GemFind Newsletter 2-16-2016

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Centurion Honors Designers, Retailers in Scottsdale

Brecken Branstrator National Jeweler Feb. 16

Centurion honored a number of brands, designers and retailers for excellence during its recently concluded show in Scottsdale. The winners of the Centurion Design Awards were announced at a gala dinner held last week, as were the Vendors’

CVD Lab-Grown Diamonds with GIA Natural Diamond Certificates

Chaim Even-Zohar IDEX Feb. 16

Alibaba, the leading online internet platform for global wholesale trade, has sent special Trade Alerts by email to millions of potential diamond buyers, offering CVD Lab-Grown Diamonds with GIA Natural Diamond Certificates as one of its Top Products of the Week.

Rapaport News Feb. 15

The 404.2-carat gem has been confirmed as a “top-tier,” type-IIa, D-color diamond, according to a statement February 15. It was recovered from alluvial mining at Mining Block 8 at the company’s Lulo Diamond Project in the African nation. Lucapa Diamond Company said it has recovered the largest

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How About That Classic Jewelry at the Grammys?

Turquil Lambo Indesign.Jewelry Feb. 16

The Grammy Awards red carpet is seldom surprising—except last night, when much of the jewelry I saw being worn by the music industry’s A-listers was, atypically, quite tame. In many cases, in fact, at the 58th annual Grammy Awards, the jewels were downright classic.

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Interview With a Director of the New Lab-Grown Diamond Association

Rob Bates JCK Feb. 10

Richard S. Garard, CEO of equipment manufacturer Microwave Enterprises, was recently appointed secretary general of the International Grown Diamond Association, the just-formed umbrella organization for the lab-grown diamond industry.

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Pantone Names the 10 Colors Expected to Rule Fall

Hannah Connorton National Jewelry Feb.11

On Thursday, the Pantone Color Institute released its latest Fashion Color Report, a semi-annual predictive palette that comes out in the midst of New York Fashion Week, when Pantone takes a comprehensive look at the hues most commonly spotted on the runway.

stonechicky The Israeli Diamond Industry Blog Feb. 15

Many a couple will be rocking new diamond jewelry this Valentine’s Day. This is a long-respected tradition, and diamond jewelry is among the top 3 gifts on Valentine’s Day. However, some minerals are much rarer than what you’ll find on your Valentine’s jewelry.

Philippines to sell Imelda Marcos's 'ill-gotten' jewels, worth millions

Juliet Perry CNN Feb. 16

The Philippine government has approved the auction of former first lady Imelda Marcos' jewelry collection -- worth approximately $21 million in total. There are three collections, each boasting a dazzling array of different jewels and precious stones.Two of these are still being contested

The Art Of Designing Engagement Rings

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Feb. 11

The Leang Timpuseng cave paintings may be the origins of art, but many other ancient forms of artistry are still very much alive today. Jewelry may seem like frivolous adornment to some, but

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Online Diamond Trading Myths It’s Time to Leave Behind

Debra Greenstein RapNet Blog Feb. 15

In the diamond business, tradition can be hard to ignore. With such a complex and defined supply chain, many believe that there is no way to adjust existing buying, selling and distribution models to include a digital element.

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