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GemTalks Summer Session is Coming Soon!    Join us on July 16th at 10 a.m. EDT for GemTalks LIVE! GIA (Gemological Institute of America) experts Tom Moses and Dr. Wuyi Wang will share the fascinating history and development of lab-grown diamonds and how GIA distinguishes synthetics from natural diamonds. Don’t miss out! #GemTalks #GIA #Diamonds

De Beers will expand its flexibility for this month’s sight as the miner responds to the market downturn by limiting supply rather than lowering prices. Read more: https://ow.ly/kGwY50SCCBn

Last Chance to Join July’s GemTalks Session! Dive into the fascinating world of lab-grown diamonds with GIA (Gemological Institute of America)'s top experts, Tom Moses and Dr. Wuyi Wang, in our latest GemTalks Live, happening TODAY! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the history and development of lab-grown diamonds and discover how GIA's extensive research enables 100% certainty in identifying these gems. Get insight into how these experts distinguish lab-grown synthetics from natural diamonds TODAY. Register now! https://ow.ly/ilxk50SCh8F #GemTalks #GIA #LabGrownDiamonds #GIAResearch

As part of our sponsored series “Exploring Field Gemology with GIA,” we are going to explore how to identify rough stones as well as the broader origin determination. ⁠ ⁠ In this third installment, Wim Vertriest will discuss how to identify rough gems and which tools experts use. He will delve into the contrast of working with rough as opposed to polished stones and the differences between a field and laboratory or office environment.⁠ ⁠ The conversation will also include treatment of gemstones, the impact of origin determination and how GIA approaches that research.⁠ ⁠ “Exploring Field Gemology with GIA – Episode 3” will take place on Wednesday, July 17, at 12 p.m. EDT. Join us on the Instagram accounts rapaportjewelrypro and giagrams to watch the Live interview. ⁠ ⁠ This Instagram Live is brought to you by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) which has been protecting consumers and supporting the global gem and jewelry trade since 1931 through research, education, and laboratory services.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #fieldgemology #coloredgemstones #origindetermination #giagrams #rapaportjewelrypro ⁠

🚨 GemTalks LIVE Tomorrow 🚨 Join us tomorrow for our GemTalks LinkedIn LIVE session with GIA (Gemological Institute of America) EVP and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer, Tom Moses and Vice President for Research & Development, Dr. Wuyi Wang as we dive into the world of identifying lab-grown diamonds. Join our GemTalks and get: • An overview of GIA’s comprehensive process in detecting lab-grown diamonds. • Insight into the public response and acceptance of synthetic diamonds by miners and retailers. • An understanding of the primary distinctions GIA employs to differentiate natural diamonds from lab-growns. • Plus, learn about the treatments GIA applies to lab-grown diamonds. Join us tomorrow – July 16th – at 10:00 am EDT Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/e8j-YMRB #GemTalks #GIA #LabGrownDiamonds #GIAResearch

Pomellato has bought Italian diamond- and gemstone-setting company Valenza Setting Lab (VSL) in an effort to broaden its reach and ability. Read more: https://ow.ly/Vfu650SB3Nh

Any forecast about the industry’s success involves assumptions. In the last of three videos on the Boston Consulting Group’s report on natural diamonds, Rapaport Senior Analyst Joshua Freedman looks at the upsides and downsides that could move the sector off the most likely growth path. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e2cCngc5 #RapaportMarketComment

Indian manufacturers view the current market situation as something close to a crisis. The desperation is similar to that during last year’s deep downturn. Polished prices are falling, and sightholders are losing money on rough. Read more: https://ow.ly/kwvP50Szxsi

Get ready for the summer edition of GemTalks LIVE!     Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 16th at 10 a.m. EDT as we dive into the exciting world of Lab-Grown Diamonds.     Join industry experts Tom Moses and Dr. Wuyi Wang from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) for an engaging session where they'll explore the captivating history and advancements of lab-grown diamonds, and reveal how GIA identifies synthetics versus natural gems.    You won't want to miss this insightful event! Register NOW and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/d__BWrRe     #GemTalks #GIA #LabGrownDiamonds #GIAResearch 

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has appointed Tiffany Stevens as chief business officer and head of sustainability for its North American business. She will succeed Avi Levy. Read more: https://ow.ly/piXQ50SyMe9