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837-Diamond Ring Claimed to be World Record
05 Dec 2006 12:00
Ukraine's Lobortas & Karpova jewelery house displayed a gold ring with 837 African and Yakutian diamonds in Kiev, claiming it is a new world record. The ring, owned by an unidentified Ukrainian businesswoman, is called "The Dance of an Angel". Its value has not been revealed, but similar rings from the collection fetched more than $50,000. The Dance of an Angel Lobortas & Karpova wants Ukraine to be a world force in expensive jewelery collections. Igor Lobortas, Head of the Lobortas &a... more
Blood Diamond has little initial impact on Consumers
According to reports from the Jewelry Consumer Opinion Counsel, after polling over 2900 consumer panelists, 60 percent of those who saw the movie Blood Diamond this past weekend indicated it did not influence their opinion of the diamond industry and 64 percent understand that the industry has safeguards in place to prevent the sale of conflictn diamonds in the consumer market.   Two-thirds of those polled say the movie will not have an impact on their willingness to purchase diamond jewe... more
Children's "Mood" Necklaces Recalled due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
From JCK News - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a voluntary recall of "Children’s Mood Necklaces and Diva Necklaces." Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed, CPSC said in a statement. The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead, CPSC said. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. CPSC said that there are 51,600 units in the market. The recalled Mood Necklaces are multi-colored pendant... more
Children's "Powerpuff" Necklaces Recalled due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.   Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.)   Name of Product: Children's Powerpuff Girls necklaces Units: About 48,000 Importer: Rhode Island Novelty, of Cumberland, R.I. Hazar... more
Clarity: What is Clarity Enhancement?
Clarity: What is Clarity Enhancement?     Clarity enhancement techniques include laser drilling and fracture filling. The AGS and GIA will not accept fracture-filled diamonds for grading. They will grade laser drilled diamonds but the FTC requires that it be noted on the grading report.    Whiteflash will not sell clarity or color enhanced diamonds.   Laser Drilling Laser drilling was developed in the 1980s. An infrared laser is used to bore fine holes into a d... more
European Union Vows to Tighten Kimberley Process
21 Dec 2006 12:00
On January 1, 2007 the European Union will assume chairmanship of the Kimberley Process. The body has vowed to strengthen the process and deal actively with any crisis which could compromise its effectiveness. Participating KPCS governments now monitor and certify all rough diamonds in their territory before export and forbid any rough diamonds from entering their territory without an approved KPCS certificate. The Kimberley Process has dramatically reduced the scope of conflict diamond trade. Some estimates put... more
First Look at GIA's new Synthetic Diamond Grading Report
01 Dec 2006 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. -  As previously announced, GIA will begin accepting synthetic diamonds for grading on Jan. 1, 2007, using the new report format unveiled today. Courtesy, GIA GIA Chairman Ralph Destino said that this report is a culmination of a process started last June when he announced to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) at their Tel Aviv congress that GIA intended to begin the grading of these stones. At that gathering, Destino told the delegates that GIA’s pu... more
FTC to Consider Amending Use of "Cultured"
13 Dec 2006 12:00
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) in association with 10 other jewelry industry associations filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to amend the FTC Guidelines for the Jewelry, Precious Metals and Pewter Industries to add the term “cultured” to the list of unfair or deceptive terms when used in conjunction with jewelry industry products. The primary reason behind this request is so consumers will not be deceived when the term “cultured” is used in conjunction with ... more
Ghana to Tighten Internal Controls
13 Dec 2006 12:00
According to reports from the Ghana news agency, that country has inaugurated a Kimberley Process Certification Oversight Committee in an effort to ensure that conflict diamonds will not cross that nation’s borders. At the Kimberley Process Plenary in Botswana last month Ghana was accused of allowing diamonds from the Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) to enter the country for illicit export with Kimberley Process certificates. Ghana was given three months to take measures to take action to strength... more
GIA Elects Rodney Ewing to Board of Governors
05 Dec 2006 12:00
Robert Ewing, Courtesy GIA  From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has elected Dr. Rodney C. Ewing, a professor at the University of Michigan, as the newest member of its Board of Governors. Ewing, whose tenure begins immediately, will become one of the Institute’s 19 governors. With over 35 years of intensive experience in geology and mineralogy, Ewingis a leading researcher in his field. He has authored or co-authored approximately 500 research publicatio... more
GIA Seeks Auction Items for 2007 Tucson Dinner Dance
05 Dec 2006 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Alumni Association is asking for auction items for the 2007 Tucson Dance Party, “GIA Rocks Tucson,” on Feb. 2. The annual GIA alumni event is held during February’s Tucson gem and mineral shows and features dancing, networking, a buffet dinner, and both a live and silent auction. A ceremony presenting Alumni Awards and honoring recipients of the Richard T. Liddicoat Scholarships will also take place. “All proce... more
