Lab also rolling out new comments clarifying impact of fluorescence.
Category: Synthetics
The threat of lab-grown and the importance of screening will be the focus of a LinkedIn Live with International Gemological Institute (IGI) execs Avi Levy and Steve Rees.
Expansion of store network and lab-grown line also contribute to fourth-quarter hike.
GSI has received jewelry containing pink, yellow and brown stones posing as naturals.
Institute will offer same-day report verification to confirm a diamond matches its inscription.
New York location will house five verification machines, which members can use for free.
Pear-shaped stone bears forged GIA inscription.
Gem-Tech received three lab-grown stones fraudulently paired with GIA reports for natural diamonds.
Jewelers are overpricing synthetics, says Olivia Landau of The Clear Cut.
Rapaport Statement - Nov 21, 2023.
Lab-grown provider ties up with Roseate and The Future Rocks.