs of Diamond Quality – Clarity, Cut, Color and Carat Weight – and to serve as the go-to source for gemstone information. more

INTERNATIONAL GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE (INDIA) LIMITED Rs. 4,225 CRORE INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING TO OPEN ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024

International Gemmological Institute (India) Limited (“IGI” or “The Company”), shall open its Bid/Offer in relation to its initial public offer of Equity Shares on Friday, December 13, 2024. The total offer size of equity shares (face value of Rs. 2 each) aggregating more

US Fund Blackstone-owned International Gemmological Institute [IGI] files for Rs 4,000 crore IPO

US fund Blackstone backed diamond certification company International Gemological Institute (IGI) has filed draft papers with the capital markets regulator SEBI to raise Rs 4,000 crore ($480 mn) through an initial public offering (IPO). more

GIA Alumni Celebrate 50th Reunion of First New York Graduating Class

Members of the first class to complete the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Graduate Gemologist® program in New York City gathered to mark the 50th anniversary of their 1974 graduation. This milestone event brought together a group of esteemed alumni, their spouses and GIA staff at GIA New York more

TENDER ANNOUNCEMENT

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS), in partnership with SODIAM, is excited to announce our next rough diamond tender in Luanda. Scheduled from July 15th to 24th, this tender will showcase an extraordinary selection of stones from various mines. TAGS will invite top-performing specialist more

GIA Brings Exciting Lineup to Las Vegas Shows!

Experience the world of gemology in person with GIA at Couture and JCK Las Vegas. Las Vegas show attendees can immerse themselves in what GIA has to offer through interactive displays, informative presentations, hands-on demonstrations and the GIA Show Service Laboratory. more

AGS and GIA Announce Joint Event for September 2025

Two leading gem and jewelry industry events will come together in September 2025, offering insight into cutting-edge gemological research, education, training and opportunities for gem and jewelry professionals to network more

GIA Introduces Printed AGS Ideal Reports

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the world's foremost authority in gemology, is now offering printed AGS Ideal® Reports. This report complements a GIA diamond grading report to capture a diamond’s beauty holistically. The AGS Ideal Report measures light performance, including brightness, fire, and contrast, from center to edge. more

GSI Cautions Trade: Surge in Undisclosed Colored Laboratory Grown Diamonds

Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, has raised a red flag over a notable increase in undisclosed laboratory-grown brown, yellow, and pink diamonds infiltrating natural diamond jewelry and posing as more

Introducing the GIA Gemolite® NXT Microscope

GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) Gemolite® NXT, the new gemological microscope that redefines industry standards, is available for purchase. GIA is offering a limited-time discount through the end of the AGTA GemFair Tuscon show for all purchases of this innovative instrument. Visit store.GIA.edu to sign up for the more

DMIA to launch Diamond Screening and Verification Laboratory

The Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association of America (DMIA) will hold a special member meeting to announce the launch and opening of the DMIA Diamond Screening and Verification Laboratory and the collaboration between DMIA and the more

TRANS ATLANTIC GEM SALES DUBAI TENDER REPORT - DECEMBER 2023

With Indian Diwali holidays now over the markets are gearing up for the important Christmas sales period. In recent weeks some tender houses have cancelled or postponed sales, De Beers have allowed full flexibility to buyers and consequently presented some of their smallest Sights in November more

The ‘Designers Class’ Partners with International Institute of Gemmology

The Designers Class, India's leading online design education platform, has collaborated with the prestigious International Institute of Gemology (IIG) to offer a range of online jewellery design and business management courses. This partnership aims to make high-quality jewellery more

GIA Launches Innovative Graduate Jeweler Program in 2024

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will launch its re-vamped Graduate Jeweler Diploma Program in 2024. This program is a significant leap forward in jewelry manufacturing education, blending foundational technical knowledge of bench jewelry with a focus on more

GIA’s Carlsbad Campus Receives School of Excellence and Excellence in Student Services Awards

GIA’s Carlsbad campus was recognized by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) as an ACCSC 2023 School of Excellence. The recognition includes a five-year grant of accreditation and an additional year as a distinction reserved for more

BVC Logistics Facilitates The Historic First Jewellery Export Shipment Via Courier

BVC Logistics facilitated India's first 4 jewellery exports from Caratlane via Air India from India to USA. This export was shipped 1 year after the government allowed jewellery exports via the Courier mode. Exports via the courier mode could be up to 70% cheaper than cargo mode, enabling thousands of more

GIA Evaluates Solid Laboratory-Grown Diamond Ring

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the leading institute for research into diamonds, colored stones and pearls, recently evaluated a diamond ring cut from a single laboratory-grown diamond. The unique 4.04 ct single crystal solid faceted ring was submitted to the GIA New York laboratory for assessment, more

Industry Leaders Explore Purpose and Resilience at GIA Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School

41 leaders from every global gem and jewelry sector gathered recently for a transformative educational experience at the 2023 GIA Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School (HBS). The program, held from June 19 to June 22 on the Harvard more

After SSEF completes testing of ASDI-500 automated screening device, it launches global service for melee diamonds down to 0.5 mm

The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has announced the successful conclusion of validation testing of the ASDI-500, the newest version of the Automated Diamond Spectral Inspection device, developed with Swiss robotics company UNIMEC SA. The system is able to screen very large more

GSI opens it’s third laboratory in Mumbai, within growing jewelry certification demands

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, announced the opening of its newest laboratory in MIDC Mumbai, India. "We are thrilled to continue GSI's global expansion and open another laboratory in India," more

Need-Based Scholarships Offered by GIA Year-Round

GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) industry-leading and globally-recognized diploma and certificate programs educate professionals with the skills needed for success in the gem and jewelry industry. A scholarship from GIA helps make achieving those educational goals financially more

WFDB Commends GIA on Return to Printed Diamond Dossier Reports

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) commended the Gemological Institute of American (GIA) for its decision to return to printed Diamond Dossier reports as of April 9, 2023. The GIA’s transition to digital reports was an important item on the agenda of the World Diamond Congress more

LMHC makes progress on laboratory report harmonisation, discusses current challenges in detection of corundum treatments

