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CGA Conference 2017: A meeting of the minds

October 24, 2017

October 20 marked the beginning of this year’s Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) Conference. Experts from across Canada and the world convened at Toronto’s National Club for a cocktail reception, sharing food, drinks, and knowledge.

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SNAG council to connect Canada with goldsmiths worldwide

October 23, 2017

This month marks the launch of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) Connects program. A Toronto jeweller is among the program’s Council Leaders.

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Seeing a bright future for coloured diamonds

October 20, 2017

It is likely demand for coloured diamonds will only grow more intense, according to a recent release from Paragon International Wealth Management.

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Spiritual sparkle: Peace Diamond sale to benefit Sierra Leone

October 19, 2017

The 709-carat Peace Diamond is to be sold, with Rapaport Group as its marketing and sales agent. More than 50 per cent of the sales will benefit the country and village where it was found.

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CIBJO maintains carbon-neutral designation in 2016

October 13, 2017

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has been certified as carbon neutral for the fourth year running.

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Lokai to raise proceeds for breast cancer research

October 10, 2017

Until October 31, Lokai will offer a pink version of its trademark bracelet to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).

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VicenzaOro September sees strongest year since 2007

October 6, 2017

This year’s edition of VicenzaOro September, the Italian Exhibition Group’s (IEG’s) jewellery boutique show, brought sparkle to both Italy and the show’s many international attendees. The five-day event took place from September 23 to 27, enjoying its most successful run in 10 years.

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Historical exhibit shows off India’s iridescence

September 29, 2017

This fall, the Carlsbad, Calif., headquarters of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will play host to an exhibition that dives into the global history of the jewellery industry.

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