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A Tale of Two Grading Systems: Comparing Diamonds’ 4Cs to DANAT’s Natural-Pearl Standards

The criteria for evaluating these gems may differ in some ways, but they also have a lot in common.

The Art of Chaumet

Over two centuries of the Parisian jewelry house’s archival drawings come to life in a book on its nature-inspired creations.

Breathing New Life into Heirloom Pieces

The upsides of upcycling: Repurposing vintage bridal jewels keeps them fresh while preserving their sentimental value.

Recycle or Reform? Getting to the Source of Responsible Jewelry

Reusing old materials is increasingly popular, but some critics say efforts should concentrate on ethical mining and traceability first.

Eco-Friendly Is the Mother of Invention for Diamond and Jewelry Companies

Climate of innovation: Miners, manufacturers and brands are taking creative steps to help save the planet.

Clients Need Real Talk from Retailers About Sustainable Jewelry

Preaching what you practice: Today’s shoppers are thinking about how their purchases fit into the social and environmental landscape — which means jewelers have to engage in some potentially tough conversations.

How the Jewelry Trade Is Cleaning Up Its Green Lexicon

Terms of transparency: Labels like ‘sustainable’ and ‘recycled’ have become common, but they don’t always reflect reality.

A Pair of Carbon Footprints: Setting the Bar for Natural and Lab-Grown

The diamond standard: It’s no simple matter to make green guidelines for both mined and synthetic stones, but government and trade bodies are working to do just that.

What’s Your Business Doing to Make Jewelry More Sustainable?

Industry leaders share the steps they’re taking to create a better future.

The GIA Sustainability Agenda

The institute’s environmental, social and governance program aims to integrate responsible practices into its core business strategy

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