De Beers to launch synthetics checker
The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR) will unveil its latest synthetics detection equipment at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair this month, the De Beers subsidiary reported.
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Dubai probing rough diamond values
While the Kimberley Process chair is focused on advancing forums on rough valuation, questions linger about the UAE’s own diamond trade.
DDI brings schools to artisan diamond mining communities
Ottawa, Ontario–The Diamond Development Initiative’s motto is: If you can’t send kids to school, then send schools to kids.
KP mulls using tech to eradicate conflict diamonds
The United Arab Emirates-based chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) has proposed using ‘blockchain’ technology to enhance security and prevent conflict diamonds from entering the market.
New Olympic Laurel Award made of Fairmined gold
It is the third international award to be made from the sustainably mined metal.
ALROSA joins Responsible Jewellery Council
ALROSA has signed up for the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), implying it will undergo an independent audit of its operations within two years to gain RJC certification.
DEF approves $130,000 in scholarships for educational access in India and Africa
The Diamond Empowerment Fund has approved two separate grants worth a total of $130,000, to improve educational access in India and Africa.
Chow Tai Fook unveils ‘4Ts’ diamond standard
Chow Tai Fook launched a ‘4Ts’ campaign that enables customers to track the journey of a diamond from its source as the Hong Kong-based jeweler bids to strengthen its brand.
Cavalieri reports to World Jewelry Confederation’s Sustainability Program at UN
World Jewelry Confederation (CIBJO) president Gaetano Cavalieri has reported to the High Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the organization’s corporate social responsibility and sustainability program.
GIA looking at diamond origin tracking service
The potential service could track a diamond through the supply chain.
Law enforcement is targeting the diamond business. That may be a good thing
Traditionally, the diamond industry has not welcomed any form of official involvement in its business.
GIA global leadership program participants study disruptive innovation
The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Global Leadership Program met for the third year in succession at the Harvard Business School (HBS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with this year’s theme being Disruptive Innovation.