Gemstones/Gemmology

Plaza Bolivar is at the heart of historical Bogotá and dates to pre-Colombian times, an era when the region’s emeralds were also highly appreciated.

The Second World Emerald Symposium: Focused on ethics

February 27, 2019

These days, we often hear lip service paid to the need for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and ethics in the gemstone industry. During the Second World Emerald Symposium (2WES), however, the focus was on concrete actions being taken in Colombia and around the world to improve the lives of those in mining communities.

Creating unique jewellery with pearls and coloured gems

February 26, 2019

Combining cultured pearls with coloured gems offers many benefits. It not only allows jewellers to make one-of-a-kind pieces and expand their jewellery lines, but also helps them add contrast to their coloured gem jewellery while making it more affordable.

Dutch Diamond Technologies has created the world’s first ring made entirely from a synthetic diamond.

First synthetic ‘all diamond’ ring graded in Antwerp

February 19, 2019

Dutch Diamond Technologies (DD) recently unveiled the world’s first ring made entirely from a chemical vapour deposition (CVD) lab-grown diamond.

From left to right: rubellite, spinel, zircon, and diopside.

Beyond the big four: Finding natural gemstone alternatives

February 15, 2019

Whether you have 10 years of experience in the business, 30, or even two, at some point you have probably found yourself in front of a customer having a hard time coming up with natural options for gemstones that fit his/her budget, taste, and dreams.

Alexandrite added to GIA’s origin reports

February 7, 2019

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has introduced origin reporting for alexandrite, adding the gem to its Colored Stone Identification & Origin Report services.

Grading, valuation courses coming to Toronto and Vancouver

January 10, 2019

Canadians will have the opportunity to polish their grading and valuation skills with the Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) this year.

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Gemstones/Gemmology

CGA seeks exceptional new designs

The Second World Emerald Symposium: Focused on ethics

Creating unique jewellery with pearls and coloured gems

First synthetic ‘all diamond’ ring graded in Antwerp

Beyond the big four: Finding natural gemstone alternatives

Alexandrite added to GIA’s origin reports

Grading, valuation courses coming to Toronto and Vancouver

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CGA seeks exceptional new designs

The Second World Emerald Symposium: Focused on ethics

Creating unique jewellery with pearls and coloured gems

First synthetic ‘all diamond’ ring graded in Antwerp

Beyond the big four: Finding natural gemstone alternatives

Alexandrite added to GIA’s origin reports

Grading, valuation courses coming to Toronto and Vancouver

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