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"Piece of the Pie" Winner
Congratulations to Margaret Barrus of California, winner of the “Piece of the Pie” Sweepstakes sponsored by Whiteflash.com, Martha Stewart and HGTV.  Ms. Barrus will receive a stunning necklace created as part of a promotion for “Waitress,” the FOX-Searchlight film starring Keri Russell.  The exquisite design features a platinum pan, yellow gold crust, diamond icing and ruby cherries.    “Waitress” received universal raves and was prominently featured in e... more
07/07/07 Proving Popular For Weddings
03 Jul 2007 12:00
Popular wedding dates   Saturday July 7, 2007 will be one of the most popular wedding dates in history. Over 38,000 weddings are being reported that day on theknot.com, whereas a typical weekend in July has closer to 10,000 weddings. Some couples are taking the number seven even farther than the date, hosting seven bridesmaids and bridegrooms, seven course banquets and, of course, adding seven diamonds to the wedding band. The number seven is being played up by companies as well as couples. In Las Vegas t... more
AGS Launches Online Report Verification
31 Jul 2007 12:00
From AGS, Las Vegas, Nevada - AGS Laboratories announced the launch of Report Verification, a new feature that allows visitors to conveniently verify a diamond grading report online. Report Verification is located at www.agslab.com. Though the new feature will mainly target consumers, anyone with an AGS Laboratories diamond grading document can access and use Report Verification. “We wanted to make it easier for consumers to verify their AGS Laboratories’ Diamond Grading Documents,” noted Pete... more
AGS Unveils New "Diamond Quality Analysis"
31 Jul 2007 12:00
From AGS, Las Vegas, Nevada - Small is the new “mighty” at AGS Laboratories. The Lab unveiled a new diamond grading document at the JCK Las Vegas show today, the Diamond QualityTM Analysis (DQA). The DQA is similar to the Diamond QualityTM Document though in a more compact 8.5’’ x 4.75’’ format. The DQA contains a complete analysis of the diamond’s Cut, Color, Clarity, and Carat Weight, and while a laser inscription is included in the document, it will not have a plot. T... more
Coaches at GIA Jewelry Career Fair in NY
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – There are sports coaches, life coaches and drama coaches. The gem and jewelry industry offers coaches of its own at the GIA Jewelry Career Fair on July 27 at the Jacobs Javits Center in New York.   At Career Fair, the jewelry industry’s annual recruiting event, job seekers not only get to interview with top employers, but they also get to meet, listen and learn from scores of gem and jewelry VIPs who share their insights in workshops, panel discussions and t... more
Financial Status of Diamond & Jewelry Industry
09 Jul 2007 12:00
The following presentation was given by G. Loet Kniphorst, Global Head, International Diamond & Jewellery Group at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. at the WFDB/IDMA Presidents Meeting in Amsterdam June 2007.  Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure for me to be invited at this (WFDB) Presidents’ Meeting, especially since it is held in my home town of Amsterdam. Not often I get the opportunity to come to Amsterdam for the diamond business, as most of our clients and events like this one are... more
Find Your Dream Job at GIA's Career Fair
03 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – Are you passionate about jewelry and thinking about a career in the industry? Then don’t miss the upcoming GIA Jewelry Career Fair on July 27 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Career Fair is considered the industry’s premiere recruiting event and can get you up-close and personal access to high-profile companies, leading industry experts and even, ultimately – a profession in the jewelry industry. Besides having the opportunity to interview with to... more
G&G Summer 2007 Edition in August
31 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Summer 2007 issue of Gems & Gemology, scheduled to mail to subscribers in early August, features a review of global rough diamond production since 1870, a look at the performance of several common emerald-filling substances, and the debut of a new section, Rapid Communications. In the lead article, “Global Rough Diamond Production Since 1870,” exploration geologist Dr. A. J. A. Janse reviews and analyzes annual production statistics (by value and carat weigh... more
GIA Career Fair Approaches
31 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The 2007 GIA Career Fair will take place in just seven days – Friday, July 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Considered the jewelry industry's most prominent job event, Career Fair should not be missed by anyone pursuing a career in gems and jewelry. This year, a record-breaking number of companies – over 50 in all – are recruiting at Career Fair. Whether you're a first-time job seeker or a seasoned jewelry ... more
GIA Collection Receives Three In-Kind Donations
03 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – Visitors to the Gemological Institution of America’s (GIA) Collection booth at industry shows often make donations of their own when they see the positive response the displays typically generate. This year’s JCK show exhibit of loose cultured pearls and cultured pearl jewelry had the same effect. Robert E. Kane, president and CEO of Fine Gems International in Helena, Mont., donated a set of 54 rough and cut sapphires. The collection, which weighs a total of 21.24 car... more
