WFDB President and WDMF Chair To Conduct Seminar at ADTF

January 28, 2014

World Diamond Mark Foundation to hold seminar at ADTF,

to be conducted jointly by WFDB president and WDMF chair
Ernest Blom, president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), and Alex Popov, chair of the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDMF) will conduct a breakfast seminar during the fifth edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) to present the core messages of the WDM’s generic diamond marketing campaign. The seminar will be held on January 28, from 08:30 a.m. to 09:45 a.m., at the Radisson Blu Astrid, the ADTF’s venue hotel.
At the event, the two industry leaders will provide a detailed update on the WDMF’s work toward the introduction and implementation of the World Diamond Mark’s programs for the generic promotion and advertising of diamonds and diamond jewelry.
“The World Diamond Mark has been founded by the WFDB to address the core issues of consumer desirability through generic marketing, consumer and media confidence in the integrity in polished diamonds, consistent high quality educational programs and a commitment to ethical standards throughout the supply chain. So far, it has made strong progress and has succeeded in gaining the support of the industry’s key players,” Blom said.
“In Antwerp, we’ll demonstrate how the WDM’s programs will be beneficial to all players in the diamond supply pipeline, from diamond manufacturers, through jewelry retailers, down to the end-consumer,” Popov added.
  
About the WDM
The WDM’s global objective is to ensure the health and future growth of the diamond and jewelry industry in the luxury market sector. It is based on three fundamental principles: the education of jewelry retailers about diamonds; confidence building among consumers with the WDM accreditation program; and the creation of a generic marketing program to promote diamonds and diamond jewelry, based on the Authorized Diamond Dealer® concept
The World Diamond Mark® is a not-for-profit foundation, incorporated in Hong Kong.
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#Call4Entry – Ganoksin’s 4th Annual Exhibition: Color Embraced by Metalsmiths

January 27, 2014

Call for Entries: Ganoksin’s 4th Annual Exhibition: “Color Embraced by Metalsmiths” Dhiscentia [Brooche] by Theresa CapellGanoksin is pleased to announce its fourth annual International Online Jewelry Exhibition. Entries will be accepted…

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#Diamond – Successful Opening Day For Fifth Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair

January 27, 2014

Fifth Antwerp Diamond Fair opens to acclaim from visitors,buyers praise variety of goods available   The fifth edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) opened on Sunday January 26, with buyers from all over the world streaming in…

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Sotheby’s Important Jewels Heart Heavy Auction for Your Valentine

January 26, 2014

Hearts At Auction


209

SILVER, GOLD, RUBY AND DIAMOND RING

The crowned heart centering a heart-shaped ruby measuring approximately 7.3 by 6.7 mm, framed by old mine-cut diamonds weighing approximately .35 carat, accented by round rubies, size 6; circa 1890-1900.

Estimate 10,000 — 15,000 USD 



345
PAIR OF PLATINUM AND DIAMOND EARSTUDS
Set with two heart-shaped diamonds weighing 2.03 and 2.01 carats.
379

PLATINUM, 

18 KARAT ROSE GOLD, PINK DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING
Set with a heart-shaped Very Light Pink diamond weighing 5.20 carats, framed and accented by small round near colorless diamonds weighing approximately .40 carat, size 5¾.



22
PROPERTY OF A MIDWESTERN GENTLEMAN
18 KARAT GOLD, RUBY DIAMOND EARCLIPS
The heart-shaped earclips set with round rubies weighing approximately 6.70 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 1.55 carats; fitted with retractable posts.
Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD
173
PAIR OF 18 KARAT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND EARSTUDS

Centering heart-shaped diamonds weighing .96 and .87 carat, framed by small round diamonds weighing .23 carat.

Estimate 5,000 — 7,000 USD 


162
PAIR OF PLATINUM, 
18 KARAT GOLD AND DIAMOND EARRINGS
Centered by two heart-shaped diamonds weighing 2.28 and 2.21 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing 2.06 carats.

Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD 


178
PAIR OF PLATINUM, RUBY AND DIAMOND EARCLIPS, GRAFF
Centering two heart-shaped rubies weighing 3.09 and 3.03 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing approximately 4.00 carats, signed Graff, numbered 6571.
Estimate 70,000 — 90,000 USD 


157
18 KARAT WHITE GOLD, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND RING
Set with a heart-shaped sapphire weighing 8.34 carats, the mounting set with round diamonds weighing approximately .75 carat, size 5½.
Estimate 15,000 — 20,000 USD 



These stunning heart shaped pieces are available at auction on Feb. 6th – perfect for Valentine’s Day gifting!

…don’t miss Sotheby’s Important Jewels Auction, February 6th, 2014

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GIA Adds Scholarship Memorializing Former VP Operations

January 22, 2014
GIA Announces Tawfic Farah Memorial Scholarship
Institute also awards scholarships to 151 students in 29 countries
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has announced the Tawfic Farah Memorial Scholarship, which will be offered beginning June 15, 2014. The annual scholarship will award full tuition for an on-campus student to pursue their Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma, including the required Diamond Grading, Colored Stone Grading and Gem Identification lab classes. The first scholarship will be for a student at GIA’s campus in Mumbai, and will rotate throughout GIA’s global campuses in subsequent years. The application period each year will run through Oct. 31 and is available on GIA’s website atgia.edu/scholarships.
Tawfic Farah, GIA’s former vice president of
International Operations.  Image © GIA
Tawfic Farah, GIA’s vice president of International Operations who passed away in May 2013, made a lasting and important contribution to the Institute’s mission by building strong relationships in Africa and the Middle East; working tirelessly to expand education and beneficiation efforts in Africa; and supporting the global expansion of GIA’s services. He served GIA and the global public for 10 years with a passion and drive bolstered by humor and compassion.
“Tawfic helped countless people, both students and members of the trade, by working to bring GIA’s education programs to communities involved in the gem and jewelry industry throughout the world. He helped build GIA’s relationships with governments and to create opportunities and choices where few had previously existed,” said Susan Jacques, GIA’s president and CEO. “In keeping with the vision Tawfic gifted to GIA, we honor him in a way that reflects his personal passion and continues the great contributions he made to the communities that are part of our industry. His always positive and effervescent presence will be greatly missed.”
In Jan. 2014 the Institute awarded its Fall 2013 scholarships to 151 students in 29 countries. The scholarships, totaling more than $500,000, align with GIA’s goals of providing quality education in gemology and jewelry to the trade and aspiring professionals. Supported by private donors and the GIA endowment fund, these scholarships supplement GIA’s wider scope of offerings. Recipients are eligible to participate in distance education eLearning courses and on-campus classes in Bangkok, Carlsbad, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York and Taiwan; and at the GIA branch in Dubai. 
In 2013, GIA awarded nearly $600,000 in scholarships to 190 students throughout the world.
About GIA
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu.   
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GIA GemFest Seminar Debuts at International Jewellery Tokyo Show

January 19, 2014
GIA GemFest Debuts at International Jewellery Tokyo Show
Institute presents free seminar Jan. 24

Audiences in Japan will have the opportunity to hear from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) experts during a GemFest seminar on Jan. 24 at the International Jewellery Tokyo show. Thomas M. Moses, chief laboratory and research officer for GIA, will present a laboratory update and Ahmadjan Abduriyim, GIA researcher, will discuss corundum mining activities in South East Asia.
Moses, GIA’s executive vice president, will provide an update on GIA laboratory services and research. Moses has been involved in the Institute’s groundbreaking gem identification and research effort. “Japan is an important market for the gem and jewelry industry. This free educational event will offer the audience an update on developments in the laboratory and research,” he said.  
Abduriyim, GIA’s senior research scientist and manager of Colored Stone Services, will share a video and discuss corundum mining in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. “Mining observation and feedback from the region can help GIA improve ruby and sapphire origin determination for the global gem trade,” he said.
Moses oversees all GIA laboratory and research operations and activities. He earned his Graduate Gemologist (GG) diploma from GIA in 1976 and began his career at the GIA laboratory in Santa Monica, Calif., in 1977. In 1986, he joined GIA’s New York laboratory. He was appointed vice president of identification services in 1988; vice president of identification and research services in 2003; and senior vice president of laboratory and research in 2005. In November 2013 he was appointed to the GIA Board of Governors and the position of executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer.

