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Swarovski has announced the global expansion of its fine jewelry category to all flagship stores around the world, in partnership with IGI, which will certify all lab grown diamonds in…
On October 5 Sotheby's Hong Kong will present the 11.28 carat "Infinite Blue" diamond, with a low pre-sale estimate of $26 million, and high estimate of $37 million. The final carat weight, ending in "8," was deliberately planned, as it's considered highly auspicious in Asian culture.
Lucara Diamond Corp's Karowe mine is having an exceptional August. After extracting a 1,080 carat diamond a few weeks ago, they have reported the discovery of another noteworthy crystal weighing 692.2 carats.
The Diavik diamond mine will soon draw its energy from the largest solar power plant in Canada's Northwest Territories. With more than 6,600 solar panels, the new facility is expected to be operational by the first half of 2024.
IGI has resumed classes in Istanbul, again providing Middle East residents with training and paths to careers in the diamond, gem, and jewelry industry. Students from Turkey, Syria, and Iran attended the first classes to recommence last month.
IGI 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 Principals of the United Nations Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
IGI instructors played a prominent role at the Fifth National Conference of Gemmology held at Sapienza University in Rome June 26-27. The event, titled "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: Gemology between Research, Market,…
A vintage sapphire weighing 7.58 carats, previously connected with a royal family, sold for more than three times its low valuation, helping Christie's fetch a record-setting $12.03 million - well exceeding the sale's $9.8 million upper presale estimate.
A 7.50 carat IGI certified lab-grown diamond recently made headlines around the world, when it was gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States. Manufactured in Surat, Modi’s gift stands out for its exceptional quality, environmentally conscious production methods and national symbolism
Most gem collectors and jewelry enthusiasts won’t need a specific reason to make a day of visiting the American Museum of Natural History’s newly renovated Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, but the advent of a new special exhibition might compel you to go sooner than later.
A 234 year old diamond, ruby and emerald crowned medallion/locket, containing locks of both King George III and Queen Charlotte's hair, will be offered at auction during Christie's Classic Week in London, June 30th - July 14.
Mother Nature continues to amaze and delight us. Just as mankind seems to have “cracked the code” on the complexities of diamond creation up here, in our laboratories, she smiles and presents more earthly mysteries we have yet to solve.
The spring auction season concluded in New York City with two astounding sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. Both auction houses presented smaller, well curated sales that highlighted signed jewels and important stones.
Sir Gabriel (Gabi) Tolkowsky, one of the most accomplished diamond cutters of all time, has passed away at the age of 84. Knighted by the Belgian government in 2002 for service and contributions to the jewelry industry, Sir Gabi was trusted with cutting some of the world's most iconic diamonds.
Just days after certifying a record-setting 35 carat lab grown diamond, IGI has certified a 50.25 carat specimen measuring 22.95 x 18.45 x 11.57 millimeters - the first lab grown diamond to surpass the significant “half-century” mark in carat weight.
IGI has analyzed and graded a 35.00 carat laboratory grown diamond measuring 23.37 x 15.24 x 9.06 millimeters, the largest to date. Produced by Maitri Lab Grown Diamonds (Maitri), the new record holder was grown using the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) process.
Take note of IGI's daily schedule for the upcoming JCK show, where we will offer onsite diamond screening and grading, provide education at two "JCK Talks" sessions, conduct demos and host happy hours daily, and provide information to attendees at two separate booth locations.
Feriel Zerouki, a trailblazer in the diamond industry, made history last week as she officially assumed the role of president of the World Diamond Council (WDC). She becomes the first woman to hold this highly regarded position.
JCK attendees are invited to join IGI for two educational sessions, Thursday at 5:00 and Saturday at 10:00, at the 2023 JCK Show in Las Vegas.
During the first international version of the IGI D Show in Dubai, May 5-7, 2023, CNBC India's Manisha Gupta discussed diamond industry developments with IGI Global CEO Roland Lorie, and Tehmasp Printer, President of IGI India.