The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced the development of a new process for separating natural and lab-created fancy colour diamonds. The IGI has detailed a method for screening…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is inviting jewellery designers worldwide to enter their online competition, the 2023 IGI Expressions Awards. Entries are open to jewellery designers regardless of experience,…
Authorities in Hong Kong have arrested four people concerning a large-scale money-laundering scheme that involved the misrepresentation of lab-created diamonds. Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department (CED) has seized…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has been sold in a deal worth more than $US596.6 million ($AU896.3 million). The network of 29 grading laboratories and 18 gemmology schools, employing…
The world record for most diamonds set in a single ring has been shattered for the second time within 12 months. Indian diamond trader Hari Krishna Exports and distributor…
Representatives from the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have confirmed reports that owner Fosun Group is exploring avenues for the sale of the diamond grading laboratory network. In 2018 the…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is inviting the world's most creative jewelry designers to enter their free online competition, the 2022 IGI Expressions Awards. This year's theme is 'renewal'…