Holding its 30th meeting in Basel, Switzerland, the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC) has reported notable progress in the harmonisation of language used in laboratory reports. The participants in the more

GIA’s 6th Annual Jewelry Design Competition Highlights Emerging Talent

As a leading educational institute, GIA helps educate the next generation of gem and jewelry professionals in gemology, jewelry design and jewelry manufacturing arts. The Institute awarded the sixth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design more

GIA Researchers Identify New Spinel Treatment

Scientists at the GIA laboratory in New York City recently discovered spinel treated by nickel diffusion in a parcel of gems acquired for research purposes by the GIA research team in Bangkok. In examining the supposedly cobalt-diffused spinels, GIA researchers more

Findings announced on eliminating mercury in artisanal gold mining

The inadvertent release of mercury by millions of artisanal gold miners has been a crisis for the jewelry industry for decades. Mercury toxins are increasingly polluting our soil, water, and air, causing health and environmental impacts far beyond the mining communities. more

ITRACEIT’S TRACEABILITY SOLUTION ACHIEVES GROWING MARKET ADOPTION

iTraceiT, an Antwerp-based leading provider of diamond traceability solutions, is pleased to announce that it has witnessed growing success at all stages of the diamond pipeline. The company’s innovative technology allows customers to track the movement of diamonds from mine to more

Informational seminar on GIA Diamond Dossier ® at the IIJS Signature 2023

GIA India organised the digital "GIA Diamond Dossier ®" informational seminar here at the IIJS Signature 2023. Numerous tools that GIA made available for manufacturers, retailers and consumers were showcased at the event. Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education more

GIA Observes Unusual Color Change in Sapphires

During routine color stability testing of pink sapphires, GIA experts observed an unusual gain of orange or yellow coloration to a padparadscha-like color or even to pure orange. Color in sapphires can be unstable, which is why GIA routinely tests them, including those that may be more

SYNOVA INAUGURATES REVOLUTIONARY DIAMOND CUTTING AND SHAPING FACILITY IN DUBAI AT DMCC’S ALMAS TOWER

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – and Synova SA, the Swiss based provider of revolutionary water jet guided laser more

AGS and GIA Advance Their Common Missions

The American Gem Society (AGS) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will dramatically advance their long-standing collaboration in pursuit of their shared consumer protection missions. GIA will create an endowment to support AGS and its membership through education and credentialing, more

Sarine Group
Institutes Additional Legal Actions In India Against Suspected Intellectual Property Infringers

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development more

Sarine Rolls Out e-Grading™ for Diamond Manufacturers, Enabling In-House Diamond Grading

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), is pleased to announce the rollout of its AI-based e-Grading™ to more

GIA India Hosts Virtual Alumni Guest Session on ‘Mistaken Identity’

GIA India held its virtual alumni guest session on the topic, ‘Mistaken Identity.’ Jayesh Patel, Product Controller – Ruby, Fura Gems, was the panellist. The session started with the introduction of Jayesh Patel by Apoorva Deshingkar, Senior Director – Education and Market Development, more

GLT and Diamond Services announce joint venture to provide full diamond grading and certification services to Turkish market

The Gemological Laboratory of Turkey (GLT), Turkey’s leading provider of gemological services, and Diamond Services (DS), the Hong Kong-headquartered developer of technological systems and services for detecting laboratory grown, more

De Beers group introduces world’s first blockchain-backed diamond source platform at scale

De Beers Group is deploying the TracrTM blockchain platform at scale for its diamond production. TracrTM is the world’s only distributed diamond blockchain that starts at the source more

New GIA Alumni Collective Builds Connections for Life

GIA Alumni Collective™ is a network where graduates of GIA’s diploma and certificate programs around the world can share valuable insights and inspiration. With a new look and feel, the GIA Alumni Collective builds on community, connects alumni, is the hub to register for more than 20 more

iTraceiT rolls out comprehensive, block-chain based application for tracing diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry

iTraceiT, the Belgium-based innovative technology and service provider that developed a comprehensive, blockchain-based application for tracing diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry, has begun distribution after completing prolonged beta testing with some of the largest firms in more

Egypt Gold, HRD Antwerp Sign MoU in Presence of Three Ministers

Under the auspices of Minister of Education, Dr. Tarek Shawki, Egypt Gold and HRD Antwerp sign an MoU at Egypt Gold School for Applied Technology based in Obour city. Dr. Hala Al-Said, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, Nivene Gamea, more

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) is a world leading rough diamond tender and auction house. Through a combination of deep industry experience and an advanced technology-based platform, TAGS provides a transparent, innovative and effective solution for the sale of rough diamonds. more

HRD Antwerp Identifies Colour-Treated Diamond with False Inscription

HRD Antwerp recently analysed a 1.50 carat polished diamond (picture attached) that was submitted for certification in its Antwerp laboratory. The sample was identified as Type IIa, meaning that it contains virtually no elements other than carbon. Diamonds of this type are always investigated more

IGI’s Retail Technical Training for Caratlane redefines confident selling.

With over a hundred new recruits at the session, the Retail Technical Training by IGI elevated the art selling to a whole new level with updated product knowledge and technical support. Right from the journey of a diamond from the mine to the market, its grading and the settings in jewelry, the session successfully empowered service team at attending to their customers with adequate product knowledge in order to instil a sense of more

IGI certifies 10-Carat fancy-shaped diamond of lab grown origin

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) India certified a lab-grown, 10.02- carat VS2 with a D color. What makes this a unique creation is its fancy heart shape The perfectly crafted diamond received an ‘excellent’ grade on certifying. The 10-carat stone has been created using the High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) more

GET-Diamonds Signs Agreement with Technology Company Lucy Platforms

A year after its launch, GET-Diamonds.com, the B2B e-commerce diamond trading site owned by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), signed a new long-term agreement with high-tech company Lucy Platforms. According to the agreement Lucy will use its proprietary AI-based technology to enhance the design and functionality of GET-Diamonds.com, more

Sarine Technologies and Constell Group Announce Strategic Collaboration

Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, more

Gemological Science International Opens New Laboratory in Jaipur India, Expanding Global Footprint

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, announced the opening of its newest laboratory in Jaipur, India. The Jaipur laboratory will offer all GSI’s core services. The new more

