AGTA updates code of ethics, stressing due diligence
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) announced that it has amended its Code of Ethics and Principles of Fair Business Practice as it seeks to strengthen global supply chain integrity.
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Forevermark event supports wildlife conservation in Botswana
More than 100 guests were present at an event to support the establishment of Tlhokomela Trust – a collaboration between Forevermark and safari specialist Explore, Inc, whose aim is to protect Botswana’s rhinos.
Signet unveils protocol for responsible diamond sourcing
Signet Jewelers launched a responsible diamond sourcing protocol that it claims will increase transparency and improve the integrity of the global supply chain.
CVD lab-grown diamonds available for sale with GIA natural diamond certificates
A Diamond Intelligence Briefs (DIB) investigation has revealed that a vendor on the leading online global wholesale platform, Alibaba, has offered CVD lab-grown diamonds with GIA certificates.
Organized synthetics – Insights
The natural diamond trade should welcome the establishment of the International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) announced last week even though it may actually serve as a wake-up call for the industry.
Interview with a director of the new Lab-Grown Diamond Association
Richard S. Garard, CEO of equipment manufacturer Microwave Enterprises, was recently appointed secretary general of the International Grown Diamond Association, the just-formed umbrella organization for the lab-grown diamond industry.
De Beers to launch Non-Forevermark grading from U.K. lab
De Beers will offer grading of non-Forevermark diamonds from its U.K. laboratory for the first time from March 1 as the company expands a service currently existing in Antwerp and Surat.
Jewelry industry summit unveils speaker list
The Jewelry Industry Summit has released its roster of speakers who will participate in the three-day forum on sustainability and responsible sourcing. The event will be held at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York from March 11 to 13.
An open letter to Leonardo DiCaprio
Taking issue with the star’s rationale for backing a lab-grown diamond company. Dear, um, Leo: Back in 2006, before Blood Diamond was released, Nelson Mandela reached out to the stars of the movie and the head of Warner Brothers
GIA extends diamond report certification service
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the extension of its diamond confirmation service until March 31.
To stop bad behavior display a virtuous quote
The research: Sreedhari Desai, an assistant professor of organizational behavior at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, ran a series of studies in which subjects believed they were part of a virtual team playing a game.
World Diamond Congress in Dubai to focus on transparency, responsibility
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) will hold its 37th World Diamond Congress in Dubai from May 16 to 19, placing transparency, responsibility and sustainability at the heart of the summit’s agenda.