By Erika Winters Q&A with Mike Asscher Globe-trotting diamantaire and managing director of the Royal Asscher Diamond Company, Mike Asscher joins Pricescope's Q&A with the diamond and jewelry trade. Mr. Asscher started his career with Royal Asscher as a diamond cutter and later worked as an assistant buye...
Q&A with Mike Asscher, Managing Director of Royal Asscher Diamond Company CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. L’Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels is set to open February 2012 at the company's Paris headquarters in Place Vendome. The school is open to anyone with a passion for jewelry, and enrollment for the February sessions begins on November 15. "L'Ecole offers a unique opportunity to discover and learn for thos...
Van Cleef & Arpels to Open Jewelry School CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Retail Diamond Prices Down The list below reflects retail diamond price changes for October 2011. 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 October 2011 0 to 0.5 ct 3% down ...
Diamond Prices News Roundup – October 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Fabulous Jewelry Shared by Pricescope Members This week's featured jewel is a diamond solitaire engagement ring posted by LittleRiver. Thanks everyone for sharing your gorgeous jewelry in the Show Me the Bling forum! LittleRiver's new engagement ring features a 1.06ct F color SI1 clarit...
Jewel of the Week – Mark Morrell Petite Torchiere Engagement Ring CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Researchers at Ehime University in Matsuyama, Japan, have created the first perfectly spherical diamond, according to a report from the Daily Yomiuri. The 4ct lab-created diamond has a 7.5mm diameter and is called Hime, a diamond variety produced by the university's Geodynamics Research Center. The la...
Lab Creates World’s First Perfectly Spherical Diamond CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. Some of the latest stories in Kimberley Process & Fair Trade Diamond news... Israeli Diamond News - WFDB President Urges Rough Diamond Trade to Respect Kimberley Process On the eve of the 2011 Plenary of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), the President of the World Federation ...
Kimberley Process – Fair Trade Diamond News Roundup October 2011 CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. On October 24, the American Gem Trade Association announced the winners of the 2012 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards celebrating innovation in jewelry design and lapidary arts. 454 entrants were judged at the annual competition, which was held October 22-23 in New York City. Enjoy highlights...
2012 AGTA Spectrum Award Winners Announced CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
By Erika W. They call it an ATM, but we like to think of it as a vending machine for those hungering for a gold bar or a quick diamond goodie. If you're in Mumbai, you'll be able to visit this new machine, which dispenses diamond jewelry, gold coins, bars, and other sparkly sundries. Customers can simply tap th...
ATM Machine Dispenses Diamond Jewelry and Gold CLICK HERE TO VIEW POST
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