GIA Staff and Students Donate to Local Hospices
20 Dec 2006 12:00
Courtesy, GIA From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) annual holiday gift drive, organized by Institute staff and students, collected more than $7,826 this year in cash, toys, and food. As a result, 360 gifts and 72 dinners will be given to local families in need during the holidays. The staff and students presented the funds and gifts to two north San Diego County nonprofit organizations, Hospice of the North Coast and The Elizabeth Hospice, on Dec. 13. Both hospice orga... more
GIA to Provide Geographic Origins on Emerald Reports
20 Dec 2006 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will begin offering geographic origin determinations on its Emerald Identification Reports, effective December 1, 2006. Shane McClure, director of Gem Identification in GIA’s Carlsbad Laboratory, said, “We are very pleased to be expanding our emerald services to include geographic origin information on our reports. This is another step forward in our commitment to offer GIA’s laboratory and research services to the colored... more
GIA’s Kathryn Kimmel Receives Richard T. Liddicoat Award
05 Dec 2006 12:00
Kathryn Kimmel, Courtesy GIA From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - Kathryn Kimmel, vice president of Marketing and Public Relations for Gemological Institute of America (GIA), has been awarded the Institute’s Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement, the highest honor GIA bestows on an individual. This award is granted on an infrequent basis and only to individuals who truly exemplify excellence. Kimmel is the 11threcipient of the Liddicoat Award, which was started in 1994. GIA President Donna Ba... more
GIA’s Museum Collection Receives Large Turkish Diaspore
20 Dec 2006 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. - The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently received a 24.60 ct. step-diamond cut, color-change Turkish diaspore that is marketed as Zultanite™. The gem was donated by Zultanite Gems LLC and will become part of the Institute’s permanent Museum collection. This turkish diaspore appears yellow-green/green yellow in daylight/fluorescent light and shifts to brownish, purplish-pink in incandescent light.  Gift of Zultanite Gems LLC.  Photo by Robert Weldon.... more
OGI - Yehuda Introduce Rough Color Evaluator
13 Dec 2006 12:00
OGI Systems and Zvi Yehuda, an Israeli developer of color machines, have introduced a colorimeter which will predict color in rough diamonds. According to reports the accuracy for rough diamonds in the D-K range as well as fancy yellow is +/- ½ color grade. An indication of fluorescence is given and the detects Fancy yellow in the following groups: None, light fancy yellow, fancy, intense fancy, and vivid fancy. The technology can also detect type IIA diamonds, and determine which are suitable... more
PGI Study Shows Internet Jewelry Research Growing
05 Dec 2006 12:00
According to a study by Platinum Guild International USA the number of people researching fine jewelry on the internet is growing. In fact the internet is the number one resource for Men who are looking for what’s often their first fine jewelry purchase – the engagement ring. PGI-USA has added a new feature on its websites to assist shoppers called “Find a Retailer.” The section was created to identify reputable fine jewelry retailers offering platinum jewelry. Two other sectio... more
Record-Setting Spending Occuring Online
13 Dec 2006 12:00
According to comScore Networks, Reston VA, consumer online retail spending on US Websites reached a record-setting $647 million on Dec 4. This represents a 26 percent increase over the corresponding day last year. During the first 35 days of the season this year total online retail spending reached $13.7 billion, which is a 25 percent increase compared to corresponding days in 2005.... more
While Supplies Last!
13 Dec 2006 12:00
Imagine her surprise when you follow up her diamond gift with a beautiful pearl necklace! Make any Whiteflash A Cut Above or Expert Selection diamond purchase of $1000 or more and receive this elegant 16" necklace with our compliments. Set with approximately 14 evenly spaced freshwater pearls, the fine sterling silver cable chain has a lobster clasp for added security. Whether it’s a gift for you or a gift to give this elegant necklace is the perfect companion for a girl’s best friend.... more
Whiteflash Blood Diamond Movie Review
04 Dec 2006 12:00
  Image: http://blooddiamondmovie.warnerbros.com/ On December 8 the Warner Bros movie 'Blood Diamond' opens nationwide. The film has been predicted to raise questions among consumers about the provenance of diamonds they purchase this holiday season and into the New Year.  After a pre-screening we believe those questions can only result in a positive spread of awareness.  Here are our thoughts: Depiction of the Diamond Industry Some diamond industry professionals were concerned tha... more
Zimbabwe Residents Arrested for Illegal Possession
21 Dec 2006 12:00
Five men, including one Belgian national, were arrested in Zimbabwe, charged with possession of diamonds from the Marange district. That country recently opened up the Marange diamond mine to all residents. Finders of diamonds are supposed to sell discovered rough to the state according to regulations, but the open market may pay more than the state is willing to. In an effort to control possession, police have set up roadblocks to search residents.... more
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