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"Rockdoc" Bill Lieberum Passes Away at 59
27 Jun 2007 12:00
Bill “Rockdoc” Lieberum, who passed away June 20 at the age of 59, was interred in his home state of Florida today. Well-known to internet bloggers for sharing professional opinions and advice at no charge, Lieberum was a specialist in consumer fraud and appeared as a court witness and on radio and TV talk shows over many years to expose “shady practices” in the diamond and jewelry business.  He was a Gemological Institute of America Graduate Gemologist, a fo... more
AGS Labs Appoints New CEO
18 Jun 2007 12:00
Frank Dallahan has been appointed as the new president and chief executive officer of the American Gem Society Laboratories. Frank Dallahan “This is a new position created to bring AGS Laboratories to the next level," said Clayton Bromberg, chairman of AGS Labs. "Frank’s varied experience and his reputation made him an ideal candidate for this position. The AGS Laboratories has experienced dramatic growth over the past few years, and the Lab board believes there is a significant growth o... more
CRJP Explains 2008 System
From CRJP, London, UK – The Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices (CRJP), which promotes responsible ethical, social and environmental practices throughout the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain, held its annual general meeting (AGM) and a stakeholder meeting in London on 14 May 2007. The stakeholder meeting was attended by nearly 20 organizations, including non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and representatives of the worldwide diamond and gold jewellery industry. The stakeholder se... more
EGL USA Introduces Light Performance on Grading Reports
18 Jun 2007 12:00
EGL USA is introducing a new “360 º Diamond Report Service" available in July of this year. It will feature light performance as a new EGL measure for overall diamond quality. The new service was developed utilizing ImaGem’s light performance technology. The lab will be assigning a new overall grade for each diamond called the Diamond’s Natural Attraction, or DNA. It will be made of twelve elements relating to cut, proportion, light performance and polish & symmetry, or... more
Exhibits, Poster at GIA Collection Booth in Las Vegas
05 Jun 2007 12:00
JCK Show attendees who stop by the GIA Collection booth (No. 34548 at the AGTA GemFair Cultured Pearl & Jewelry Pavilion) during the show can pick up the limited-edition 2007 GIA Collection poster. The free poster features Bradley Weber’s 2002 AGTA Spectrum Award–winning ring titled “Neptune’s Birth.” The ring will be on display at the booth as part of an exhibit of loose cultured pearls and cultured pearl jewelry from sources such as French Polynesia, the South Seas, Japan, Chi... more
GIA Board Releases Record Funding for Scholarships
05 Jun 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Board of Governors has released record funding for 2008 scholarships in the amount of $297,000 from the GIA Endowment Fund. This disbursement will fund approximately 49 new scholarships in the GIA Schools of Business, Gemology, and Jewelry Manufacturing Arts (both On Campus and Distance Education). This additional funding will allow the Institute to provide a total of 91 scholarships in 2008. For the first time ever, GIA schola... more
GIA Offers New Diamond Grading Services
05 Jun 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is introducing several new diamond grading services and restructuring its diamond grading fee structure. These changes will become effective June 4, 2007.   “The GIA Laboratory is committed to bringing the best possible laboratory services to our clients,” said Tom Moses, senior vice president of GIA Laboratory and Research. “We’re working on several levels to bring this about: from offering new serv... more
GIA Plans Global Expansion
05 Jun 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced that its Board of Governors, here for a biannual governance meeting, has approved plans for GIA to expand its global footprint. The organization will now initiate efforts to strengthen its international presence with new state-of-the-art laboratories and research centers as well as educational facilities in Southeast Asia, southern Africa, and other regions across the globe. In addition, GIA will add diamond grading services t... more
Helzberg Rewards Good Samaritan
18 Jun 2007 12:00
Helzberg Diamonds will be awarding $10,000 to a man who turned in a lost cargo bag with over $260,000 worth of jewelry in it. The Midwest Airlines employee who found it on the ground after his shift ended on June 11, 2007 discovered the valuables and turned it over to police. In appreciation for the man’s honesty Helzberg is awarding him the money and will be making an additional $5000 donation to a local court advocate group in the man’s name.     ... more
