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NEWS
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Smithsonian
scientists study the secret of the Hope Diamond's
blue hue
The
Smithsonian scientists reported that the
diamond contains surprisingly high levels of
boron, more so than in many other blue diamonds
that were studied.
'World's
largest cut emerald' fails to sell after owner's
arrest in Canada
The
57,500-carat crystal, which had been billed
as the world's largest emerald, was said to be
worth at least $1.15 million.
Tucson
Gem Shows end on upbeat note, traffic slightly up
from 2011
As
it does each year, for two weeks the western U.S.
town of Tucson became the focal point of the
colored gemstone trade.
GIA
assists lead-glass-filled ruby informational
campaign with new online video
The
video's release follows a consumer advisory
by six industry groups warning about an
increased incidence of lead-glass-filled rubies in
the marketplace.
Signs
point to possible end to U.S. ban on sales of
rubies from Myanmar
An end to the ban
requires the repeal or amendment of the Tom Lantos
Block Burmese JADE Act , which was signed into law
in July 2008.
Howard
Rubin, GemDialogue color communication system
creator, 1925-2012
A
veteran of the industry, he introduced his
innovative method of desribing color in gemstones
in 1982.
Small
county in China's Shandong Province enjoying boom
due to sapphire
business
A
one-carat stone that would have sold for less than
100 yuan 10 years ago, today sells for as much as
5,000 yuan.
Richland
Resources reinforces Tanzanian credentials to
protect TanzaniteOne's status
The
owner of Tanzania's largest tanzanite mining
company will release 20 percent of its shares for
sale on the Dar es Salaam stock exchange in
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