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Labs launch credit card-sized grading reports
HRD Antwerp and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have both released credit card-sized diamond reports, aiming to make grading more efficient for traders.
Analysis: the state of the diamond industry
New York–Although there is no way of knowing how many undisclosed lab-grown diamonds are circulating, analyst Chaim Even-Zohar estimates approximately $750 million worth of gem-quality man-made diamonds entered the supply chain in 2016.
World Diamond Council holds 13th annual meeting in Dubai
The World Diamond Council (WDC), which prevents conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate global supply chain and protecting the value of natural diamonds, concluded its 13th annual meeting this week in Dubai.
RJC And DMCC in CSR and sustainability in jewelry industry agreement
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), which certifies members of the entire jewelry supply chain, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) to work on advancing shared objectives
CSR coming of age as social responsibility becomes new normal
The CSR acronym has gained increasing attention in the diamond and jewelry industries in recent years.
IIDGR providing verification/inscription tech for Singapore diamond mint company
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of the De Beers Group, will provide diamond verification services to Singapore Diamond Mint Company’s (SDM) new investment-grade diamond product, Diamond BullionTM, listed on the Singapore Diamond Investment Exchange (SDiX).
CIBJO certified as carbon neutral in 2016
For the fourth consecutive year, CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has been certified as carbon neutral, after offsetting its greenhouse gas emissions for 2016.
Diamond Empowerment Fund contributes $130,000 to Graca Machel trust
The Diamond Empowerment Fund has announced a $130,000 grant to the Graça Machel Trust, the pan-African women’s and children’s rights organization
CIBJO european jewellery Guild established
– To represent common interests of all european jewelry players.
De Beers partners with UN to empower women
The De Beers Group has announced a three-year partnership with UN Women to accelerate the advancement of women in its organization, in its diamond producing countries and in its marketing.
Natural and synthetic terms focus of CIBJO’s diamond commission report
CIBJO’s Diamond Commission has released its Special Report ahead of the organization’s annual Congress, being held in Bangkok from November 5 to 7.