GIA sees blue diamond that’s synthetic-natural composite
The Gemological Institute of America reports that a mined white diamond with an extremely thin layer of blue lab-grown diamond on top was submitted to its New York laboratory recently.
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World Diamond Council praises start of KP reform cycle
World Diamond Council (WDC) members representing every sector of the diamond industry, joined together for the Kimberley Process Intersessional Meeting in Perth running from May 1 to 4.
GJEPC makes presentation at ‘Special Forum on Diamond Equity’ during KP intersessional meet
GJEPC’s Diamond Panel Convener Sanjay Shah made a presentation at the ‘Special Forum on Diamond Equity’ held during the Kimberly Process Intersessional Meet in Perth which focused on boosting consumer demand for diamonds.
IIDGR launches world-first synthetic diamond detection training course
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of De Beers Group, today announced the launch of a world-first synthetic diamond detection training course which will be the first in a series of education services to be rolled out during 2017.
Undisclosed lab-grown diamonds still huge challenge, conference agrees
Despite technological advances, undisclosed lab-grown diamonds still pose a tremendous risk to the supply chain, particularly when it comes to smaller stones, attendees agreed at an April 25 conference sponsored by the U.S. Jewelry Council.
De Beers supports artisanal miners with new grant to DDI
Press Release – The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) is pleased to recognize another significant contribution from the De Beers Group of Companies in support of efforts to promote responsible production and improve the lives and conditions of artisanal diamond miners and their families.
Has GIA invented the synthetic diamond “black box”?
At last year’s forum on undisclosed lab-grown diamonds, Gemological Institute of America chief laboratory and research officer Tom Moses noted that jewelers have long yearned for an easy-to-use, synthetic-sniffing “black box” that costs $99 and fits on a countertop.
Israel bourse issues ethics code
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has introduced an ethical code of conduct, requiring members to comply with a series of guidelines aimed at improving transparency and business practices.
GIA demonstrates prototype mounted gem testing device
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) will introduce for sale later this year an easy-to-operate, sophisticated desktop instrument to reliably identify natural diamonds, separating them from all simulants and from diamonds that may be synthetic or treated.
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GJEPC holds diamond detection Expo & Symposium in Surat
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized the second edition of the Diamond Detection Expo & Symposium (DDES 2017) on April 14 and 15 in Surat.
Synthetic gem diamond production 4.2M Carats, says Indian study
Global production of gem-quality lab-grown diamonds has soared to 4.2 million carats a year from 350,000 carats annually just two years ago, according to a study by Bonas & Company diamond brokers and consultants.