Grading
After tough year, gem labs scout for businessThe world's gem grading labs experienced a year full of twists and turns with the recession prompting layoffs and even a lab closure. But business seems to be picking up for the loupe-and-microscope set. Read More 
GSI expands PhotospeX serviceNew York--New York-based lab Gemological Science International (GSI) announced today it is expanding its diamond-light analysis service, called PhotospeX, worldwide as of October, making the service available to more of its customers. Read More GemEx offering diamond-beauty evaluations in NYCNew York--GemEx Systems Inc. recently announced that, in conjunction with DMB Partnership, it is now are offering diamond-beauty evaluations at a New York City Diamond District location. Read More Counterfeit diamond reports surface in SACarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that a client in Johannesburg, South Africa, recently purchased three diamonds found to have counterfeit grading reports. Read More Venus Jewel offers Chinese version of grading bookMumbai, India--Venus Jewel is launching a copy of its grading book in Chinese during the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair to make it easier for customers in Hong Kong and China to understand the company's grading system. Read More Gem-A, SSEF link up in EuropeLondon--The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) and the Swiss Gemmological Institute (SSEF) have signed a memorandum of understanding that allows Gem-A to outsource gemstone and pearl testing to Basel, Switzerland-based SSEF. Read More Collectors Universe to sell GemprintNewport Beach, Calif.--Collectors Universe recently announced that it is discontinuing further development of Gemprint technology, a process that optically fingerprints diamonds in order to make them easier to trace, and that it is putting the technology up for sale. Read More GIA to extend lab services for Hong Kong showCarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is sending a team of top gemological experts to Hong Kong to offer additional lab services ahead of the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair. Read More IGI launches same-day gradingNew York--The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has launched a new same-day grading service, enabling clients of its North and South American laboratories to submit and pick up graded stones in the same business day. Read More 
GIA launches new Diamond Sealing ServiceCarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) unveiled a new Diamond Sealing Service on Wednesday. Read More IGI expands Ramat Gan labRamat Gan, Israel--Due to an increased demand for services, the International Gemological Institute (IGI) has expanded its full-service gemological laboratory in diamond trade center Ramat Gan. Read More GIA taking extra steps to explain fluorescenceCarlsbad, Calif.--In an effort to educate the public about ultraviolet fluorescence in diamonds, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will include extra information about the phenomenon in every grading report that carries a diamond-fluorescence description of medium or stronger. Read More GemEx redesigns cert to focus on diamond beautyNew York--GemEx Systems Inc. has announced the launch of its recently redesigned GemEx Certificate, which has been re-tooled to emphasize a diamond's beauty. Read More GCAL clarifies details of equipment saleNew York--The Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has issued a statement clarifying information circulating about lab equipment that is for sale. Read More Palmieri completes acquisition of GCALNew York--The Palmieri Group, led by well-known gemologist Don A. Palmieri, has concluded its acquisition of the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) and other assets from Collectors Universe Inc. Read More Australian lab reports undisclosed treated diamondsSydney, Australia--The Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA) reports an "alarming" increase in the number of treated diamonds being submitted to the lab as natural diamonds. Read More 
C.R. 'Cap' Beesley disconnects from AGLNew York--Well-known gemologist and former American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) President C.R. "Cap" Beesley is no longer affiliated with the lab, which is now under new ownership. Read More Collectors Universe CEO leavingNewport Beach, Calif.--Collectors Universe Inc. announced earlier this week that Chief Executive Officer Michael Haynes is leaving the company on April 1, according to a news release. Read More ImaGem introduces $21 diamond-grading certificatePhiladelphia--ImaGem Inc. has introduced a $21 diamond-grading certificate for stones up to 1.01 carats, according to a release from the company. Read More Collectors Universe exiting grading businessNewport Beach, Calif.--The company that owns both the Gem Certification and Assurance Laboratory (GCAL) and the American Gemological Laboratory (AGL) is getting out of the business of grading diamonds and gemstones, it announced on Monday. Read More Dallahan resigns from AGS LaboratoriesLas Vegas--AGS Laboratories President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Dallahan has resigned, the Las Vegas-based organization announced on Friday. Read More AGS to be primary grader for Royal Asscher CutNew York--American Gem Society Laboratories is set to introduce a Light Performance Diamond Quality Report for the Royal Asscher Cut and will be the primary grader of this cut in the United States, according to a release from Royal Asscher. Read More GIA intros courses in Jaipur, releases new catalogCarlsbad, 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. Read More HRD Antwerp intros new certs, expands to New YorkAntwerp, Belgium--The HRD Antwerp-Diamond Lab has a new diamond certificate that features enhanced security measures, a refined cut grade and is able to be retrieved and downloaded online. Read More 
GIA reduces dossier feesCarlsbad, Calif.--The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is reducing the cost of the GIA Diamond Dossier service by up to 12 percent for diamonds weighing up to 1.49 carats. Read More |
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