By Erika Winters Over the last two weeks, two diamond trading networks have banned grading reports from the European Gemological Laboratories (EGL). The RapNet Diamond Trading Network will no longer list grading reports from any EGL branch effective October 1st. And as of September 17th, the ...
EGL Laboratory Grading Report Bans: News Roundup CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters The Internet has exploded in conversation about Apple's latest unveilings--the iPhone 6 (and 6 Plus) and the Apple Watch--formerly conjectured to be called the iWatch. And naturally, there's been a lot of criticism about the device from both design and use perspectives. Design: There ...
By Erika Winters Rio Tinto has donated 500 carats of Argyle rough diamonds to the Smithsonian Institution. Image courtesy of Rio Tinto. Rio Tinto has donated 500 carats of rough diamonds from its Argyle mine to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The donation, which will be exhibited a...
First Collection of Argyle Diamonds Donated to the Smithsonian Institution CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters The Clifton Flat Engagement Ring Case looks pretty awesome. Image: Andrew Zo Engagement ring boxes are getting more advanced--some even have cameras built into them to capture the proposal. But it's the simplest designs that are the most impactful, and Andrew Zo's slim engagement ring...
The Clifton Flat Engagement Ring Box is Pretty Awesome CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters "Jewelry Night Out was designed as a special evening for current and prospective members to join together in doing what WJA does best -- celebrate, unite, and network," said Andrea Hansen, WJA president. The Women's Jewelry Association is presenting its second annual Jewelry Night O...
Women’s Jewelry Association Presents Jewelry Night Out on September 18 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters "A Cut Above" ideal princess-cut diamond: Image courtesy of Whiteflash In collaboration with American Gem Society Laboratories, Whiteflash vice president Bryan Boyne explores diamond cut grading of princess cut diamonds in this new Pricescope Journal article: AGS Laboratories - Diamon...
In-Depth Look at Princess Cut Diamond Grading at AGS Laboratories CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters If you watched the 2014 Emmy Awards red carpet, you might've been a little bored with the jewelry choices. Many jewelry mavens expressed this boredom while live tweeting the red carpet with the hashtag #emmyjewelry. JCK style editor Jennifer Heebner tweeted: "Jewelry people: Who else can afford ...
Emmy Awards 2014: Jewelry Blog/News Roundup CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters The Argyle Pink Plume limited edition pendant: Image courtesy of Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink Diamonds is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited edition feather pendant. Named the Argyle Pink Plume, the feather pendant is set with over one carat of natural pink diamonds...
Argyle Pink Diamonds Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Diamond Plume Pendant CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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