IGI Earns Lab-grown Diamond Certification from ISO

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) announced it has become the first laboratory in the world to receive the ISO 17025 accreditation for lab-grown diamonds – the single most important standard for calibration and testing laboratories across the globe – that is achieved after going through stringent more

GEMBRIDGE ANNOUNCES GLOBAL INDUSTRY AMBASSADOR NETWORK TO EXPAND BUSINESS

Digital coloured gemstone trading platform Gembridge is pleased to announce that it has established a global ambassador network of distinguished industry figures to expand the business. The network, which includes many of the world’s more

IGI to Host Hybrid Digital D Show to Accommodate Today’s Business Climate

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will host the digital edition of the D Show at the Grand Hyatt, Goa from March 4 - 6, 2021 with a vast array of diamond design creations slated to appear. The three-day event promises India’s leading jewelry manufacturers and retailers opportunities to interact more

Diatrue Jumbo
Yet another superlative Technology from OGI Systems

OGI Systems ltd. is thrilled to announce yet another technological milestone, by Daniel Benjano. The new innovative technology, DiaTrue, was presented to the ASSURE testing program, where it was ranked highest for a novice operator, more

US$2 Million Available in 2021 GIA Scholarships

Whether you are new to the gem and jewelry industry or a veteran looking to expand your knowledge, education from GIA will equip you with the tools to succeed. A scholarship from GIA makes achieving your educational goals financially attainable. GIA is accepting scholarship applications more

Opsydia perfects internal identifier that doesn’t affect the clarity grade of flawless diamonds

Leading diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has honed its sub-surface laser technology to create its smallest and faintest identifier to date, meaning even an internally flawless natural diamond can have a logo, serial number or encrypted code more

GIA India Offers Knowledge Webinar on ‘November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine’

GIA India organised the Knowledge Webinar ‘November Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine’ for members of the gem and jewellery trade across India. More than 60 participants attended this webinar to learn important information about the two birthstones for November. To stay informed about GIA more

IGI’s Hong Kong Lab Certifies Largest CVD Grown Diamond

The International Gemological Institute’s (IGI) Hong Kong laboratory recently certified the largest chemical vapor deposition (CVD) laboratory-grown diamond received to date. This accomplishment arrives three months after the Institute’s historic analysis of the Guinness World Record holder for the biggest black lab-grown diamond. more

Sarine Galaxy® Service Centre
Opening in Dubai

Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” or “the Group”) (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement and grading of diamonds and gems, is pleased to announce more

Update on Improving Group Business Results

Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” or "the Company" and together with its subsidiaries "the Group") (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacture and sale of precision technology products more

UNI Diamonds announces release of free AI-powered Price Calculator app

The Diamond Price Calculator provides a price estimate that is not based upon a static price list, but rather on UNI’s unique Artificial Intelligence-powered pricing model, which is able to accurately estimate prices of natural polished diamonds in real time. more

Gemtelligence – Gübelin Gem Lab partners with CSEM to advance gemstone analysis with the power of Artificial Intelligence

Gübelin Gem Lab has teamed up with CSEM to develop a powerful machine learning platform that advances current methods used to determine gemstone authenticity and origin. A key aspect of the jewellery industry is the correct determining of a gemstone’s country of origin and authenticity. more

GIA to Report Specific Color and Clarity Grades for Laboratory-Grown Diamonds

To further its consumer-protection mission and help ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will report specific 4Cs color and clarity grades on its new digital reports for laboratory-grown diamonds, replacing the currently-used more

Diamond Industry Experts Set To Publish 3rd Edition Of Book On Laboratory Grown Diamonds

Gem and jewelry industry experts Dusan Simic and Branko Deljanin have announced that they are set to publish the 3rd edition of their best-selling book Lab-Grown Diamonds - Information guide to HPHT and CVD -grown diamonds. Simic and Deljanin, diamond researchers with over 50 years’ of combined experience in the trade, are internationally recognized as authorities on more

ALROSA transforms its maintenance system at production sites

ALROSA has launched a large-scale reform of its maintenance and repair service. The project is expected to deliver RUB 3.2 billion in five years. The program covers all the company’s services directly involved in the maintenance and repair at all mining and processing divisions in Yakutia. more

GIA Reopens Five Laboratories

As GIA continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic, the Institute has reopened laboratories in Antwerp, Carlsbad, Gaborone, Johannesburg and Tokyo with modified schedules and limited capacity. For details, updates and information regarding GIA locations, please visit GIA.edu/coronavirus-update. more

GSI Cautions of “Treatment Imitation” in Lab-Grown Diamonds

Recently, Gemological Science International’s (GSI) Mumbai laboratory identified HTHP lab-grown diamond with what appeared to be laser drilled channel. GSI researchers and scientists observed and studied this diamond since it would be highly unusual to laser drill a lab-grown diamond. Upon closer examination, more

GSI DISCOVERS COLOR INSTABILITY IN CVD DIAMONDS

Researchers at Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, witnessed a case of extreme color instability of a CVD diamond within its laboratory testing facility. During standard testing procedure, a 2-carat more

GSI to host a Series of Educational Events

Branko Deljanin is President and Head Gemologist at CGLGRS, Swiss Canadian gemlab Inc., and Director of Gemmological Research Industries Inc., Vancouver (Canada). He is a research gemmologist with extensive experience in advanced more

ALROSA DIAMOND INSPECTOR showed high results in the ASSURE testing program by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA)

The first Russian portable instrument for diamond verification ALROSA DIAMOND INSPECTOR showed high results in the ASSURE testing, performed by the independent laboratory UL Verification Services, Inc. in Boston (USA). Due to more

GSI COMPLETES INSPECTION OF INVENTORY, FOR MARKS JEWELERS, FOR UNDISCLOSED LAB GROWN DIAMONDS

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, conducted a full review of Marks Jewelers' inventory for undisclosed lab grown diamonds. GSI sent a mobile team to Marks Jewelers' 25,000 square foot state of more

$2 Million in GIA Scholarships Available for 2020 Classes

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is offering $2 million in scholarships for aspiring or current gem and jewelry professionals interested in GIA gemology, jewelry manufacturing arts, distance education courses and lab classes in 2020. The scholarships are available for on-campus and distance education programs, and more

