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.
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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.
WFDB supports Bharat ban while not opposed to synthetics trade
The leadership of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) isn’t opposed to the trade in synthetic diamonds but takes no issue with Bharat Diamond Bourse’s decision late last week to ban dealing in them.
Lab-grown diamonds and Millennials
I recommend everyone in the diamond industry watch this video from MVI Marketing, which surveys millennial consumers about lab-grown diamonds.
RJC announces new Standards and Impacts director
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Anne-Marie Fleury as its Standards and Impacts director. The organization also recently appointed Bethan Herbert as Certification and Impacts manager.
WTOCD develops automatic melee screening device in collaboration with HRD Antwerp
The WTOCD (Antwerp Scientific Research Center for Diamonds – Wetenschappelijk en Technisch Onderzoeks Centrum voor Diamant) has developed an automatic melee screening device in collaboration with HRD Antwerp,
UAE to assume chair of Kimberley Process
The United Arab Emirates has been confirmed as the next chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), assuming the role in 2016, following a vote of members.