GIA Hosts First Law Enforcement Training Day
03 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – According to the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA), the jewelry industry lost more than $105 million in 2006 due to crime. To help combat these losses, which frequently combine with the potential for violence, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) was recently called upon by federal and local law enforcement to provide a full day of diamond and gem training. Dan McCaffrey (left), special agent for the FBI, is shown here using a microscope with Dan Campbell, director... more
GIA Now on iTunesU
31 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes and experience the sights and sounds of an Imperial topaz mine in Brazil? Maybe you’d like to watch a seminar on laser-drilled diamonds or a tutorial on accounting basics from the GIA School of Business. These are just a few examples of the free video and audio content that current students and graduates of any GIA course can now access through GIA on iTunes U. The Institute joins a growing number of U.S. colleges and universit... more
GIA: Detection & Durability of Serenity Coated "Fancy Color" Diamonds
09 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. Adapted from Gems & Gemology by Russell Shor © 2007 Gemological Institute of America. All rights reserved With the advent of HPHT treatments and sophisticated irradiation techniques, the age-old practice of coating diamonds to enhance their color would seem to be a thing of the past. However, the GIA Laboratory has seen an increase in coated diamonds submitted in recent months, which prompted researchers to investigate a new commercial coating that is now in the diamond marke... more
Goldie Jewelry Design Competition Winner is Jennifer Lam
31 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – GIA London recently named Jennifer Lam, a graduate of GIA London’s graduate gemologist program, as the winner of the inaugural H. Goldie Jewelry Design Competition. Lam was presented with a £1,000 award and £500 trip to BaselWorld 2007, Europe’s premier jewelry fair, as a result of her winning entry. Open to all students enrolled in GIA London’s Jewelry Design classes, the competition is made possible by an ongoing donation from London-based diamo... more
JA Trade Show Attendees get Priority GIA Service
31 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) New York Laboratory will offer “priority laboratory services” to Jewelers of America (JA) trade show attendees before, during and after the run of the upcoming trade show on July 29 to August 1, 2007 in New York. According to Tom Moses, senior vice president – GIA Laboratory and Research, “With this GIA priority laboratory service, JA attendees coming to New York for a few days for a great trade show ca... more
Liddicoat Scholarship Fund Campaign Underway
03 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) fifth annual Richard T. Liddicoat (RTL) Scholarship Fund Campaign is now underway. Contributors to the scholarship campaign, which runs through December, will be helping qualified individuals build their careers in the gem and jewelry industry. The RTL Scholarship Fund was created by the GIA Alumni Association in 2003 to honor Liddicoat, the Institute’s longtime president and chairman, who is regarded as the “Father o... more
Munsteiner Exhibit Draws Capacity Crowd
09 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – An opportunity to meet Bernd Munsteiner, one of the world’s best-known gem artists, drew a capacity crowd to the GIA Museum on June 8. The gala event marked the opening of the new exhibit, “Reflections in Stone,” which showcases a retrospective of Munsteiner’s unique and distinctive carvings from the last several decades. The German artist sparked a revolution in the gem-cutting when he pioneered an entirely new direction in gem carving more than 40 year... more
Save $150 This Summer on GIA Online Business Classes
03 Jul 2007 12:00
From GIA, Carlsbad, Calif. – The Gemological Institute of America has announced that for a limited time, the GIA School of Business is offering its online courses for $840 each – a savings of $150 per course. Sessions start July 16 and last 10 weeks. The special savings can be applied towards any of the eight online courses offered. “GIA online courses provide students convenient access to a comprehensive jewelry business education in the comfort of their own environment,” said Dr. Mink S... more
Stuller Suspends Sale of Blue Topaz
31 Jul 2007 12:00
Stuller Inc. has temporarily suspended the sale of Swiss, London, and Sky Blue Topaz loose gems and jewelry, “due to recent developments regarding the importation and distribution of Irradiated gemstones,” the Lafayette, La., company said on its Web site. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations require the initial importer of nuclear irradiated gems to be licensed by the NRC. “Currently, there does not appear to be any entity licensed by the NRC for the import, possession, or distribution of... more
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