Abduriyim received his doctorate in mineralogy from the Division of Earth and Planetary Science at Kyoto University in Japan. He has authored numerous gemological articles, including work on geographic origin determination of major gemstones and the applications of LA-ICP-MS in the gemological field, which have been published in major gemological periodicals such as GIA’s award-winning quarterly scientific journal Gems & Gemology.
GIA’s Tokyo GemFest will be held on Jan. 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at 605 Room, Conference building of Tokyo Big Sight, 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo.

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An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu. 
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Celebrities Turn "Golden" Globes into Platinum Globes!

January 15, 2014
TOP MOVIE AND TELEVISION STARS WEAR PLATINUM JEWELRY TO


THE 71st ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS

Hollywood’s biggest movie and television stars celebrated their achievements wearing platinum jewelry at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards and related parties this evening.

From the large diamond stud earrings as seen on Reese Witherspoon, to Jennifer Lawrence’s black and white diamond bracelets, leading actresses chose to showcase their jewels in naturally white platinum settings that truly enhance the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones. Platinum is the precious metal that never changes color nor fades. It’s the ideal choice for life’s most unforgettable moments.

Following is a list of stars who celebrated tonight’s achievements in PLATINUM:

Jennifer Lawrence in Platinum by Neil Lane

  • Art Deco platinum chandelier earrings with black spinel, onyx, black diamonds, jade and coral
  • 4 Platinum bracelets with white and black diamonds
  • 2 platinum and diamond rings
  • *Total value = $2.5 million

Julia Roberts in Platinum by Harry Winston

  • Platinum and emerald cut diamond ear studs with micro pave
  • Platinum and diamond cocktail ring

Reese Witherspoon in Platinum by Harry Winston

  • Platinum and round diamond ear studs (4 carats)
  • Platinum ring with a 10-carat emerald cut diamond
  • 3 stacked platinum and diamond line bracelets
Louise Roe in Platinum by Chopard

  • Platinum and diamond cluster earrings (12 carats)
  • Platinum and diamond line bracelet (27 carats)
  • Platinum and diamond Floral ring (8 carats)

Zosia Mamet in Platinum by Lorraine Schwartz

  • Platinum earrings
  • Platinum ring

Kerry Washington in Platinum by Fred Leighton
  • Platinum and diamond earrings from the 1920’s 
  • Art Deco platinum brooch with rock crystal and diamonds
  • Platinum ring from the 1920’s with diamonds and onyx



Lena Dunham in Platinum by Harry Winston

  • Platinum and diamond Riviera necklace
  • Platinum and diamond ear studs

Greta Gerwig in Platinum by Fred Leighton

  • Art Deco platinum ring with diamonds and aquamarine
  • Art Deco platinum ring with diamonds and onyx


Zooey Deschanel in Platinum by Neil Lane

  • Platinum flower earrings with diamonds, pearl, and citrine
  • Platinum bracelet with diamonds and pearl
  • Platinum ring with diamonds and pearl

Sarah Hyland in Platinum by Lorraine Schwartz

  • Platinum stud earrings
  • Platinum bracelet
  • Platinum ring

Emma Roberts in Platinum by Neil Lane

  • Platinum chandelier earrings with turquoise
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About Platinum JewelryPlatinum is the ideal choice for red carpet jewelry because it holds diamonds and precious gemstones more securely than any other metal. It is not only the highest quality metal, but its density makes it one of the most durable and enduring precious metals. Platinum is also naturally white, unlike white gold, which means it will not cast any tint onto a diamond or gemstone, allowing the stone’s genuine color to sparkle brightly.

For more information, please visit Platinum Guild International USA’s sites:
Consumer website: www.preciousplatinum.com
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/jewelryplatinum
Twitter page: www.twitter.com/ptjewelry

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53rd Annual Miami Beach #Antique Show Attracts Thousands….