Industry Executives Convene for GIA's Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School

GIA's Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School (HBS), held June 24 to 27, brought together senior gem and jewelry executives for a custom four-day curriculum led by world class professors and based on the renowned HBS case study method. This year's class, more

SSEF Performs First-Ever Radiocarbon Age-Dating Procedure on Historic 'Ana Maria Pearl,' to be sold as Lot 264 at Christie's Magnificent Jewels Sale in Geneva in May

The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has successfully age-dated the historic 'Ana Maria Pearl' using carbon-14 (14C). This is the first time such a procedure has been conducted on a historic natural pearl, to provide valuable and new information on the age of a gem. The Ana Maria pearl more

IGI certifies SHUMUKH, the Guinness World Record holder bottle of scent

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the global leading gemology experts are the certification partner of choice for SHUMUKH, the world's most expensive bottle of scent - a luxurious unisex perfume worth US$ 1.30 million. SHUMUKH is the only perfume to hold two Guinness World Record titles, the ‘Most diamonds set on a perfume bottle’, and the ‘Tallest remote-controlled fragrance spray product’. more

Diamond Services introduces new lab-grown diamond identification system, expands accurate detection to light-brown colour ranges

Diamond Services, the Hong Kong-headquartered developer of technological systems and services for detecting laboratory grown, imitation and treated diamonds, has announced that it is introducing into its laboratories a new device developed by its own research and more

AIGS to boost cooperation in gemological education with China

The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) plans to boost cooperation in gemological education with Chinese institutions. AIGS Chairman Kennedy Ho met with Shunyu Hou, President of GTC -- Guangdong Gemstones & Precious Metals Testing Center, in Guangdong , and agreed to further collaboration in educational more

GIA Hong Kong Celebrates Laboratory Expansion

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Hong Kong celebrated the relocation and expansion of its laboratory on Feb. 18 – just three days after the Institute marked its 88th anniversary. Susan Jacques, GIA president and more

DGCX On Track To Break Annual Volumes Record

The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) has traded 18.8 million contracts year-to-date (Y-T-D), up 35% year-on-year (Y-O-Y), and is on track to break its annual volumes record of 19.67 million contracts. Y-TD Average Daily Volumes (ADV) are at an all time high, reaching more

Natural Blister from Entombment of a Pearlfish Within a Pinctada Maxima Shell

Pearlfish are marine fish of the Carapidae family that live symbiotically inside various invertebrate hosts. Occasionally, the remains of these fishes may be found completely covered by mother-of-pearl on the inner surfaces of some bivalve mollusks (J. Ballard, "The pearlfish," more

GSI BECOMES THE FIRST LAB TO BE ISO 17025 CERTIFIED IN DUBAI

Gemological Science International (GSI) today announced it has received its ISO 17025 and DAC - REQ – 01 accreditation in Dubai, making it the first-ever, international gemological organization to do so in that country. ISO/IEC 17025 was first issued in 1999 by the more

GIA Collaborates with Princeton University on Advanced Diamond Research

Scientists at Princeton University called on GIA's (Gemological Institute of America) expertise in gemological research and the analysis of optical centers to evaluate how to use the unique properties of diamonds to more

GIA Research Scientists to Offer Advanced Synthetic Diamond Seminar

Building on more than 80 years of industry-leading gemological education programs and more than 60 years of scientific research into natural, treated and synthetic diamonds, GIA (Gemological Institute of America, Inc.) will offer a new synthetic diamond seminar at GIA more

GIA Research Scientists to Offer Advanced Synthetic Diamond Seminar

Building on more than 80 years of industry-leading gemological education programs and more than 60 years of scientific research into natural, treated and synthetic diamonds, GIA (Gemological Institute of America, Inc.) will offer a new synthetic diamond seminar at GIA locations more

EVERLEDGER & DIAMOND DURABILITY LABORATORY INNOVATE DIAMOND DAMAGES RISK ASSESSMENT REPORTS

Everledger announced the collaborative launch of the Diamond Risk Platform with the Diamond Durability Laboratory (DDL) which dramatically shifts the risk assessment reporting of diamond damage into an innovative realm. more

GIA Announces "Introduction to Merchandising" Course

GIA is pleased to offer "Introduction to Merchandising" – a four-day course covering the planning, development and implementation of a strategy to sell products that meet sales and profit targets. Participants will learn merchandising concepts more

DE BEERS GROUP PROGRESSES DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST BLOCKCHAIN INITIATIVE TO SPAN THE DIAMOND VALUE CHAIN

De Beers Group recently announced it is progressing development of the first blockchain technology initiative to span the diamond value chain and provide a single, tamper-proof and permanent digital more

Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange to list Diamond Bullion™

The Singapore Diamond Mint Company announced the launch of the Diamond Bullion, a revolutionary new investment product designed to bolster investment in diamonds as an asset class by providing a standardised, liquid, and exchange-listed format more

HRD ANTWERP LAUNCHES ITS REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCT, THE ID CARD

HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in diamond certification, launched its new ID CARD on the 26th of October 2017 at its HQ in the Antwerp diamond district. more

IIDGR TO PROVIDE PROPRIETARY DIAMOND VERIFICATION AND INSCRIPTION TECHNOLOGY FOR SINGAPORE DIAMOND MINT'S NEW INVESTMENT PRODUCT

The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group, today announced it will provide diamond more

GIA Examines the World’s Second Largest Diamond

In July 2025, staff from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), including GIA Executive Vice President and Chief Research and Laboratory Officer Tom Moses and Vice President of Research and Development Dr. Wuyi Wang, examined a rough diamond weighing more

GSI Strengthens National Footprint as India’s Trusted Jewellery Lab Partner at IIJS Premiere 2025

Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological certification, reinforced its position as the trusted laboratory partner for India’s jewellery supply chain at IIJS Premiere 2025, held at the Nesco Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. more

Gemological Science International (GSI) Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation and Industry Impact

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, proudly marks its 20th anniversary, celebrating two decades of pioneering work that continues to shape the future of the gem and jewelry industry. Founded in more

Lab Meeting (LMHC) Makes Further Progress in Harmonization of Treatment Disclosure and Gemstone Nomenclature

