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                                                    Planet WASP-121b
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                                                    News / Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                    Metal, Rubies & Sapphires Blow Across This Planet

                                                    A team of international researchers have discovered a fast-moving exoplanet, nearly 13 times larger than Earth, with vast clouds of liquid metal and corundum - the mineral which forms rubies and sapphires - blowing across the planet.

                                                    Post Author:By John Pollard
                                                    April 20, 2022
                                                    50 carat Graff diamond
                                                    Photo credit: Graff
                                                    News / Events / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                    See this ‘Graffabulous’ 50 carat Diamond in Palm Beach

                                                    A phenomenal 50 carat diamond is available for viewing by appointment in Palm Beach. The centerpiece of a high jewelry collection titled "Graffabulous," the new owner of this historic D Flawless oval cut will have the opportunity to name the diamond before Graff adds it to their timeline of famous gemstones.

                                                    Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                    April 18, 2022
                                                    octaviaelizabeth
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                                                    The Zoe Report Quotes IGI on Sustainability

                                                    The Zoe Report (TZR), one of BDG's brands which collectively reach over 100 million readers per month, recently cited input from IGI on sustainability in the diamond and jewelry industry.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    April 12, 2022
                                                    Tiffany Subway Watch-Pendant
                                                    Photo credit: Christie's
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                                                    ‘Magnificent Jewels’ now on display in New York

                                                    From April 8-12, Christie's will hold public viewings of 72 "Magnificent Jewels" to be sold on April 13 in New York, including a very special pendant-watch, and a half-dozen diamond creations with pre-sale estimates of more than $1 million.

                                                    Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                    April 7, 2022
                                                    IGI at Watch & Jewellery Show UAE
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                                                    IGI providing free consultation at Middle East Show this week

                                                    IGI will offer complimentary consultation services to attendees of this week's Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show. The five day event is taking place Wednesday-Sunday March 23-27 at Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE, and is expected to attract more than 60,000 visitors and 500 industry brands.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    March 21, 2022
                                                    Gem Awards
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                                                    2022 GEM Awards will honor Lussier, Schwartz, others

                                                    The 2022 GEM Awards, presented by Jewelers of America, will take place in New York tomorrow night, marking the event's 20th anniversary. The black tie affair at Cipriani 42nd Street begins at 6:30 pm with a social hour followed by the GEM Awards dinner.

                                                    Post Author:By John Pollard
                                                    March 17, 2022
                                                    An Auction
                                                    Photo credit: Sotheby's
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                                                    Auction Houses Smash Records in 2021

                                                    The auction market soared to new heights in 2021, with a total of $12.6 billion in sales brought in worldwide by Sotheby's, Christie's and Phillips. This surpasses the prior high…

                                                    Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                    January 10, 2022
                                                    Read more about the article IGI Expressions™ Winners Showcase 2021
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                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winners Showcase 2021

                                                    In November we announced the results of the IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Design Competition. Now we are pleased to feature all seven winning creations together, bringing our coverage of this uplifting event to a close.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    December 28, 2021
                                                    Gingerbread and Gemstones
                                                    Photo credit: Bailey's Fine Jewelry
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                                                    See Video of a $1.2M Gingerbread & Gemstone House

                                                    Earlier this month Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in Raleigh, North Carolina, created a fairy tale gingerbread and gemstone house, valued at more than $1.27 million. Best of all, it features diamonds, pearls and gemstones, not a cannibalistic witch.

                                                    Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                    December 24, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions Winner Malvika Vadsak
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                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winner Spotlight: Malvika Vadsak

                                                    IGI congratulates Malvika Vadsak, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year's creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream," the competition's theme.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    December 15, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions Winner Melika Etemadi
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                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winner Spotlight: Melika Etemadi

                                                    IGI congratulates Melika Etemadi, receiving Honorary Mention for her IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year's creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream," the competition's theme.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    December 13, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions Winner Leila Bahrami
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                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winner Spotlight: Leila Bahrami

                                                    IGI congratulates Leila Bahrami, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year's creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream," the competition's theme.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    December 9, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions Winner Shirin Kazemi
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                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winner Spotlight: Shirin Kazemi

                                                    IGI congratulates Shirin Kazemi, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year's creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream," the competition's theme.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    December 7, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions Winner Sanaz Ghafari
                                                    Events / Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers

                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winner Spotlight: Sanaz Ghafari

                                                    IGI congratulates Sanaz Ghafari, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year's creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream," the competition's theme.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    December 4, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions Winner Haniyeh Mohsenizadeh
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                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winner Spotlight: Haniyeh Mohsenizadeh

                                                    IGI congratulates Haniyeh Mohsenizadeh, honored for her winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year's creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream," the competition's theme.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    December 2, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions Winner Dushyant Dave
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                                                    IGI Expressions™ Winner Spotlight: Dushyant Dave

                                                    IGI congratulates Dr. Dushyant Dave, honored for his winning IGI Expressions™ design. Selected from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, this year's creative works were all designed as interpretations of the word “dream," the competition's theme.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    November 30, 2021
                                                    Jewelers On A Mission Winner
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                                                    Congratulations to Yates Jewelers, California – Grand Prize Winner

                                                    IGI is pleased to announce Yates & Co Jewelers of Modesto California as the winner of this year's Jewelers On A Mission sustainability campaign. As the grand prize recipient, Yates Jewelers will be awarded $5,000 toward achieving carbon neutrality.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    November 25, 2021
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                                                    IGI D Show to revolutionize Indian trade in November

                                                    The IGI D Show will take place again on November 24-25 at the Grand Hyatt, Goa, India. Focused entirely on the Indian jewelry market and its dynamics, this national meet has become a benchmark among diamond and jewelry industry events.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    November 17, 2021
                                                    IGI Expressions
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                                                    Presenting the IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Design Competition Winners

                                                    Chosen from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, the six winning works represent interpretations of the word “dream” through an original piece or set of jewelry.

                                                    Post Author:By IGI
                                                    November 10, 2021
                                                    Let's Play Jewelry
                                                    Photo credit: Lorraine Schwartz
                                                    News / Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                    ‘Style Collective’ Announces 2021 Holiday Jewelry Trends

                                                    Each year the Natural Diamond Council projects the latest jewelry trends, as identified by their "Style Collective," a group of leaders across jewelry, fashion and media.

                                                    Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                    November 8, 2021
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