January 14, 2014
Thousands of Antique Enthusiasts Gather for the 
53rd Annual Original Miami Beach Antique Show
U.S. Antique Shows Hosts World Renowned Event Featuring New Categories and Inaugural Jewelry Series

Yafa Signed Jewels Booth #2162
For its 53rd year, U.S. Antique Shows welcomes attendees and exhibitors back to The Original Miami Beach Antique Show, the world’s largest indoor antique show, which will be held Jan. 30 – Feb. 3, 2014 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. This must-attend event showcases 1,000 established dealers from across the globe, featuring Renaissance to Retro era collections such as fine art, American and European silver, antique jewelry, 17th-19th century furniture, and more.
JS Fearnley Booth #2122

U.S. Antique Shows is also a proponent of continuing antique jewelry education and will premiere The Original Miami Beach Antique Jewelry Series prior to the start of the show on Jan. 30. zThe jewelry conference, Jan. 28-29, will include educational sessions from notable jewelry experts as well as a complementary tour of the David Webb Exhibit at the Norton Museum of Art and the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. For a complete conference schedule and details on registration costs, visit www.MiamiBeachAntiqueShow.com.
In order to continue with the show’s ongoing philanthropic community efforts, this year’s charity raffle will benefitAutism Speaks. The non-profit organization is the world leader in funding research and increasing awareness of the causes, prevention and treatments for autism, along with advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Raffle tickets will be available to win prizes including special antique pieces. The grand prize winner will receive a stainless steel Rolex Datejust watch donated by Raymond Lee Jewelers of Boca Raton, FL (Booth No. 3129).  An additional winner will receive a pair of Miami Heat tickets from the Miami Herald. Raffle tickets can be purchased during the show at $25 each, five tickets for $100. All monies collected will benefit Autism Speaks, Inc.

“Raymond Lee Jewelers is honored to be a part of The Original Miami Beach Antique Show’s raffle benefiting Autism Speaks. One of Raymond Lee Jewelers’ core principles is giving back to our community, and Autism Speaks is one of our favorite organizations,” says Jeff Josephson, president of Raymond Lee Jewelers. “A Rolex was the perfect item to donate to the raffle, given its prestigious name, beautiful design and powerful movement. We hope this watch will generate excitement among attendees of the show and we wish everyone good luck!”
Show times are Thursday, Jan. 30 to Sunday, Feb. 2 from 12-8 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 3 from 12- 6 p.m.Admission is $20 to attend all five days. For more information about the show or to purchase tickets, call 239.732.6642 or visit www.MiamiBeachAntiqueShow.com. 
About U.S. Antique Shows
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show is produced by U.S. Antique Shows, a division of GLM. U.S. Antique Shows, the world’s largest producer of indoor antique shows, focuses on presenting a wide range of antiques as well as antique, vintage and estate jewelry and watches to 50,000 consumers annually. The company is the only producer that serves the unique needs of the antique and antique jewelry industry supporting sales in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Miami Beach and New York. Their shows host internationally recognized dealers promoting the purchase of rare and unusual historic merchandise to antiques collectors, novice enthusiasts, socialites and celebrities. U.S. Antique Shows draws more than 3,000 dealers from 22 countries worldwide exhibiting their signature collections in 400,000 net square feet across nine shows.
For more information, visit www.USAntiqueShows.com, 
like us on Facebook: Facebook.com/OMBAS, 
follow us on Twitter: @USAntiqueShows 
and explore our Pinterest: Pinterest.com/USAntiqueShows. 
Check out our new blog at www.USAntiqueShows.com/TheQuill.aspx.
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StyleLab’s Golden Globes Suite Big Success Millions in Jewelry to Grace the Red Carpet!

