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Plasmability Joins LGD in TECH Consortium as First Founding Member
The LGD in TECH consortium, is pleased to announce that Plasmability™, based in Austin, Texas, and one of the highest quality prime diamond growers in the world, has joined as its first Founding Member. This accomplishment marks a significant milestone in both the growth of the LGD in Tech consortium and the advancement of lab-grown diamond use in technology. Plasmability, renowned for its state-of-the-art growing technology   more

Diamond Quanta Launches Out Of Stealth With Lab-Grown Diamond Technology
Diamond Quanta, a trailblazer in semiconductor innovation capitalizing on the exceptional properties of diamond to deliver advanced solutions in power electronics and quantum photonic devices, today announced its official launch out of stealth. Founded by Adam Khan, a vanguard in advanced diamond technologies,   more

IGI's D Show in Goa Celebrates Unprecedented Networking Success With 100 Plus Retailers
The 19th edition of the IGI D Show concluded with resounding success, bringing together 43 eminent diamantaires who showcased more than 100,000 designs to 100 plus prominent retailers from India and GCC markets (Oman, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar) Egypt, Turkey, Lebanon, and Malaysia. Held at the   more

GIA Introduces Printed AGS Ideal Reports
GIA (Gemological Institute of America), the world's foremost authority in gemology, is now offering printed AGS Ideal® Reports. This report complements a GIA diamond grading report to capture a diamond’s beauty holistically. The AGS Ideal Report measures light performance, including brightness, fire,   more

GSI Cautions Trade: Surge in Undisclosed Colored Laboratory Grown Diamonds
Gemological Science International (GSI), a global leader in diamond and jewelry certification, has raised a red flag over a notable increase in undisclosed laboratory-grown brown, yellow, and pink diamonds infiltrating natural diamond jewelry and posing as natural diamonds. "Over the past several months, our team has seen a rise in   more

World’s First & Largest Single Crystal ‘Diamond Wafer’ created
Diamond Foundry Inc. has achieved a major breakthrough in Technology by creating the world's first single crystal diamond wafer, the same also happens to be the largest diamond (100 mm) on earth. Employing a technology of mind-boggling complexity called diamond heteroepitaxy which creates single-crystal diamond on scalable   more

Baunat Group Revolutionizes Luxury with VALQUÈRE: "Uniting Lab-Grown & Natural Diamond Jewellery
Belgian-based Baunat group redefines luxury by launching VALQUÈRE, a luxury jewellery brand with lab grown diamonds, offering the same visual experience without compromises. Steven Boelens, Executive Director Baunat Group, explains: 'it gives    more

DMIA to launch Diamond Screening and Verification Laboratory
The Diamond Manufacturers & Importers Association of America (DMIA) will hold a special member meeting to announce the launch and opening of the DMIA Diamond Screening and Verification Laboratory and the collaboration between DMIA and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) to develop a same-day diamond    more

GIA Launches Innovative Graduate Jeweler Program in 2024
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will launch its re-vamped Graduate Jeweler Diploma Program in 2024. This program is a significant leap forward in jewelry manufacturing education, blending foundational technical knowledge of bench jewelry with a focus on creative expression and how to apply these skills in the industry.  more

BVC Logistics Facilitates The Historic First Jewellery Export Shipment Via Courier
BVC Logistics facilitated India's first 4 jewellery exports from Caratlane via Air India from India to USA. This export was shipped 1 year after the government allowed jewellery exports via the Courier mode. Exports via the courier mode could be up to 70% cheaper than cargo mode, enabling thousands of   more

IGI Appoints Jeni Campagna to Director of Operations and Business Development
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, proudly announces the appointment of Jeni Campagna as the Director of Operations and Business Development, North America. In her new role at IGI, Campagna will lead and manage the operations and strategic growth for the renowned gemological laboratory   more

UNI Diamonds becomes Tracr participant
Tracr has announced that the diamond marketplace, UNI Diamonds, is now a participant on the platform, meaning that diamonds registered on Tracr can now be listed for purchase on UNI Diamonds. In the latest addition to the Tracr platform, the world’s only distributed diamond provenance platform that starts at the source, UNI Diamonds’ participation will back their mission to support jewellery   more

IGI’s first ever international D Show to be hosted in Dubai
After 14 successful editions in India, IGI - the International Gemological Institute, is all set to host its first-ever international edition of IGI D Show in Dubai from the 5th to 7th of May, 2023 at the Hotel Hilton Al Habtoor City, Dubai. Over the years, D Show has evolved from a buyer-seller meet to a community-oriented, networking event   more

Need-Based Scholarships Offered by GIA Year-Round
GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) industry-leading and globally-recognized diploma and certificate programs educate professionals with the skills needed for success in the gem and jewelry industry. A scholarship from GIA helps make achieving those educational goals financially attainable. There are need-based and merit-based scholarships   more