India Bans Rough from Cote d'Ivoire
18 Jun 2007 12:00
India has placed a ban on the import of rough diamonds from Cote d’Ivoire in compliance with the United Nations Security Council and other industry organizations. The UN, World Diamond Council and the Kimberley Process places bans on rough diamonds leaving that country after discovering that exported rough was funding weapons.     ... more
Intro to Scintillation Studies by AGSL
SCINTILLATION EVENTS AGSL defines scintillation as “The white or colored sparkles that are seen when the observer and/or the light source and/or the diamond moves.” Using their ray-tracing engine and computer muscle the lab is beginning to quantify scintillation events in a diamond by number, location and size. Since scintillation is dynamic AGSL has started to add animated analysis in planning for future grading systems. Click on this link to see a screen capture of a 9mm Tolkowsky... more
JCK Fair Trade Jewelry Conference Highlights Sustainable Options
18 Jun 2007 12:00
The Rapaport Fair Trade Conference at the JCK Las Vegas Show, highlighted viable options for the creation of sustainable development jewelry. Panelists from various organizations presented their views on the growth of global fair trade, the need for sustainable development in Africa and the accompanying demographic and labor issues. In addition, the conference looked at consumer interest in fair trade as well as the growing visibility of the concept in the business and media sectors. Lourens Maré, CEO... more
New Awards Program for GIA Alumni
05 Jun 2007 12:00
The GIA Alumni Association is launching two new awards this month. “The GIA Alumni Association is continuing a year of change and growth with a new global awards program,” said Linda Ellis Harmeling, GIA’s vice president and chief Advancement officer. “The goal is to encourage graduates to continue their professional development and leadership.” “The GIA Alumni Association is increasing its reach, and we look forward to forming new chapters around the world and expanding it... more
Rapaport Awards Eli Izhakoff For Service to Industry
18 Jun 2007 12:00
The Rapaport Group presented the first “Rapaport Award” to Eli Izhakoff for his long-time commitment to ensuring industry social and corporate responsibility. As Chairman of the World Diamond Council (WDC), Izhakoff has led efforts to eradicate conflict diamonds and protect the integrity of the diamond industry. The award was presented during the Rapaport annual state of the diamond industry conference at the JCK Las Vegas show 2007. The Rapaport Award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizat... more
Recruiting at GIA's Jewelry Career Fair
05 Jun 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – For seventeen years, GIA's Jewelry Career Fair, regarded as the industry’s premier recruiting event, has offered unprecedented hiring opportunities for gem and jewelry businesses. This year, Career Fair will be held on Friday, July 27, at the Jacob Javits Center in New York and on Friday, Oct. 19, at GIA’s Robert Mouawad Campus in Carlsbad, Calif. Career Fair will again offer firms the perfect opportunity to recruit and hire some of the industry’s most skilled... more
Special Savings on GIA Business Courses This Summer
05 Jun 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – With special savings available on GIA School of Business courses, the time has never been better to improve your jewelry business skills. Students enrolling in any online GIA School of Business course for the July 16 term will save $150 per course. Each 10-week course combines traditional business theory with jewelry industry specifics and practical strategies that students can immediately use in their careers. Eight courses, ranging from Retail Management to International Law... more
Susan Johnson Elected to ACCSCT
18 Jun 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) today announced that Susan B. Johnson, GIA’s director of education administration, has been elected school commissioner by the membership of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). Johnson will begin serving as part of a team of 13 ACCSCT commissioners starting July 1, 2007.   The announcement marks the first time that a GIA staff member has been elected to a position on ACCSCT&rsqu... more
Whiteflash & Richard Homer in a JCK "Cut Summit"
14 Jun 2007 12:00
Two of the top designer-cutters in the diamond and gemstone world met in Las Vegas during the 2007 JCK show. Award-winning gemstone faceter Richard Homer viewed his exquisite gemstone collection. Homer is recognized as a pioneer of the concave-cutting technique. Gemstone facets are usually flat. Concave facets possess length and width but they also have depth to their shape because the cutting and polishing is performed on diamond-charged round cylinders. This creates facets that are three-di... more
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