January 12, 2014
CELEBRITIES VISITED STYLELAB’S SUITE DURING GOLDEN GLOBES WEEK TO BORROW MILLIONS IN JEWELRY FOR THE RED CARPET
Style Expert Michael O’Connor Curated a Collection of the Most Exclusive Baubles
This past week, celebrities including Betsy Brandt (“Breaking Bad”), Garcelle Beauvais (“Web Therapy”), Sherri Saum (“The Fosters”), Sandrine Holt (“House of Cards”), Ambyr Childers (“Ray Donovan”), Mollee Gray (“Teen Beach Movie”), Angela Kinsey (“The Office”), Kate Flannery (“The Office”), Kate Linder (“The Young & the Restless”) and others as well as top wardrobe stylists/costume designers, got a coveted appointment at StyleLab’s Jewelry Suite taking place during Golden Globes Week. Guests had the opportunity to borrow from over $30 million worth of jewelry for the Golden Globe Awards and related parties.
Michael O’Connor, leading style expert and television personality, curated a selection of baubles from world-renowned brands such as Dena Kemp, Diamonds With A Story™   Nature’s Beauty Collection of Sustainable Jewelry, Farah Khan, Fei Liu, Jewelry by Gail, Just Jules, Kallati™, Paula Crevoshay, and Takat, among others.
Here’s the scoop on what celebrities and their stylists were eyeing for the Golden Globe Awards, and surrounding red carpet parties.
Sherri Saum was a big fan of a bracelet from Dena Kemp featuring over 100 carats of diamonds and colored gemstones.
Angela Kinsey gravitated towards a two-tone bangle and ring from the Diamonds With A Story™ “Nature’s Beauty Collection of Sustainable Jewelry”. The collection is made of gold from the Kennecott Utah Copper mine in the US, with white and rare champagne diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia, also sustainably and ethically mined.
Betsy Brandt couldn’t wait to try on a pair of dangling earrings from Farah Khan with over 19 carats of diamonds, priced at $43,857. She also obsessed over the clover pendant from Kallati™, which includes 4 carats of pave set brilliant white diamonds, priced at $15,000.
Garcelle Beauvais looked stunning in a pair of amethyst, pink sapphire, and diamond earrings from Fei Liu, priced at $12,000. These earrings are a fabulous way to wear the Pantone Color of the Year – “Radiant Orchid”.
Sandrine Holt loved the 5.5 carat diamond ring with perfectly matched rose-cut diamonds from Just Jules, priced at $6,820.
The “Floral Gem Garden” earrings from Jewelry by Gail captivated Ambyr Childers. Priced at $10,500, these earrings feature over 10 carats of Madeira citrine and diamonds. Ambyr was also drawn to a pair of earrings from Paula Crevoshay with over 21 carats of emeralds and diamonds, priced at $58,500.


Emerald was also the gemstone favored by Kate Flannery. She couldn’t take her eyes off a ring from Takat featuring a 13.05 carat emerald center surrounded by diamonds, priced at $87,053.

 
Hollywood’s biggest stars selected many other designs featured in StyleLab’s Jewelry Suite for the Golden Globes and parties. Final jewelry confirmations will be disclosed following the red carpet on Sunday.
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GIA to Develop World-Class Pearl Testing Facility with Bahrain

January 12, 2014
GIA Collaborates with Bahrain to Develop World-Class Pearl Testing Facility
Memorandum of Understanding helps the Kingdom build on its pearling history

The Bahrain Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help develop the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Gemstone and Pearl Testing Laboratory (GPTLB) into a world-class research centre for natural pearls.
“We’re pleased to contribute GIA’s expertise and research  to build on Bahrain’s history and reputation as a leading centre for natural pearl research and production,” said Tom Moses, GIA’s executive vice president and chief laboratory and research officer.
The initiative, which was agreed on in Nov. 2013, is to protect and enrich Bahrain’s pearling industry by increasing capacity, research, expertise and technology at the GPTLB, and by identifying further opportunities for growth. The memorandum builds on Bahrain’s history as a world pearling centre, an industry once considered the backbone of the Kingdom’s economy.
“This is an exciting development for Bahrain’s pearling industry. By working in partnership with GIA, the GPTLB will be provided with the facilities and expertise required to capitalise on regional and international trade and investment opportunities in this fast growing sector,” said Dr. Hassan Abdullah Fakhro, the minister of Industry and Commerce.
“We are delighted to be working in partnership with GIA, a leading source of research, standards, and education in gems and jewellery, to ensure the GPTLB has the tools required to boost Bahrain’s pearl production capacity,” added H.E. Kamal bin Ahmed, Minister of Transportation and Acting Chief Executive of the Bahrain EDB. “Historically, pearling was the backbone of our economy, and we want to capitalise on our heritage, combined with world-class techniques and processes, to create a centre of excellence for the industry here in Bahrain.”
GIA has an established presence in the Middle East, conducting education programs and courses in major trade centres including Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
About GIA
An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.
Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism. Visit www.gia.edu.  
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