GIA spots natural-synthetic hybrid diamond
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has discovered a synthetic layer that improved the weight and color of a natural diamond, and has warned that the phenomenon may be happening more often.
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Starting from 2022 synthetic diamonds are to be marked with special codes
Russia’s ministry of finance. To prevent the penetration of synthetic stones into the market of natural diamonds, the natural stones industry needs to support initiatives to classify synthetic diamond products for customs clearance under separate product codes.
De Beers scaling up Tracr ahead of formal launch
De Beers tracked 100 high-value diamonds along the value chain during the pilot of Tracr™, its industry blockchain platform, for the first time in May last year.
The Gem Lab that refuses to grade synthetics
The LFG in Paris has taken a stand against man-made diamonds. Its director, Aurélien Delaunay, explains why.
WDC presents its revised System of Warranties at OECD Responsible Mineral Supply Chain Forum in Paris
Press release – Senior officials of the World Diamond Council (WDC) have provided an overview of the organization’s revised System of Warranties (SoW), during two sessions on April 24 at the 13th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris.
Gemfair expands to create more opportunities for artisanal and small-scale miners in Sierra Leone
Press release – GemFair, a pilot project developed by De Beers Group, that aims to create a secure and transparent route to market for ethically sourced artisanal and small-scale mined (ASM) diamonds, is scaling up its operations in Sierra Leone
RJC makes changes to its Code of Practices
RJC has launched its new Code of Practices (COP).The COP defines responsible, social and environmental business practices for companies in the jewelry supply chain and commits members to adhere to a robust set of comprehensive auditable standards.
WDC takes part in OECD Forum and hightlights the importance of the KP reform
Press release – WDC is traveling to Paris, and in its spotlight the OECD’s Responsible Mineral Supply Chain Forum and Kimberley Process reform.
Why GIA is growing diamonds in New Jersey
GIA is known for many things: diamond grading, diamond education, and diamond devices. But what many don’t know is that it also grows diamonds.
Are LGDs the cause of lower melee prices?
Have you read the cover story of IDEX Magazine’s March edition? If not, please take a few minutes this weekend to read it.
Africa’s artisanal miners can help ‘awaken’ Sub-Saharan economies
In her address to the 6th Forum of the Africa-Belgium Business Week, held in the Belgian town of Genval, Marie-Chantal Kaninda, Executive Director of World Diamond Council (WDC), expressed the WDC’s optimism that Central African Republic (CAR) will soon be able to resume the unrestricted export of rough diamonds, supported by the Kimberley Process Certification […]
Feriel Zerouki, De Beers exec, honored for Responsible Practices
Initiatives in Art and Culture (IAC) will present Feriel Zerouki with its award for leadership in responsible practice in jewelry.