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Chosen from 555 submissions representing 21 countries, the six winning works represent interpretations of the word “dream” through an original piece or set of jewelry.

Each year the Natural Diamond Council projects the latest jewelry trends, as identified by their “Style Collective,” a group of leaders across jewelry, fashion and media.

CNBC TV India called upon IGI India Managing Director Tehmasp Printer, to comment on the current explosive growth of diamond jewelry sales in that country.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is a standalone, one-of-a-kind experience and should be on the visit list for all lovers of diamonds, gemstones and jewelry.

The Sotheby’s “Arts of the Islamic World and India” auction on October 27th features two pairs of eyewear, valued at $2 million to $3.4 million apiece, which will be sold to the highest bidder.

Upload your jewelry design submission by Friday to participate in the IGI Expressions™ Jewelry Design Competition. Eligible formats include hand-sketch or CAD file design. Participation is 100% online and free to all entrants.

The IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition is accepting submissions until Friday October 22. IGI extends sincere thanks to our celebrated panel of jurists for their support and advocacy of new, creative talent.

One week remains for submissions to the IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition. Free to all participants, the designs submitted will be evaluated by our esteemed panel of jurists.

Submissions are being accepted through next Friday, October 21, for The IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition. Hand-sketched or CAD submissions will be evaluated by our esteemed panel of jurists.

We continue to spotlight the IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition jurists, who will evaluate participants’ submissions. Free to all participants, submissions can be made online through October 22.

Spotlighting another IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition jurist, as we continue to accept submissions through October 22. Submissions will be evaluated by our all-star panel of experts.

The IGI Expressions™ jewelry design competition is accepting submissions through October 22. Submissions will be evaluated by our esteemed panel of jurists, an all-star group of experts supporting new, creative talent through IGI Expressions™.

When new sources of green gemstones are found it’s worthy of celebration, especially when it’s the largest known deposit of peridot in history.

While travel between the United States and Central and South America is slow for the airlines right now, it poses a potential opportunity for savvy consumers.

IGI is calling upon the world’s creatives to step forward and contribute. Submissions are now being accepted for the IGI Expressions™ Awards.

IGI invites eligible jewelry stores to become #JewelersOnAMission by describing why sustainability is important to their business. The winner will receive up to $5,000 in credits toward achieving carbon neutrality.

IGI is expanding its operations at the Bharat Diamond Bourse in Mumbai, India. The institute will continue providing full-fledged sorting and screening services from a new facility which will handle greater capacity.

Sapphire is the birthstone of September and the gem of the 45th anniversary. Second in hardness only to diamond, its mineral species, corundum, is well suited for jewelry. Let’s enjoy some scrumptious sapphire pieces.

IGI Graduate Namita Naik was recently featured in The Pune Mirror, a publication by The Times Group, an Indian mega conglomerate which also publishes the largest selling English-language daily in the world.

IGI class of 2003 Graduate Anita Bhandari has won several prestigious international jewelry design awards in collaboration with friend, colleague and fellow Canadian Anita Agrawal, a part-time professor at Centennial College.

Buccellati, Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels spearheaded a 129% increase in sales for luxury group Richemont over the quarter ending June 30. This triple digit boost occurred in sales across nearly all regions, channels and business areas.

Happy Birthday, July Babies. You crabs and lions of the zodiac. You lovely summer souls. You, who enjoy a special birthstone with special, distinctive color. The birthstone of July – the ruby!

The Responsible Jewelry Council, now approaching 1,500 members, released its latest progress report along with a joint video on sustainability, featuring leaders in the global diamond, jewelry and watch industry citing collective action as an accelerant for positive change.

While you’re preparing for the big celebration, I thought it would be nice to share some videos featuring iconic dazzling red, white and blue gemstones… Two pieces sold by Christie’s and Sotheby’s – and a little something to tempt you with, at the end. Enjoy!