LMHC makes progress on laboratory report harmonisation, discusses current challenges in detection of corundum treatments
Holding its 30th meeting in Basel, Switzerland, the Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC) has reported notable progress in the harmonisation of language used in laboratory reports.   more

GIA Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report - Dossier at a Lower Cost
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the leading gemological grading and identification organization, is now offering a lower-cost GIA Laboratory-Grown Diamond Report - Dossier. The revised report will no longer include   more

IGI Appoints Tiffany Stevens to Lead North American Business
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) announced the appointment of veteran industry leader Tiffany Stevens to lead its North American business as Chief Business Officer and Head of Sustainability for North America. Stevens succeeds Avi Levy, President   more

GIA India Holds Graduation Ceremony for GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended) Students
GIA India recently held the graduation ceremony for GIA Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program (Blended) batch at its Mumbai campus. The graduation ceremony was preceded by an interactive discussion that was conducted by Sriram Natarajan, Managing Director of GIA India, and Apoorva   more

IGI Dshow 18th Edition: A Promising Opportunity for Diamond Manufacturers to Connect with Retail Giants
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is excited to announce the return of the IGI DShow 18th Edition, from May 24th and May 25th, 2024, at Le Meridian, Dubai. The two-day event will provide the perfect platform for leading diamond jewelry manufacturers and prominent global retailers of India & Middle East   more

IGI Advanced Technology Decisively Identifies Lab Grown Fancy-Colored Diamonds from Natural Counterparts
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has been at the forefront of providing accurate and reliable certification services in the gem and jewelry industry for close to 50 years. Foreseeing the increase in demand for lab-grown   more

IGI Advanced Technology Decisively Identifies Lab Grown Fancy-Colored Diamonds from Natural Counterparts
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has been at the forefront of providing accurate and reliable certification services in the gem and jewelry industry for close to 50 years. Foreseeing the increase in demand for lab-grown   more

François Delage Joins GIA Board of Governors
The Board of Governors of GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, welcomed François Delage as its newest member on January 25, 2024. Delage brings a wealth of experience in global luxury, fashion and jewelry retail garnered over a more than three-decade international career.   more

RATNKANTI Laser Faceting Machine - Efficiency Redefined in the CVD processed Lab Grown Diamond Industry
Dharmaj Technologies is a manufacturer of Laser Diamond Processing Machinery for cutting natural and synthetic diamonds (Lab Grown diamonds). Dharmaj has been serving the diamond industry for over 11 years, providing innovative and high-quality solutions to meet the evolving needs of   more

GCAL by Sarine Launches New Grading Lab in Surat, India
Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed, Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement, grading and   more

Revolutionising Diamond Traceability: Sarine and Rubel & Ménasché Unveil New Data-Backed Solution for Melee Diamonds
Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed,Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation,   more

GIA’s Merit-Based Scholarship Application Period is open for 2024 Classes
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has opened the scholarship application period for merit-based scholarships. Prospective U.S. and international students can apply for scholarships until September 30, 2023. The scholarships awarded for this cycle can be used for courses or programs through June 30, 2024, including for the   more

IGI Partners with Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), the world’s largest independent gemological laboratory, has joined the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) as a partner member. Founded in 2021 by Kering and Cartier, WJI 2030 is guided by the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.   more

GIA India Launches Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry Program in India for the First Time
GIA India has launched the Comprehensive CAD/CAM for Jewelry Certificate Program in India for the first time. This seven-week programme, which commences on June 26, 2023, equips students with the necessary CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing)  more

Merger of GCAL Into the Sarine Group Completed
Singapore Exchange Mainboard (SGX) and Tel-Aviv (TASE) listed Sarine Technologies Ltd. (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing, measurement, grading   more

GIA Examines 34.59 Carat CVD Laboratory-Grown Diamond
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) laboratory in Hong Kong recently evaluated the largest chemical vapor deposition (CVD) laboratory-grown diamond seen by the Institute. Produced by Ethereal Green Diamond in India, the 34.59 ct, 24.94 × 13.95 × 9.39 mm, emerald-cut laboratory-grown diamond was evaluated as VS2, G color. The   more

WFDB Commends GIA on Return to Printed Diamond Dossier Reports
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) commended the Gemological Institute of American (GIA) for its decision to return to printed Diamond Dossier reports as of April 9, 2023. The GIA’s transition to digital reports was an important item on the agenda of the World Diamond Congress at the end of March 2023 in Israel. Many bourse   more

