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Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Scientists at De Beers examined a 6.87-carat lab-grown CVD diamond intentionally shaped to imitate a rough natural crystal. • Analysis by the GIA identified key irregularities, including non-parallel faces and microscopic polishing lines, revealing its synthetic origin. • There is currently no evidence of widespread switching, but screening instruments can be adapted for rough material if needed. It was only a matter of time. Rapaport reported earlier this week that scientists at De Beers examined a lab-grown 6.87-carat stone that growers intentionally shaped to imitate a rough natural-diamond crystal. The near-colorless stone is believed to be the first time creators of a synthetic chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond have shaped it to resemble a rough diamond, according to an article submitted by the De Beers UK science and technology team for the spring issue of Gems & Gemology, the quarterly journal of the Ge...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • Canadian artist Reena Ahluwalia created two custom artworks to celebrate the World Jewellery Confederation’s (CIBJO) Centenary Year. • The pieces include a circular painting titled “”The CIBJO Centenary Icon”” and a commemorative artwork named “”The CIBJO Centenary Medal.”” • Both artworks will be donated to the permanent collection of the Museo del Gioiello in Vicenza, Italy. (MILAN, ITALY) – A highlight of the opening day of the 2026 CIBJO Congress will be the unveiling of two dedicated creations by the noted Canadian visual artist Reena Ahluwalia, celebrating the Centenary Year of the World Jewellery Confederation (WDC). Both will be donated to the collection of the Museo del Gioiello –the jewelry museum in Vicenza’s historic Basilica Palladiana. The first artwork, called “The CIBJO Centenary Icon,” is a circular painting in the Renaissance “tondo” tradition. It depicts a...

Reading Time: 6 minutes Key takeaways • CORUM introduced ceramic to its iconic Admiral collection for the first time, unveiling three new models at Geneva Watch Days 2026. • The new 39 mm timepieces feature exclusive in-house movements (CO231 and CO232 skeletonized) and the model’s first integrated bracelet. • The collection offers three distinct variations: Titanium Blue (18’900 CHF), Bicolor with 5N gold (33’000 CHF), and Skeletonized in anthracite ceramic (24’900 CHF). Ceramic. A contemporary material for an iconic watch. Exceptionally hard, with outstanding scratch resistance. Lighter than steel. Corrosion-resistant. Color-stable. No oxidation. Ceramic is the perfect material for the new Admiral watches. Continuing the renewal of its iconic Admiral collection, CORUM presents three new interpretations at Geneva Watch Days 2026. Ceramic enters the collection for the first time: a titanium blue version; a second, two-tone, enriched with 5N gold; and a third...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Key takeaways • The 2026 CIBJO Congress takes place September 4–7, 2026, and is being broadcast live worldwide. • Free access to the live stream is available on the official CIBJO website and YouTube channel starting at 8:30 a.m. EST on September 4. • Attendees and interested parties can access session materials online via the Digital Binder, which is updated periodically. (MILAN, ITALY) – The 2026 CIBJO Congress is set to open in three days, on Friday, September 4, 2026, and it will be broadcast live worldwide. The Digital Binder of the 2026 CIBJO Congress is also now online. Free access to the live broadcast will be available via the dedicated congress website at https://ift.tt/82yjhtc or via the CIBJO YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@cibjocommunications9276/streams. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. EST on September 4, 2026, with the live-streamed feed of the Opening Ceremony from the Palladio Theatre at Fiera di Vicenza, in Vicenz...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • The Edge awarded two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club SEUS to Hannah Bing and Dan Linihan. • The awards support students and early-career professionals pursuing education in gemology, bench work, design, and retail store operations. • The initiative aims to address succession challenges in independent jewelry businesses by investing in the next generation of talent. (SHELTON, CONNECTICUT) – The Edge, the jewelry store management platform used by thousands of independent jewelry retailers across North America, has awarded two $1,500 scholarships through the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern United States (SEUS) to Hannah Bing of Ford, Gittings & Kane Jewelers in Rome, Georgia, and Dan Linihan of Worthmore Jewelers in Atlanta, Georgia.  The scholarship recipients were recognized at the 24 Karat Club of the Southeastern  United States’ 50th Annual Banquet, held in conjunction with the Fall Atla...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Key takeaways • The GPHG Academy nominated 84 timepieces across 14 categories to compete for 19 prestigious awards, including the “”Aiguille d’Or”” Grand Prix. • The 2026 roadshow will feature exhibitions of the timepieces in Mumbai, Bangkok, Geneva, and London before and after the ceremony. • The official 2026 prize-winners will be announced on Saturday, November 7, during the awards ceremony in Geneva. The Foundation of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) invites the public and passionate watch enthusiasts to visit gphg.org to see the official nominations for its 26 th edition, along with the detailed schedule of its world tour. The GPHG Academy held its first round of voting this summer to nominate 84 timepieces from the 320 models entered by 194 brands. Spread across 14 categories, these nominated timepieces will continue to compete for one of the 19 prizes celebrating contemporary watchmaking creativity...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Key takeaways • Variety Gem launched its Rotating Head Rings collection following a successful debut at the RJO and IJO buying shows. • The collection features an engineered mechanism that rotates center settings 90 degrees, offering two distinct looks in one ring. • Handcrafted in precious metals and gemstones, each ring undergoes engineering tests to ensure long-term durability and smooth movement. Variety Gem, a fine jewelry manufacturer known for innovative design, has launched its new Rotating Head Rings collection following a successful debut at this summer’s Retail Jewelers Organization and Independent Jewelers Organization buying shows. The collection features a precision-engineered mechanism that allows the center diamond or gemstone setting to rotate 90 degrees, giving the wearer two distinct looks in a single ring. The new collection balances durability with fluid motion. Each piece undergoes rigorous engineering tests to ensure...