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                                                  Feriel Zerouki
                                                  Feriel Zerouki | Credit: WDC
                                                  News / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals / All posts

                                                  World Diamond Council Elects First Woman President

                                                  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.

                                                  Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                  May 24, 2023
                                                  JCK Talks
                                                  News / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Attend IGI Education Sessions at JCK Las Vegas

                                                  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.

                                                  Post Author:By John Pollard
                                                  May 20, 2023
                                                  CNBC India
                                                  News / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  IGI Addresses Diamond Industry Developments on CNBC India

                                                  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.

                                                  Post Author:By IGI
                                                  May 18, 2023
                                                  Argyle Rose
                                                  Credit: Rio Tinto
                                                  News / Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Rio Tinto Debuts Argyle RoseTM

                                                  Rio Tinto recently unveiled a stunning new creation featuring pink and blue diamonds from the Argyle Mine. The Argyle Rose TM Ring features a 1.36-carat fancy deep pink radiant cut, a surround of blue diamonds from Argyle and 2.80-carats of white diamond “petals."

                                                  Post Author:By Amber Michelle
                                                  May 13, 2023
                                                  David Gotlib
                                                  Credit: Pure Deluxe
                                                  News / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  David Gotlib Re-Elected as Chair of Antwerp Diamond Bourse

                                                  David Gotlib, a third-generation diamantaire, has been re-elected Chairman of the Antwerp Diamond Bourse, an organization that has promoted and safeguarded the interests of Antwerp's diamond industry for the past 120 years.

                                                  Post Author:By John Pollard
                                                  May 11, 2023
                                                  Dickson Yewn Jewelry
                                                  Credit: ACC Art Books
                                                  News / Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  What a Gem: Chinese Jewelry Artist Dickson Yewn

                                                  In 2011, Chinese jewelry artist Dickson Yewn was relatively unknown beyond the most exclusive collecting circles. Then First Lady Michelle Obama was photographed wearing one of his rings during a state dinner. It was the celebrity moment that put him on the map.

                                                  Post Author:By Amy Elliott
                                                  May 4, 2023
                                                  IGI D Show
                                                  Events / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Watch! Video Shorts of Model Shoots from IGI D Show

                                                  Enjoy a series of video shorts featuring some of the beautiful jewelry models and dazzling adornments appearing at the first international IGI D Show this weekend at the Hilton Dubai, Al Habtoor City in Dubai, UAE.

                                                  Post Author:By IGI
                                                  May 2, 2023
                                                  Laguna Blu Diamond
                                                  Credit: Sotheby's
                                                  News / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Bulgari Laguna Blu travels to Met Gala, then Auction

                                                  The 11.16 carat Bulgari Laguna Blu, the most valuable gemstone ever sold by Bulgari, will go to auction in Geneva May 12, with a pre-sale estimate of more than $25 million. With this announcement, Sotheby's is poised to complete a trifecta of extraordinary, record breaking colored stone sales.

                                                  Post Author:By John Pollard
                                                  April 29, 2023
                                                  Tiffany & Co. Landmark Store
                                                  Credit: Tiffany & Co.
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                                                  Tiffany & Co. Reopens New York ‘Landmark’ on Fifth Avenue

                                                  Tiffany & Co. has made a comeback in New York after four years of construction and relocation, and will open to the public tomorrow, with a number of changes. The Fifth Ave location is now called "The Landmark," setting it apart from other locations.

                                                  Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                  April 26, 2023
                                                  108.39 carat pink rough diamond
                                                  Credit: Storm Mountain Diamonds
                                                  News / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  108 carat Pink Diamond Discovered in Lesotho

                                                  A fancy intense pink rough diamond weighing 108.39 carats has been recovered in the Kingdom of Lesotho, at the Kao mine operated by Storm Mountain Diamonds. This rare Type IIa gemstone is one of the largest pink diamonds in history to have been recovered.

