GIA to screen for synthetics in melee
GIA’s new device can screen 1,800 stones per hour. In the next few months, GIA will unveil a screening service for detecting lab-grown diamonds in batches of melee, it confirms.
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De Beers claims greater accuracy, consistency in diamond grading
An announcement in February that the International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR) has launched its generic diamond grading program surprised very few, but was noteworthy.
Kimberley Process study aims to standardize rough pricing
The United Arab Emirates-based chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) is consulting with key industry players over potentially devising the first set of global standards for pricing of rough diamonds.
DEF announces honorees for ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Awards
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) has announced the recipients of its upcoming ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Awards – Dorothée Gizenga of the Diamond Development Initiative will pick up the award for Sustainable Practices and Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook for Community Development.
The company behind those freakishly large lab-grown diamonds
New Diamond Technology has produced 5 ct. and 10 ct. man-made diamonds, and it may just be getting started.
Why last week’s press reports about the Kimberley Process were completely wrong
The Central African Republic remains under embargo, sources tell JCK.
Signet’s plan to source diamonds responsibly: how it works
Suppliers will be asked to account for the origin of as many 0.3 ct. and larger stones as possible. As promised last week, I am taking a more in-depth look at Signet’s Responsible Sourcing Program for Diamonds.
Illegal miners invade Marange diamond fields
Illegal artisanal miners have reportedly invaded Zimbabwe’s controversial Marange diamond fields, according to The Africa Report.
Look out GIA: De Beers opens grading lab for trade
De Beers has debuted the International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research to the trade at large.
Signet wants all its diamonds to come from identified sources. Is that possible?
Can the largest buyer of diamonds in the world vouch for its entire supply? In 2000, when I first heard about the Kimberley Process, it seemed like it was attempting to achieve the impossible.
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.
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.