Holding its 31st meeting in Basel, Switzerland, in May 2025, the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC) has reported notable progress in the harmonisation of treatment disclosure on laboratory reports more

Mother’s Day Jewelry Sales Soar 4.5%

Mother’s Day jewelry sales were exceptionally strong, up 4.5% year over year. The bump came from finished jewelry sales, which rose 10%. Diamond jewelry sales declined. Trade Shows Better Than Expected Most traders, exhibitors, and buyers felt the recent jewelry trade shows were a success. We suspect that this was partially due to low expectations. Early orders at Luxury and Couture exceeded expectations and then increased steadily. more

Gemological Science International expands global footprint with new lab in Bangkok, Thailand

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest and most technologically advanced gemological organizations in the world, proudly announces the opening of its newest laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand — the 14th in its global network. Strategically located more

Rahul Desai: At the Intersection of Knowledge and Industry Impact
Edupreneur. Strategist. Industry Contributor.

As the gem and jewelry industry in the MENA region continues to modernize and expand, there's a growing interest in global education, retail excellence, and strategic innovation. At this intersection stands Rahul Desai; a name more

“The Vicenza Symposium” Technology, Innovation, And The Future Of The Industry At The Core Of The New Biennial Event Dedicated To The Hi-Tech And Luxury Jewellery Sector

The goldsmith and jewellery industry is ready to take a decisive step into the future with the debut of The Vicenza Symposium, taking place from September 2 to 4, 2025, in the exclusive setting of more

GIA Temporarily Expands Scope of Laboratory Services in Dubai and Hong Kong

In response to logistics challenges related to recently announced tariffs affecting global shipments of gemstones, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will temporarily expand services offered by the GIA Laboratory DMCC and the GIA Hong Kong laboratory. D-to-Z diamonds, rough or polished, up to 3.99 cts may more

Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse, has been elected Chairman of the Gemmological Institute of India (GII)

GII, incorporated in 1971, has a long history of serving the diamonds, Gems & Jewelry sector by providing laboratory services, diamond detection, certification, research and education and onsite testing. GII has its own diamond more

Synova Brings Cutting-Edge Laser Technology to Botswana to Boost Local Diamond Production

Synova S.A, the Swiss leader in industrial laser technology, proudly announces a strategic partnership with WDM Botswana PTY LTD, a part of the Constell Group, bringing the latest advances in diamond manufacturing to Botswana. more

Cutting Edge Technology implemented to create Highest of Quality Bullion Products

United Arab Emirates is proving to be the mostRG_Refinery important region when it comes to the enchanting world of Gold and Precious metals refineries and here we see an excellent amalgamation of Technology, Tradition and Passion which more

GSI and Dr. Homi Bhabha State University Sign MOU for Education, Research, and Industry-Academia Collaboration

Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in gemological services, and Dr. Homi Bhabha State University, Mumbai, signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 6th May, 2024 to collaborate more

Yehuda Sherlock Holmes 4.0 Scores 100% DETECTION RATE with ASSURE 2.0 testing!

The technology in the Yehuda Sherlock Holmes 4.0 passed the Natural Diamond Council’s ASSURE 2.0 Program, scoring a flawless 100% detection rate in all 4 test sample categories: “Primary loose sample”, “Smalls loose sample”,” Primary mounted sample” and “Smalls mounted sample”. According to the Natural more

GIA Cultured Pearl Reports Include Traceability Information

Technology developed by Hong Kong-based Fukui Shell Nucleus Factory creates opportunities for tracing cultured pearls through the supply chain. GIA (Gemological Institute of America) reports for cultured pearls containing the bead nuclei embedded with radio frequency identification (RFID) more

TRANS ATLANTIC GEM SALES (TAGS) & SODIAM ACHIEVE STRONG RESULTS AT LUANDA TENDER

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) & SODIAM are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of their second rough diamond tender of 2024 in Luanda. Despite the current challenging conditions in more

GIA Pilots Jewelry Report Service
Limited program began earlier in 2024

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is piloting an innovative Jewelry Report service that offers insights into the components of submitted items, including metal details, gemstone characteristics, and existing engravings. Anyone interested in the pilot program can sign up here more

Crown24K™ The finest crafted Gem & Jewellery ERP

The world of Jewellery has reinvented itself for centuries to cater to the changing needs of the market. Gem & Jewellery is now a product defined by trends and market preferences. The buyer is now young, style-savvy, and does not wait for special occasions like weddings and festivals to make a purchase. Trust, integrity, more

Opsydia Welcomes Experienced Diamond Industry Professional Jacqui Larsson as Sales & Marketing Director

Leading diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist, Opsydia, has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of Sales and Marketing Director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse Council Member and more

IGI Launches New Light Performance Reports for Round Brilliant Diamonds

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), has introduced Light Performance Grading Reports showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds with exceptional optical qualities. The IGI Light Performance grading system calculates values for each diamond to provide a primary score, more

IGI Advanced Technology Decisively Identifies Lab Grown Fancy-Colored Diamonds from Natural Counterparts

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has been at the forefront of providing accurate and reliable certification services in the gem and jewelry industry for close to 50 years. Foreseeing the more

François Delage Joins GIA Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, welcomed François Delage as its newest member on January 25, 2024. Delage brings a wealth of experience in global luxury, fashion and jewelry retail garnered over a more than three-decade international career. more

GCAL by Sarine Launches New Grading Lab in Surat, India

Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed, Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, more

GIA Unveils Enhanced Jade Report

GIA (the Gemological Institute of America), whose expertise spans gemological research, laboratory services and education, is introducing the GIA Jade Report, featuring additional gemological information and a sleek, user-friendly layout to enhance the overall report experience for both industry professionals and consumers. more

iTraceiT to partner with Cutwise Group to enhance diamond traceability

iTraceiT, an independent, third-party company specializing in traceability solutions and the creator of the world's first digital diamond passport, announced it has entered into a partnership with the Cutwise Group to permit users of iTraceiT to integrate the data of more

Revolutionising Diamond Traceability: Sarine and Rubel & Ménasché Unveil New Data-Backed Solution for Melee Diamonds

Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed,Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision more

