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
By Erika W. Tiffany & Co. has unveiled a new diamond setting for the legendary Tiffany Diamond in celebration of the company's 175th anniversary. The 128.54 carat antique cushion-cut yellow diamond is now set in a platinum necklace featuring 20 Lucida® and 58 brilliant-cut diamonds, which total over 120 carat...
Tiffany & Co. Unveils New Setting for The Tiffany Diamond CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Diamond jewelry and gold prices are on the rise, and so is Pinterest. A largely female user group is pinning images of fashion, recipes, homes, art, and jewelry to an infinite number of virtual pinboards. The exponential growth is not only attracting consumers, but jewelers are using the tool to...
By Erika W. The Atlantic's Matthew O'Brien discusses the economics of engagement rings in a new article: The Strange (and Formerly Sexist) Economics of Engagement Rings Why do men buy diamond rings for our fiancées? There's the emotional story. We enjoy making grand gestures of commitment to the people we...
By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... Bloomberg: Rio, BHP Lose Faith in Diamonds Even as Prices Rise: Commodities Rio Tinto Group (RIO) and BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP) are looking to exit the diamond industry even as prices head for a fourth year of gains, because th...
Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton Un-Friend Diamonds…and Other Jewelry News CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Swiss jewelry company Shawish unveiled a model of the world's first all-diamond ring at the 2012 Baselworld watch and jewelry show, which closed on March 15. The design actually debuted in Spring 2011, and after reading initial news coverage many pondered the concept: An all-diamond, diamond ring? Ho...
All About The World’s First All-Diamond Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika Winters White Pine Trading has launched an online diamond purchasing operation, WPDiamonds.com, which allows consumers to sell their diamonds. Interested consumers can complete an online form to get a free initial diamond valuation from the company. Those who wish to continue the process can send loose...
White Pine Trading Launches Site for Consumers to Sell Diamonds CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. XO Group Inc., owners of The Knot and WeddingChannel.com, announced the results of its annual Real Weddings Survey, which tracked almost 18,000 US couples married in 2011. The survey focused on overall wedding budget with breakdowns of event planning costs, location, style preferences, wedding dre...
The Knot and WeddingChannel.com Announce New 2011 Wedding Statistics CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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