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Gemologist and stone lover

Wink Jones of Winfield's, has been in the jewelry business since he bought his first gemstone, an amethyst for a girlfriend in Rio de Janero, Brasil, in early 1970. Within days he was buying and selling gems, to and for his friends, and his life long love affair and study of gems was started. Wink graduated from...

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“The French Blue,” by Richard W. Wise, G.G.

Review by John Pollard Just imagine: A humble mapmaker’s son travels the ancient world, discovers fantastic treasures, rescues a damsel and rises to the highest levels of French aristocracy! “The French Blue,” based on true events, recounts the remarkable voyages of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, a 17th ...

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One consumer’s journey to the trade

This is the story of my journey to becoming a Diamond Designer. The early years: Looking back over the years what stands out is not so much events, but the people. The journey starts in Nov. 2003, when I joined Pricescope after lurking for a week or so. I had decided that I wanted to learn more about diamonds ...

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Bricks & Mortar vs. E-commerce Jewelers?

First a brief disclaimer: This article was written by a retail jeweler operating from an e-commerce platform. Summary: For as long as diamonds have been popular, retail jewelry stores have functioned as the traditional distribution channel for bringing diamonds and jewelry to the masses. With the advent of...

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What is an Eye Clean Diamond?

There are several threads discussing the definition of “eye clean.” On the surface, it seems like a fairly straightforward concept, but what constitutes eye clean varies for both consumers and vendors. Rather than try to define the subjective, Pricescope has asked contributing vendors, appraisers, and experts to g...

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Beta Diamond Videos Made in a Prototype Light Box

As part of the development of Next Diamond™ and to provide a consistent method to display diamonds from afar, the Cut Group has been working on a lighting box, diamond movement system and camera set ups. We would like to receive your feedback and suggestions for improvements for a standardized lighting box. The m...

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