Tracr and Sarine to Collaborate on Diamond Traceability Solution

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel-Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd. (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, more

GIA Adds ‘Hanadama’ Quality Range Comment to All Pearl Classification Reports

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is adding a report comment for the historical trade term ‘Hanadama’ to distinguish a designated quality range of cultured Akoya pearls. GIA’s analysis of the industry’s classification of pearls from the Akoya complex pearl oysters resulted in the identification of the quality more

IGI Appoints Jeni Campagna to Director of Operations and Business Development

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, proudly announces the appointment of Jeni Campagna as the Director of Operations and Business Development, North America. In her new role at IGI, Campagna will lead and manage the operations and strategic more

The Gübelin Gem Museum opens its doors – a multifaceted gateway to the fascinating world of gemstones

The House of Gübelin opens the Gübelin Gem Museum in Lucerne, launching an exciting journey for gemstone aficionados. This multifaceted location offers visitors an opportunity to experience more about the creation, origin and fascination more

GIA Releases First Sustainability Report

“Understanding our impact on the environment, societies and communities in which we operate is integral to our important consumer protection mission,” said GIA President and CEO Susan Jacques, speaking about the launch of the first more

HRD Antwerp certifies the first commercial lab-grown “full diamond” ring

In 2017, in celebration of the 1O-year anniversary of Dutch Diamond Group, CEO Ton Janssen and his team, attempted and succeeded to create the first full diamond lab-grown ring. At that time, it was an innovative and experimental process to show the unique abilities of the DD Group and not made for commercial use. more

UNI Diamonds becomes Tracr participant

Tracr has announced that the diamond marketplace, UNI Diamonds, is now a participant on the platform, meaning that diamonds registered on Tracr can now be listed for purchase on UNI Diamonds. In the latest addition to the Tracr platform, the world’s only distributed diamond provenance platform that starts at the source more

GIA Examines 34.59 Carat CVD Laboratory-Grown Diamond

The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) laboratory in Hong Kong recently evaluated the largest chemical vapor deposition (CVD) laboratory-grown diamond seen by the Institute. Produced by Ethereal Green Diamond in India, the 34.59 ct, 24.94 × 13.95 × 9.39 mm, emerald-cut more

IGI’s first ever international D Show to be hosted in Dubai

After 14 successful editions in India, IGI - the International Gemological Institute, is all set to host its first-ever international edition of IGI D Show in Dubai from the 5th to 7th of May, 2023 at the Hotel Hilton Al Habtoor City, Dubai. Over the years, D Show has evolved from a buyer-seller more

Career Fair – Powered by GIA is Back
in New York

Career Fair – Powered by GIA at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City is the place to be on March 13 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM for anyone interested in learning more about the amazing career opportunities in the gem and jewelry industry. This unique event offers inspiration more

ZVI Yehuda Ltd - Introducing Cutting Edge Diamond Detectors for the Industry

In an exclusive interview with Mr. Dror Yehuda, the son of legendary inventor, ZVI Yehuda, The New Jeweller UAE Team bureau gets to know the importance of Diamond detection machines for the Industry He also opines on the advantages of the rough diamond colorimeter for the Industry members. more

GSI appoints Pinky Jalui as EVP of Global Business Development

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world and a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, announced the appointment of Ms. Jalui as the Executive Vice President of Global Business Development. more

Sarine launches new traceability website

The ‘Diamond Journey’ website will serve as an educational resource, as well as a sales tool that will help in strengthing the consumer’s trust and confidence in natural diamonds. The website was designed to display the sustainable impact each traceable diamond has on its way from its source at the mine until it reaches the consumer. more

Sarine Signs an MOU to Acquire a Majority Stake in New York's Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL)

Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing more

New Year, New Digital GIA Report

The start of 2023 marks a significant milestone in the digital transformation of the global diamond industry - the launch of the fully digital GIA Diamond Dossier, the most widely available diamond grading report in the world. more

Mr. Ramit Kapur Joins GSI as Managing Director, GSI India

Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world and a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, announced recently that more

GIA Joins Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the industry leader in gemological research, education and science-based gem evaluation, joined the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) as part of the Institute’s ongoing commitment to collaborative efforts to advance more

Career Fair Powered by GIA Returns to Carlsbad

As the leading steward of gemological research, education and laboratory services, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), hosts the largest career fair in the gem and jewelry industry. At Career Fair - Powered by GIA in Carlsbad, California on Friday, Sept. 30, new talent and more

GIA Expands Global Business Development Team

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the leader in gemological research, education, and science-based gem identification and grading services, is expanding its business development team for North American and global brands to address the complexities and challenges of more

GIA Appoints Johanna Levy as VP of Environmental, Social & Governance Programs

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) welcomes Johanna Levy as the Institute’s first vice president of environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs. With more than 15 years of international experience leading high-impact projects to meet more

Sarine Galaxy® Inclusion Mapping Systems Offer New Pay Per Value Service

Singapore Exchange Mainboard and Tel-Aviv Exchange listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA) a worldwide leader in the development, manufacture and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, more

GIA India Holds Graduation Ceremony for its First-Ever Batches of GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended)

GIA India held the graduation ceremony for its first-ever batches of GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended) at its Mumbai and Surat campuses. Amish Turakhia, GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG®) and Managing Partner, R. Kirti and Company, more

GIA Expands Gem Origin Services with GIA Source Verify™

GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the leader in gemological research, education and science-based gem identification and grading services, is expanding its gem origin services to provide retailers and consumers with the diamond source information they demand. more

UNI enhances supply-chain transparency for customers, by introducing a new feature that verifies a diamond is compliant with responsible sourcing standards

With the increasing demand in the marketplace for diamonds that are verifiably compliant with ethical sourcing principles, UNI Diamonds has announced the introduction of new online feature more

DANAT examines over 10 million
pearls in 4 years

The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) announced that it has examined over 10 million pearls in the past 4 years since it was established, an unprecedented achievement that solidifies its position as the world’s most prominent laboratory for testing pearls . more

iTraceiT: Helping the diamond and jewelry industry become more transparent with a new traceability solution

iTraceiT, a new and independent technology and service provider, will soon launch a robust and user-friendly traceability solution for the diamond and jewelry Industry. Growing demand for ethically sourced diamonds is driving the industry to more

GSI inaugurates its new lab
in Jaipur, India

A gem testing laboratory of Gemological Science International (GSI) was inaugurated on 12 August 2021 in the premises of Rajasthan Chamber Bhawan of Commerce and Industry (RCCI). The chief guest of the inaugural ceremony was the state higher education minister Shri. Bhanwar Singh Bhati. The special guest of honor was Shri. Vikas Joshi, Joint Narcotics Commissioner, CBN, Kota, more

Jonathan Kendall joins Opsydia as Non-Executive Director

Leading diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has welcomed former De Beers Group Senior Executive, Jonathan Kendall, to its non-executive Board of Directors, starting immediately. In his new role, Kendall will contribute towards Opsydia’s international strategy and will use his significant experience and expertise more

IGI Uncovers Largest Misrepresented Lab-Grown Diamond

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, recently analyzed and graded a 6.18 carat round brilliant-cut, loose stone and established it was a lab-grown diamond at its Thailand location. The stone was submitted for verification more

DMIA’s Diamond Verification Instruments Showcase to kick off on June 1st in New York

The Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association of America’s (DMIA) first annual Diamond Technology Showcase will kick off in a few days, on June 1st, at the DMIA premises at The World Diamond Tower, 580 5th Avenue in mid-town Manhattan. Interested parties are required more

Opsydia unveils customisable Nano ID and Loupe ID features for laboratory-grown and natural diamond trades

Leading diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has unveiled new classifications for its sub-surface identifiers, allowing diamond manufacturers, brands and grading houses to choose from a range of visibilities to suit their specific requirements. more

SSEF LAUNCHES FREE ONLINE COURSES ON MAJOR GEMS IN ENGLISH, FRENCH AND SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has launched a series of free-of-charge, online courses, entitled “Understanding Gemstones.” With each covering a specific gem, the courses are comprehensive and self-paced by the student, who is able to start and complete more

The new IGI jewelry report brings onboard the best of seamless technology.

The latest version of the IGI Jewelry Report exhibits exceptional security features that can assist both jewelers and end consumers to evaluate and understand the jewelry better. Security and convenience being the core aspects, the report elevates more

IGI Assembles World’s Only Regulator-Approved Diamond Commodity

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has made history through an unprecedented partnership with Diamond Standard. Diamond Standard recently received regulatory approval to offer the world’s only market traded diamond more

Opsydia unveils customisable Nano ID and Loupe ID features for laboratory-grown and natural diamond trades

Leading diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has unveiled new classifications for its sub-surface identifiers, allowing diamond manufacturers, brands and grading houses to choose from a range of visibilities to suit their specific requirements. more

AIGS signs cooperation agreement with China’s National Gemstone Testing Center

The AIGS (Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences) has signed a Letter of Intent to boost cooperation with China’s National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC). The collaboration will help to promote the integration process of Asia-Pacific jewelry standards under the AGA (Asia-Pacific Gemstone and more

IGI Adds Post-Growth Treatment to Certification Process

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the pioneer of lab-grown diamond certification since 2005, announces that new details highlighting the manufacturing process of lab-grown diamonds are added to Institute reports, effective January 2021. While previous reports always indicated that lab-grown diamonds “may include post-growth treatments to alter color,” more

Digital Tenders Utilising Sarine’s Technologies Evolving as Preferred Platform for Rough Trading

Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for more

Sarine Technologies to Present at the 23rd Annual Needham Growth Conference

Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” or “the Group”) (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement and grading of more

UNI Diamonds to offer GIA Diamond Origin Reports directly through its online platforms

Using the Retailer App provided by UNI, jewelers will be able to take their customers on a specific diamond’s journey from the mine to the market. Not only will they be able to tell a compelling story, but they will also boost consumer confidence in the more

Get-Diamonds.com Becomes First Trading Platform to Introduce Provenance Section

Get-Diamonds, the world’s largest online marketplace for B2B diamond trading, will be the first platform to introduce a Provenance section, where only fully traceable diamonds will be listed. The ALROSA Provenance program will be the first to offer polished diamonds with proven guarantees of origin within this more

IGI Partners with Zillion for 1-Click Savings on Insurance

The International Gemological Institute (IGI), one of the world's premier diamond, gemstone and jewelry laboratories, has partnered with leading InsurTech, Zillion, to offer 1-Click personal jewelry insurance with preferred rates and a one-of-a-kind customer experience at the point of sale or service. The partnership benefits those who purchase IGI services and is another step in both organizations’ more

AIGS Launches Gem Report Memo Program

AIGS (Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences) is introducing a gemstone report memo program in response to the challenges faced by gemstone dealers due to COVID-19. “COVID-19 has affected businesses all over the world. Many countries still have travel more

China’s National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC) and Sarine Launch Co-Branded Light Performance Grading Report

Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” or "the Company" and together with its subsidiaries "the Group") (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacture and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, more

GIA’s First Graduate Diamond Course Begins in Shenzhen, China

Aspiring gem and jewelry professionals in Shenzhen, China attended the regions first on-campus GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Graduate Diamonds Course in early July. The program, offered through Peking University Resource College, teaches students the art and science of more

Malca-Amit Offers Special Benefits to Get Diamonds Members Becomes ‘Authorized Shipper’ on Trading Platform

Malca-Amit, the international logistics and shipping company serving the diamond, jewelry and watch industries, has become an ‘Authorized Shipper’ on Get Diamonds and is offering a special benefit program for platform members. more

GIA New York Laboratory
Reopens June 29

The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) gem identification and grading laboratory in New York City will reopen on Monday, June 29. The 11 global GIA laboratories are open, gradually adding hours and extra shifts to meet the increasing demand for services. GIA schools in Taipei more

Sarine to Introduce eGrading™

Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” or "the Company" and together with its subsidiaries "the Group"), (U77:SI), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacture and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, finishing, grading and more

ALROSA, Tencent and Everledger launch Wechat Mini Program for blockchain-enabled diamonds

ALROSA, Tencent and Everledger are launching a new WeChat Mini Program e-commerce solution to Chinese retailers, demonstrating the power of blockchain technology to seamlessly enable the purchase of diamonds with full transparency of more

