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By Erika W. The Diamond Trading Company (DTC) issued a trade alert last week stating that CVD (chemical vapor deposition) grown diamonds were identified at grading laboratories in Belgium, India, and China. According to an intra-laboratory report, the man-made diamonds ranged from approximately .30 to .70 ca...

Undisclosed Synthetic Diamonds Identified – News Roundup CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. At today's Plenary Session in Vicenza, Italy, World Diamond Council members agreed that the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme should evolve and expressed support for discussions to widen the definition of "conflict diamonds" in the Core Documents of the KPCS. The current definition covers roug...

Redefining “Conflict Diamonds” – World Diamond Council Supports Change CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Tiffany & Co.'s Rubedo metal alloy has sparked debate, as industry professionals and consumers question the metal content and the prices of these rose-colored jewelry pieces, which were introduced last February. According to an article in The New York Times, Rubedo is approximately 55 percent coppe...

Debating Tiffany & Co.’s Rubedo CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Hankering for some jewelry...and quickly? On May 5th, Richline Group debuted a jewelry kiosk at the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders expo in Omaha. The "Precious Express" kiosk looks like an ATM and vending machine hybrid, dispensing jewelry, gold coins, and other items from Borsheims, which is owned...

Quick Fix: Richline Group Debuts Jewelry Vending Machine CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... Idex: Definition of 'Pearl' on CIBJO Agenda What does a consumer expect to see when the object put in their hand is called "pearl?" JCK: Warren Buffett Scores in Second Stint as Jewelry Salesman On May 6, f...

Defining “Pearls,” Warren Buffett Works the Jewelry Counter, and Other News CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. Barbie and diamond aficionados were beside themselves when Mattel unveiled the Hope Diamond Barbie in February of 2012. The doll sports a replica of the most famous blue diamond in the world...and a sleek navy blue gown. Designed by Robert Best (creator of the Mad Men doll collection), the Hope Diam...

Hope Diamond Barbie CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST

By Erika W. GIA's quarterly journal, Gems & Gemology, has launched an iPad app, which is available for free on iTunes. The app will reach a broader audience by presenting the latest gemological information to iPad users in addition to exclusive content--including gem-related videos and expert interviews. G&G's ...

Gems & Gemology Launches Free iPad App CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST