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As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its second year, the United States is looking to tighten its regulations on Russian diamonds—and eliminate the rule that allows the importation of Russian-mined diamonds cut and polished elsewhere.
Press release – World Jewellery Confederation President Gaetano Cavalieri has announced the establishment of the CIBJO Academy, which will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of educational programmes and materials, suitable for jewellery professionals and the consuming public, about standards, operating principles and terminology developed within CIBJO’s various commissions and expert committees.
The third cohort of the Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative includes six designers who share a love of authenticity, a natural wanderlust, a commitment to size inclusivity, and a desire to create jewelry that is both beautiful and empowering.
The jewelry and fine jewelry Maison, Chaumet has just launched the Echo Culture Awards in January 2023. This is an original humanistic and committed initiative to assist women in France develop and promote cultural projects that ‘create social links’ and target audiences who have some difficulty in reaching culture.
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed writer and curator Melanie Grant as its executive director, 10 months after the Russia crisis left the standards organization without a permanent leader.
The company that owns an 80 percent stake in the Antwerp-based lab reportedly believes it is worth more than $200 million.
Israeli equipment maker Sarine Technologies has signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to purchase a majority share in New York City–based grading lab Gem Certification & Assurance Lab (GCAL).
The companies were among the retailers that signed nonprofit Open to All’s charter.
Climate action is key for the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, says executive director Iris Van der Veken.
PhotoScribe Technologies has been awarded a patent for new technology that will let jewelers—as well as consumers—sniff out diamonds with counterfeit inscriptions.
Lab-grown diamonds may be getting cheaper, and so are the prices of some of their reports.
Starring CEO Sabina Belli and other celebrities, the videos emphasize the importance of supporting women who have experienced abuse.
