Italian Grading Lab Warns of Synthetic-Diamond Scam

Gem-Tech received three lab-grown stones fraudulently paired with GIA reports for natural diamonds.

2024 Design Trends, and This Week’s Other News

Three jewelers share what they keep on their desks, and tourists find a valuable souvenir at a national park.

Malyia McNaughton Takes Over as President of BIJC

Three new members join Black in Jewelry Coalition’s board of directors.

GIA Executive Anna Martin Set to Retire

Senior vice president of institute and industry relations will leave in December after nine years.

The Weekly Gems: News and Videos from Around the Web

The latest roundup includes a call for solidarity with Israel, and jewelers’ unusual confessions.

Arkansas Jeweler Loyd Charles Stanley Dies at 84

Longtime retailer invented the Identi-Jewel and Identi-Gem cameras.

JA New York Taps Matthew Tratner as Show Director

Former Sarine and GIA executive joins ahead of October fair at Jacob Javits Center.

AWDC President David Gotlib Resigns

Third-generation diamantaire took on role last year.

Flawed Diamonds Are Seeing a Complex Downturn

Weak demand has left manufacturers with growing inventories of unsalable SI goods.

IGI Hires Former Sarine Exec as Operations Head

Jeni Campagna will also oversee business development in North America.

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