GIA extends diamond report certification service
Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the extension of its diamond confirmation service until March 31.
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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.
Peter Macken: Undisclosed synthetic diamonds do remain a challenge for traders and consumers alike
The HRD Antwerp diamond lab is the largest diamond lab in the world issuing diamond certificates, grading and jewellery reports fully compliant with the rules for grading polished diamonds set by the International Diamond Council (IDC). Its primary shareholder is the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC)
Jewelry industry summit open for registration
New York – The Jewelry Industry Summit, a forum on sustainability and responsible sourcing scheduled to take place next spring, is open for registration, organizers announced this week.
GJEPC and BDB set detecting synthetics seminar
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) are teaming to share how to use new technology to detect synthetics.
Only 175 of the 1,042 Diamonds in GIA Hacking Case Returned
Only 175 of the 1,042 diamonds that had their grading reports altered in the recent hacking case have been returned for examination to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
NGOs boycotting Kimberley Process next year
The civil society coalition that traditionally participates in the Kimberley Process will sit out next year’s meetings in response to United Arab Emirates serving as 2016 chair.
GIA invalidates more than 1,000 reports because of hacking
The Gemological Institute of America has invalidated 1,042 grading reports issued by its grading lab, as they bear grades that were altered after its system was accessed without authorization by former employees of its database support contractor, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).
ALROSA also working on synthetic diamond detectors
Russian diamond producer Alrosa is developing faster and more efficient synthetic diamond detection devices, its president Andrey Zharkov said during an Oct. 13 speech at the World Diamond Council meeting in Moscow.
Where diamonds are mined & why that matters to retailers and consumers
For diamond jewelers in today’s market, knowing the source of their diamonds is an invaluable sales tool. Knowing where diamonds originate influences socially conscious consumers in their decision of what to buy and where to buy. No one wants to declare love with a blood diamond.
HRD Antwerp recently examined a 3.09 ct CVD lab-grown diamond
A 3.09 ct CVD lab-grown diamond was recently examined at HRD Antwerp. It is the first time that a CVD synthetic diamond of this size is encountered at the lab.