GCAL offers consumer-focused initiatives
New York—Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) is launching three new services to spark sales opportunities for members.
GCAL debuts Ideal Cut diamond cert
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) debuted its new Ideal Cut diamond-grading certificate at the JA New York Winter Show on Sunday.
GCAL achieves ISO accreditation
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has received an accreditation signifying it conforms to international standards for accurate and reliable diamond grading, the New...
GCAL unveils electronic cert at JA New York
New York—At the JA New York Summer Show, the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) unveiled its new Electronic Diamond Grading Certificate, a tool that lab officials say is designed to...
GCAL shows off new digs, welcomes Nancy Robey
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) opened new state-of-the-art facilities last month and welcomed aboard jewelry-industry veteran Nancy Robey.
CDE offers membership incentive
New York—In an effort to attract more traffic to its Web site, the Certified Diamond Exchange (CDE) is now offering $100 off any diamond purchase to those who sign up for the service.
Whitehall to use GCAL certs
Newport Beach, Calif.—Whitehall Jewellers has selected the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) to provide diamond certification for the White Star diamond programs in all of its...
GCAL launches new Web site
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has announced the launch of a new Web site, Gemfacts.org, which includes a certificate search-and-verification feature, a page detailing...
Colored-diamond treatments focus of AGA conference
South Woodstock, Vt.—Fancy-colored-diamond treatments and consumer-protection issues will be at the top of the agenda at the Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) 2007 Las Vegas Conference,...
GCAL launches certified-diamond exchange
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has launched the Certified Diamond Exchange (CDE), a free online diamond exchange where JBT-listed retailers, wholesalers and manufacture...
GCAL offers zero-tolerance guarantee
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has launched what it is calling a "zero-tolerance guarantee" on all of its diamond-grading certificates, eliminating any wiggle room that...
CIBJO focus fixed on sustainable development
Cape Town, South Africa—The second day of the 2007 CIBJO Congress featured two panel sessions on sustainable practices.
GCAL, AGL to host 'leadership chat' at VNU CEO Summit
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) and American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) will host an exclusive executive session with business-management icon and author Tom Peters,...
Jewelry Summit connects majors, world-class speakers
Atlanta—About 200 top executives from major U.S. retailers and international suppliers convened for the 2nd Annual Fine Jewelry CEO Summit, held here last month.
GCAL to certify Christie's diamonds
Newport Beach, Calif.—Collectors Universe Inc. has announced that its diamond authentication and grading division, the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL), has been approved by...
Couture's expanded model a hit with exhibitors and buyers
New York—Unveiling an extended and expanded show model, Couture announced it had a successful run during its May 30-June 4 stay in Las Vegas.
Judith Ripka to present keynote at 'Women in the Know'
New York—The merging of creativity and business principles will be the focus of the Women's Jewelry Association's (WJA) 4th Annual Women in the Know Conference, to be held March 16 at the...
N.J. jeweler wins store makeover from AGL, GCAL
New York—Jeweler Leo Fasseas, owner of Leo Fasseas Jewelers in Livingston, N.J., was in the middle of a major store remodeling when he heard some very good news. Fasseas was the raffle winner...
GCAL, AGL partner with Malca-Amit
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) and the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) have announced an agreement with Malca-Amit USA LLC to use its worldwide delivery system...
GCAL names diamond-industry vet to EVP
New York—The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has announced the appointment of diamond-market veteran Howard Pomerantz to executive vice president.