GradingCIBJO relents on lab-grown diamond terminologyCIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, which had previously only approved the use of the word "synthetic" in reference to diamonds created in a lab, has now expanded the number of terms it deems acceptable to use in reference to the stones. Read More CIBJO issues diamond, pearl reportsCIBJO's diamond commission has revealed that its annual report calls for a renewed effort on coming up with industry-wide nomenclature that accurately distinguishes between natural and lab-grown diamonds. Read More GIA seeks counterfeit diamond report culpritsThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has identified and taken out of circulation a counterfeit diamond grading report that surfaced recently in Hong Kong, and now the institute's lab is seeking information on the culprits. Read More Report: Famous blue diamonds not from same stoneDecades of speculation were put to rest Thursday when scientists announced that the Hope and Wittelsbach-Graff diamonds, two storied, blue-colored stones, were not cut from the same piece of rough, according to a report in The Washington Post. Read More EGL Asia reaches agreement with Chinese labHong Kong-headquartered EGL Asia and NGGC, the state-owned Chinese diamond grading laboratory, have reached an agreement that gives customers a two-for-one deal on grading certificates. Read More GIA diamond-sorting program aims to save costsThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that it is now offering a diamond sorting service for D- to Z-color diamonds between 0.15 and 0.99 carats, with a goal of helping clients save on fees. Read More 
Canadian jeweler Harold Weinstein diesHarold Weinstein, a longtime jeweler and the namesake and appraiser emeritus behind the Harold Weinstein Ltd. gem lab, passed away Jan. 8. Read More GIA secures new NYC lab digs in Int'l Gem TowerThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced plans to relocate its New York laboratory to the International Gem Tower (IGT), a commercial condominium building designed specifically for the international diamond, gem and jewelry trade. Read More 
GIA honors lab chief Koivula with Liddicoat AwardThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has honored John Koivula, GIA chief research gemologist, with its highest honor, the Richard T. Liddicoat Award for Distinguished Achievement. Read More GemEx to certify Stuller Red Box DiamondsLafayette, La.--Stuller Inc. is partnering with GemEx Systems Inc. to certify the light performance of select Red Box Diamonds using the BrillanceScope Analyzer. Read More 
After tough year, gem labs scout for businessThe world's gem grading labs experienced a year full of twists and turns with the recession prompting layoffs and even a lab closure. But business seems to be picking up for the loupe-and-microscope set. Read More 
GSI expands PhotospeX serviceNew York--New York-based lab Gemological Science International (GSI) announced today it is expanding its diamond-light analysis service, called PhotospeX, worldwide as of October, making the service available to more of its customers. Read More GemEx offering diamond-beauty evaluations in NYCNew York--GemEx Systems Inc. recently announced that, in conjunction with DMB Partnership, it is now are offering diamond-beauty evaluations at a New York City Diamond District location. Read More Counterfeit diamond reports surface in SACarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that a client in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently purchased three diamonds found to have counterfeit grading reports. Read More Venus Jewel offers Chinese version of grading bookMumbai, India--Venus Jewel is launching a copy of its grading book in Chinese during the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair to make it easier for customers in Hong Kong and China to understand the company's grading system. Read More Gem-A, SSEF link up in EuropeLondon--The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) and the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding that allows Gem-A to outsource gemstone and pearl testing to Basel, Switzerland-based SSEF. Read More Collectors Universe to sell GemprintNewport Beach, Calif.--Collectors Universe recently announced that it is discontinuing further development of Gemprint technology, a process that optically fingerprints diamonds in order to make them easier to trace, and that it is putting the technology up for sale. Read More GIA to extend lab services for Hong Kong showCarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is sending a team of top gemological experts to Hong Kong to offer additional lab services ahead of the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair. Read More IGI launches same-day gradingNew York--The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has launched a new same-day grading service, enabling clients of its North and South American laboratories to submit and pick up graded stones in the same business day. Read More 
GIA launches new Diamond Sealing ServiceCarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) unveiled a new Diamond Sealing Service on Wednesday. Read More IGI expands Ramat Gan labRamat Gan, Israel--Due to an increased demand for services, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) has expanded its full-service gemological laboratory in diamond trade center Ramat Gan. Read More GIA taking extra steps to explain fluorescenceCarlsbad, Calif.--In an effort to educate the public about ultraviolet fluorescence in diamonds, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will include extra information about the phenomenon in every grading report that carries a diamond-fluorescence description of medium or stronger. Read More GemEx redesigns cert to focus on diamond beautyNew York--GemEx Systems Inc. has announced the launch of its recently redesigned GemEx Certificate, which has been re-tooled to emphasize a diamond's beauty. Read More GCAL clarifies details of equipment saleNew York--The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has issued a statement clarifying information circulating about lab equipment that is for sale. Read More Palmieri completes acquisition of GCALNew York--The Palmieri Group, led by well-known gemologist Don A. Palmieri, has concluded its acquisition of the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) and other assets from Collectors Universe Inc. Read More |
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