                                                  Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                  April 19, 2023
                                                  IGI D Show
                                                  News / Events / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals / Behind the scenes

                                                  First International IGI D Show occurring in Dubai May 5-7

                                                  The first international edition of the popular IGI D Show will take place from May 5-7 in Dubai, UAE. Over 100,000 designs from 33 jewelry manufacturers will be on display for representatives from more than 150 prominent retail brands and chain stores.

                                                  Post Author:By John Pollard
                                                  April 15, 2023
                                                  The Eternal Pink diamond
                                                  The Eternal Pink Diamond | Credit: Sotheby's
                                                  News / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  10.57 carat ‘Eternal Pink’ Estimated At $3.3M per-carat

                                                  On June 8 "The Eternal Pink" diamond will go to auction as part of Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels sale in New York. Its pre-sale estimate of more than $3.3 million per-carat is the largest pre-carat estimate ever placed on a diamond or gemstone, according to the auction house.

                                                  Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                  April 13, 2023
                                                  Bright diamond
                                                  Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Setting Recommendations for D-Z Diamond Colors

                                                  Color is one of the most important factors in a diamond's overall beauty and value. When selecting a setting it's important to remember that the type of metal used can have a significant impact on how a diamond's color appears. White, yellow and rose gold settings can all affect how a diamond looks.

                                                  Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                  April 6, 2023
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                                                  News / Events / Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals / Behind the scenes

                                                  IGI GemBlog Climbs to Feedspot’s Top 5

                                                  The IGI GemBlog has improved its position among thousands of blogs and websites, ranked by traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness according to Feedspot, the internet's largest human-curated database of bloggers.

                                                  Post Author:By IGI
                                                  March 31, 2023
                                                  Christie's auction item
                                                  Credit: Christie's
                                                  News / Events / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Christie’s $150M ‘Largest and most valuable collection’ to sell in May

                                                  Christie's is preparing for what may be a record-breaking jewelry sale featuring The World of Heidi Horten, a two-part live auction boasting over 700 pieces of exquisite high jewelry from the estate of the late European collector.

                                                  Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                  March 28, 2023
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                                                  IGI Hosts Reception at Expanded NYC Offices

                                                  IGI's grading lab and offices in New York City have relocated to 545 Fifth Avenue. On March 16th the institute hosted a reception to commemorate the expansion to two floors…

                                                  Post Author:By IGI
                                                  March 24, 2023
                                                  35 carat diamond
                                                  Credit: Bonhams
                                                  News / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Bonhams ‘Perfect’ Eight Million Dollar March

                                                  Bonhams' recorded 'perfect' sales of all 119 items at their aptly named 'Perfect Jewelry Box' auction in New York earlier this month. Every lot offered found a buyer, resulting in a total of 8.1 million dollars.

                                                  Post Author:By Angi Butler
                                                  March 22, 2023
                                                  Pearl necklace
                                                  Credit: Sotheby's
                                                  Events / Opinion / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Coming Tuesday – Sotheby’s Paris Fine Jewels Auction

                                                  A selection of chic, wearable jewelry goes on the block at Sotheby’s Paris this coming Tuesday, March 21st, in a two part sale featuring 347 lots. Of particular note in this sale are pieces incorporating natural pearls.

                                                  Post Author:By Amber Michelle
                                                  March 17, 2023
                                                  Webinar March 15
                                                  Credit: National Jeweler
                                                  News / Events / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  Register Now: Lab Grown Diamond Webinar, March 15

                                                  Join us March 15th at 2:00 pm ET for 'Lab Grown Diamonds: What's now? What's new? What's next?' a webinar presented by IGI and THE MVEye, as part of National Jeweler's Supplier Spotlight webinar series.

                                                  Post Author:By IGI
                                                  March 11, 2023
                                                  Young students and parents
                                                  News / Events / IGI Classroom / For Consumers / For Professionals

                                                  IGI Teaches Children About Gemstones

                                                  Students of the Eugenio Montale Institute in Italy participated in a series of learning sessions involving gemstones and human values. Gemologist Francesco Sequino added his professional experience and insight on behalf of the International Gemological Institute.

                                                  Post Author:By John Pollard
                                                  March 9, 2023
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