Biggest tanzanite ever headed to Tucson
Jaipur, India--Rare Multicolor Gems' cutting facility in Jaipur, India, has just cut and polished the largest tanzanite on record, a clean, 525.55-carat stone that is poised to go on display at the...
GIA intros courses in Jaipur, releases new catalog
Carlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA), together with the Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery (IIGJ), has announced plans to offer two gemological courses in Jaipur, India.
Stars rock Grammys in cuffs, drop earrings
Los Angeles—The music industry was singing the blues when it came to fashion at last night's 50th Annual Grammy Awards, with crooners such as Rihanna, Beyonce and Nelly Furtado donning...
New chair, vice chair at helm of GJEPC
Mumbai, India—Members of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India's national jewelry promotion organization, unanimously elected new leadership at a meeting held earlier...
Stars out in diamond force at SAGs
Los Angeles—With the Golden Globes running via press conference this year and the Oscars broadcast still in question, Hollywood's A-list swarmed the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards last...
Bold cuffs dominate 2007 American Music Awards
Los Angeles—Some of the biggest names in the nation's music industry chose bold cuffs and black or gold dresses as the top look for the 2007 American Music Awards, held last night at the Nokia...
 Bridget Hall signs on with Marco Bicego
New York--Model Bridget Hall has appeared in ads for everything from Guess Jeans and Pepsi to Valentino and Versace. And now she's adding designer jewelry brand Marco Bicego to her ever-growing roster...
Gemfields acquires Kagem emerald mine
London—Gem exploration and mining company Gemfields has raised $60 million to fund its future expansion plans and simultaneously completed the acquisition of Zambia's largest emerald mine,...
GIA's 'Loupe' celebrates 60 years
Carlsbad, Calif.—The Summer 2007 issue of "The Loupe: GIA World News" commemorates the award-winning magazine's 60th anniversary with a lead story detailing its history.
The Jewelry Channel going off-air
Austin, Texas—In yet another sign of tough economic times, a Texas-based jewelry television network announced it will cease operations in early August.