Your Annual Opportunity to Support Ganoksin!

December 8, 2012

The Gem and Jewelry World’s Foremost Resource on The Internet. Open to the public, Free of Charge!Greetings!Each year at this time, we reach out to ask you and the Orchid community to help sustain the Ganoksin project. Ganoksin is run by a group of peo…

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Kevan Hall Spring 2013 With Accessories By Erica Courtney

December 8, 2012

Fashion designer Kevan Hall launched his Spring 2013 collection at his atelier in Los Angeles this week.  The star-studded event featured beautiful dresses bursting with rich, bright colors, along with gowns from his White Label collecti…

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Dom Pedro Aquamarine Unveiled at Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History!

December 7, 2012

Photo Credit: Jim DiLoretoPictured Left to Right: Donor Jeff Bland, Curator Jeffrey Post, Sant Director Kirk Johnson,and Donor Jane M. Mitchell unveil the Dom Pedro Aquamarine. The largest cut-gem aquamarine in the world, the Dom Pedro is now…

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Dec. 10th – Christie’s Magnificent Jewels

December 7, 2012

CHRISTIE’S TO PRESENT AN EXPANDED PRE-HOLIDAY SALE OF OVER 300 LOTS, LED BY A STUNNING 50-CARAT D-COLOR DIAMOND RING BY GRAFFESTIMATED AT US$7-10 MILLIONIMPORTANT DIAMONDS, FINE COLORED GEMSTONES, NATURAL PEARLS,VINTAGE JEWELS & SC…

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DeNatale Jewelers in the Historic Trinity Building

December 5, 2012

DeNatale Jewelers Unveils Its New Space in the Historic Trinity BuildingOn November 28th, 104 year old DeNatale Jewelers, a beloved jewelry institution in the Financial District, celebrated its grand re-opening in the historic Trinity building at 111 B…

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An Historic Imperial Russian Jewel from the Collection of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman

December 5, 2012

Gorgeous Brooch in today’s Sotheby’s Auction…

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GIA Opens Gem Laboratory in Japan

December 4, 2012

GIA Opens Gem Laboratory in JapanIndustry-leading diamond grading services to serve public, industryCARLSBAD, Calif. – Dec. 3, 2012 – GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is now offering diamond grading services in Tokyo.  The Institute…

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From Slavery Comes Creative and Physical Freedom – Made By Survivors

December 4, 2012

Made By Survivors is a not-for-profit dedicated to the economic empowerment of women worldwide, addressing global poverty and marginalization of women. This information is a Guest Post by Dianna Badalament, Jewelry Program Manager at Made By …

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WDC Speech to the 2012 Kimberley Process Plenary Meeting

November 30, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C.: NOVEMBER 27, 2012 – Over the past 10 years, the Kimberley Process has proven the effectiveness of international cooperation, said Eli Izhakoff, President of the World Diamond Council, in  his address today to the KP Plenary Meeti…

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#WordlessWednesday – Spotlight On The Metal Edge of Etienne Perret

November 28, 2012

#WordlessWednesday is reserved for the few elite DesignLines that have that distinct look – when you see a piece you know immediately who designed it.  When Jewelry is this beautiful – words get in the way! Spotlight on Etienne Perret……

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