GIA’s 6th Annual Jewelry Design Competition Highlights Emerging Talent
As a leading educational institute, GIA helps educate the next generation of gem and jewelry professionals in gemology, jewelry design and jewelry manufacturing arts. The Institute awarded the sixth annual Gianmaria Buccellati Foundation Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design earlier this month   more

LUSIX Joins LGD in TECH Consortium as Founding Member - Israeli Diamond Grower Prominent in Diamonds for Advanced Electronics
The LGD in TECH consortium, is pleased to announce that LUSIX, based in Rehovot, Israel, and one of the highest quality prime diamond growers in the world, has joined as a Founding Member. This accomplishment   more

AGS and GIA Announce Joint Event for September 2025
Two leading gem and jewelry industry events will come together in September 2025, offering insight into cutting-edge gemological research, education, training and opportunities for gem and jewelry professionals to network on a global level. Converge, to be held September 7-10, 2025, will unite Conclave, the American   more

IGI Launches New Light Performance Reports for Round Brilliant Diamonds
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), has introduced Light Performance Grading Reports showcasing round brilliant cut diamonds with exceptional optical qualities. The IGI Light Performance grading system calculates values for each diamond to provide a primary score, indicating the overall strength of Light Performance, along   more

GIA Appoints Brandon H. Pace as General Counsel
Brandon H. Pace, an attorney with over two decades of legal experience in the financial and technology sectors, has been appointed by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) as the Institute’s general counsel. He reports to President and CEO Susan Jacques and is a member of the GIA Executive Team. Pace brings a wealth of   more

GSI showcases its expertise in testing enormous gemstones and artistic carvings
Gemological Science International, a leading global gemological laboratory, recently received a colossal carving of Lord Ganesha measuring an astounding 62 x 34 x 30 cm and weighing a remarkable 68.200 kilograms. The sheer size of the carving posed challenges for gemological testing, necessitating innovative approaches for using   more

François Delage Joins GIA Board of Governors
The Board of Governors of GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, welcomed François Delage as its newest member on January 25, 2024. Delage brings a wealth of experience in global luxury, fashion and jewelry retail garnered over a more than three-decade international career.   more

Introducing the GIA Gemolite® NXT Microscope
GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) Gemolite® NXT, the new gemological microscope that redefines industry standards, is available for purchase. GIA is offering a limited-time discount through the end of the AGTA GemFair Tuscon show for all purchases of this innovative instrument. Visit store.GIA.edu to sign up for the interest list.   more

BVC Becomes The First Logistics Company to Start Operations at Surat Diamond Bourse
In a significant move showcasing its leadership in secure logistics, BVC proudly announces the opening of its new branch at the prestigious Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), becoming the first logistics company to initiate operations in this esteemed location. The new branch is operational from the outset, illustrating BVC's preparedness for trade   more

GIA’s Carlsbad Campus Receives School of Excellence and Excellence in Student Services Awards
GIA’s Carlsbad campus was recognized by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) as an ACCSC 2023 School of Excellence. The recognition includes a five-year grant of accreditation and an additional year as a distinction reserved for ACCSC's highest-performing institutions.  more

Industry Leaders Explore Purpose and Resilience at GIA Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School
41 leaders from every global gem and jewelry sector gathered recently for a transformative educational experience at the 2023 GIA Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School (HBS). The program, held from June 19 to June 22 on the Harvard campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts,   more

GIA Releases First Sustainability Report
“Understanding our impact on the environment, societies and communities in which we operate is integral to our important consumer protection mission,” said GIA President and CEO Susan Jacques, speaking about the launch of the first GIA (Gemological Institute of America)   more

Dharmaj Technologies - Launches “All-in-one JIG” for Laser- facilitated CVD Diamond Cutting
Diamond cutting is a precise and specialized field that requires the use of high-quality tools and equipments. One of the most important tool for diamond cutting is the JIG (also known as Fixture). A JIG is a device that holds the diamond securely in place while it is being cut, ensuring that it remains   more

Leading manufacturer & supplier of GaN Solid State Microwave generators for Lab-Grown Diamond Industry
RFHIC stands for Radio, Frequency, Hybrid, Integrated, Circuit corporation. The company was founded by Dr. Samuel Cho, Co-Founder & CTO and David Cho, Co-Founder & CEO in 1999 to address the needs of high-performing, efficient,   more

Sarine and DELGATTO Sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement Enabling Rough Diamond Financing
Singapore Exchange Mainboard listed Sarine Technologies Ltd (“Sarine” and along with its subsidiaries “the Group”) (U77:SI; SARN.TA), a worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of precision technology products for the evaluation, planning, processing,   more

Serenity Technologies
Adding Value to the Lab Grown Diamond Business
Founded in 2001, Serenity Technologies has focused on bringing new ideas and innovation to emerging technologies that have potential for large-scale application. Their journey   more