New Governors Add Expertise
to GIA Board

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) welcomed two new members to the Institute's Board of Governors at its regularly scheduled meeting in Carlsbad, CA. The new Governors, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, research geologist at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and more

Mark Buntz Joins GIA as SVP and Chief Marketing Officer

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has appointed Mark Buntz as senior vice president and chief marketing officer to lead all global marketing efforts and drive the future of the GIA brand. Buntz will support the expansion of GIA's education, laboratory services – including the new GIA Diamond more

SSEF'S ASDI ACHIEVES 100% ACCURACY DURING TESTING BY DPA'S ASSURE PROGRAM

The Automated Spectral Diamond Inspection (ASDI) device, an automated small synthetic diamond screener that was first released in 2014 by the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF, has been evaluated by the ASSURE Program more

GIA Upgrades iD100 Gem Testing Device to Screen Pink Diamonds

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) released a software upgrade on Sept. 4 for the industry-leading GIA iD100® gem testing device, giving the instrument the ability to distinguish natural pink diamonds from laboratory-grown (HPHT and CVD) diamonds and diamond simulants. more

GIA India to Launch Diamond
Origin Report at IIJS 2019

GIA India will launch the GIA Diamond Origin Report at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) from 8-12 August at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The GIA Diamond Origin Report confirms the country of origin of a polished diamond and includes a full assessment of the diamond's 4Cs along with a plotted diagram of more

GIA Expands Courses Available in Japanese

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has announced that in late 2019 it will expand distance education courses available in Japanese. In addition to the Diamond Essentials Intensive and the Diamond Grading Lab currently offered in Japanese at the GIA Tokyo school, GIA will offer four eLearning courses in Japanese: Diamond Essentials, Diamonds and Diamond Grading, more

GIA Furthers Best Practices with Improved 'Know Your Customer' Program

To comply with applicable laws, regulations and best practices, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is enhancing its 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) program. This program supports the high standards of integrity that align with GIA's mission of ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry. All new and current laboratory clients will be required to more

Diamond Research Gives Clues to the Formation of the Continents

Diamonds, long prized for their beauty and rarity, continue to reveal clues about the early history of our planet. To better understand how the most ancient continents came to be, researchers examined tiny mineral remnants trapped in diamonds during the formation of the earth. The results were published today in Science magazine, in the article Sulfur more

GIA Students Compete for Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award

The second annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design was presented on Feb. 8 to GIA (Gemological Institute of America) graduate Ching-Hui Weng. The competition – open to students who successfully completed the GIA Jewelry Design course in 2018 – recognizes more

SSEF launches GemTrack™, a service linking cut stones to the rough stones from which they originated, using gemmological techniques

The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has announced the launch of GemTrack™, a new service providing expert scientific opinion linking a cut gemstone to the rough stone from which it originated, thus enabling gemmologically the documentation of part of the stone's journey from mine to market.The GemTrack™ service more

DE BEERS GROUP LAUNCHES DIAMOND EDUCATION COURSE PARTNERSHIP WITH NGTC IN CHINA

De Beers Group is pleased to announce it has officially launched its education partnership with the National Gemstone Testing Centre (NGTC), China's leading authority in the testing and inspection of gems and jewellery, extending the accessibility of De Beers Group's more

Alrosa Pilots GIA's M2M Program

GIA (Gemological Institute of America) announced recently that Alrosa, the world's largest producer of rough diamonds, is piloting in the Institute's M2M program. "The M2M program is a way to share with the consumer the story of our diamonds," said Sergey Ivanov, CEO of ALROSA. "The creation of tracing systems is an important step in confirming diamond provenance, which will have benefits for industry participants, retailers and ultimately more

Learn to Rise Above the Noise

Shoppers in today's world are bombarded with information. They see an endless stream of promotions and promises flowing through social and traditional marketing channels, all competing for attention. But successful selling isn't about who shouts the loudest. The key more

GIT Urges Consumers to Buy Certified Diamonds from Renowned Labs

The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or GIT advises consumers to only purchase diamond and diamond jewelry with certification from leading laboratories after CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, remarked more

The Diamond Industry Moves Towards Responsible Sourcing

Sarine Technologies Ltd noted that the major industry focus at theJCK Las Vegas 2018 trade show in early June was the issue of responsible diamond sourcing and provenance traceability. Major miners, including DeBeers who hosted a panel on its Tracr blockchain proposition, more

"Futurescape Forum" to Close GIA Symposium

Rapid advancements in research and technology; changing consumer tastes; shifting norms for miners, manufacturers and retailers; and many other forces will more

Diamond Durability Laboratory (DDL) and HRD Antwerp sign strategic partnership to offer Processing Risk Evaluation services in Antwerp

Diamond Durability Laboratory (New York) to offer insurance related services internationally through partnership with HRD Antwerp (Belgium). Diamond Durability Laboratory (DDL), the only gemological more

Valuables Transports
A matter of discretion

Swiss WorldCargo, SWISS's airfreight division, is the partner of choice for all those industries that need to transport particularly valuable goods. Areas such as the luxury goods sector and the art world particularly appreciate such valuables transport services for more

IIDGR SURAT LAB INSTALLS SOLAR ROOF

The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group, has installed a 34.8 kilowatt solar roof at its grading and inscription facility in Surat, India, to provide the operation with a renewable energy supply. more

GIA to Open Laboratory in Surat, India in 2018

GIA will open a new laboratory in Surat, India and expand its long-term presence in Antwerp, Belgium in the second quarter of 2018 to meet the needs of the global gem and jewelry industry. more

IGI Launches Progressive Diamond ID Report

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) today formally announced its diamond evaluation card – the Diamond ID report. Unlike other reports where the diamond is kept in a vault and the report in a separate location, IGI's more

IGI Leadership is the result of over 16 years of hard work in the GCC and Middle Eastern region

The New Jeweller UAE bureau spoke to Nico D’Haemer of International Gemological Institute [IGI] in Dubai and understood the reason behind the leadership status that IGI enjoys in Dubai and the GCC region. In this exclusive he more

GSI Hosts A Series Of Seminars In Dubai With International Experts

The Gemological Science International [GSI] invited more