By Erika W. The Diamond Development Initiative International (DDI) has been awarded a grant from Cartier. The grant's focus is to implement "Development Diamond Standards" for artisanal diamond production. DDI is working with local leaders in Sierra Leone to locate mining sites that are environmentally sound-...
Diamond Development Initiative Receives Grant from Cartier CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in diamond and jewelry news... Wall Street Journal: A British Affair From symbols of monarchic power for the Diamond Jubilee to sporting motifs for the Olympics, local jewelers go to town. Garrard's Diamond Jubilee Pendant CNBC: Watch and Je...
Jewels for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and Other Jewelry News CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Before hitting the red carpet, celebrities visited the StyleLab jewelry suite in Beverly Hills to select award winning designs from Rio Tinto's Global Design Competition. Several designs were chosen to be worn on the red carpet including "The World of Champagne" diamond earrings worn by CSI actres...
Rio Tinto Design Competition Jewelry at the 2012 Oscars CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. A few months ago JCK published a list of "10 Products That Revolutionized the Jewelry Trade." While we don't envy this task, which JCK admits was rife with conflict, we're hard-pressed to see how the jewelry trade can be reduced to 10 products. JCK's "products" include "jewels, watches, techniques...
JCK’s “10 Products That Revolutionized the Jewelry Trade” CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members From initial rendering to finished ring, this week's featured jewel illustrates the process of handcrafting a jewelry piece. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! Ring rendering by Mike Robinson from...
Jewel of the Week – The Creation of a Pink Diamond Double Halo Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Retail Diamond Prices Steady in February Pricescope charted slight changes in retail diamond prices for February 2012. Prices are based on vendor listings of over 450,000 diamonds in the Pricescope database. The price chart is updated monthly. Retail Diamond Price Percentages for February 2012 ...
Diamond Prices News Roundup – February 2012 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. The historic Beau Sancy diamond will lead Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels Sale in Geneva on May 15, 2012. The 34.98 double rose-cut diamond has an impressive provenance, as the stone has been passed through four royal families of France, England, Prussia, and the House of Orange. The d...
Sotheby’s to Auction Historic 34.98 carat Beau Sancy Diamond CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Substantial diamond jewelry took center stage at the 2012 Academy Awards. Celebrities sported luxurious jewels in tasteful combinations: Simple earrings were paired with grand necklaces, while elaborate chandeliers and drop earrings flew solo. Notable pieces include Natalie Portman's v-shaped diam...
Jewelry Highlights from the 2012 Academy Awards CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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