Most notable stories from last week were…
1.) Color Enhanced Ruby with Chromium
This feature not only received the most views, it sparked conversation within international enhancement disclosure committees!
... and we even posted our first YouTube video to bring more attention to it. Link below.
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2) The Graff Infinity Tiara
This feature had the second most views last week, and no wonder... this tiara was topped with an amazing 157 carat heart shape diamond! We also dove into the reason why we are seeing so many very large diamonds, all within the past five years or so.
And we will probably be seeing more!
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3) Low Temperature Heat Treatment
Our third most read feature last week included this story on low temperature heat treatment.
Low temperature heat treatment is SO hard to identify, but E. Billie Hughes and Wim Vertriest, using a grant from the Accredited Gemologists Association, help us to understand it a whole lot better in their report for GIA's Gems & Gemology magazine.
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For those who have not read these features yet, the links are below ....
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It's a combination of pyrope, spessartine and almandine, with a color shift and strong red fluorescence to LWUV.
So the first question is... why is it called Dragon Garnet?
Read the full story below.
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A recent discovery for us here at the Roskin Gem News Report ... Who Wore What Jewels.
Laura Fulham has been doing a fabulous job of posting all of the jewels celebrities have been wearing at large functions. Here is her latest, and we hope we will be bringing you more soon!
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Coming Up!
AGA Career Forum
GIA's Career Fair
NAJA's Organics
LAST CHANCE JVC/FTC
... and more!
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Read On ... Issue 9, March 9, 2023
of
the Roskin Gem News Report Newsletter.
Enjoy!
Gary Roskin
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Who Wore What Jewels
.... from red carpet to runway
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The 29th Annual SAG Awards
SAG - AFTRA
SAG - The Screen Actors Guild
AFTRA - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
SAG-AFTRA honors actors-only at the star studded event held at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles California.
Laura Fulham
With the NAACP Image Awards and the PGA Awards both on last Saturday night, awards season is in full swing and with that brings more glamour and dramatic jewels. From ‘Euphoria’ star Zendaya’s not one but two Bulgari high jewelry looks to Emily Blunt’s divine Serpenti ruby and diamond-adorned necklace, scroll down to see our picks for the best celebrity jewelry at the 2023 SAG Awards.
This is packed full of great images! You can also view last year's awards-worn jewels.
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The Dragon Garnet - what is it, and why is it called Dragon Garnet? |
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by Gary Roskin, exclusively for the Roskin Gem News Report
We came across the stone quite by accident in Tucson at the 22nd Street tent. We were passing by a booth and the rich green color of the demantoid garnet in the front case screamed at us to stop and take a closer look.
This is where we met Ales Krivanek, owner of Ravenstein Gem Company.
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Events Happening
over the Next Several Weeks
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AGA Career Forum
Tuesday, March 14th, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
The Accredited Gemologists Association (AGA) is excited to announce and invite you to our next gemological career forum, “What Can You Do With Your Gemology?” featuring a panel of esteemed gemologists discussing their careers as museum curators, directors, and researchers.
Where can your gemology take you? Your career options are limited only by your imagination.
AGA presents our fifth interactive Career Forum, featuring gemology in museums.
Have you ever dreamed about using your gemology in a museum? In this AGA Career Forum, our gemologist panelists are museum Directors, Curators, and Researchers.
The online event, developed and hosted by AGA, is designed to showcase the diverse career paths available to gemologists. The interactive forum is open to anyone interested in gemology at no cost. All gemologists and those considering a career in gemology are encouraged to register and participate.
We invite you to join in, ask questions and discover where you and your gemology might go.
We hope you can join us.
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GIA's Career Fair
Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
Location: Javits Convention Center, New York, NY
Come spend the day at Career Fair, and be prepared to leave inspired and empowered.
You'll have the opportunity to meet with recruiters from more than 40 gem and jewelry companies like Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, Brilliant Earth, Diamonds Direct, Ring Concierge and Hammerman Brothers. Listen to industry VIPs share their insights on the gem and jewelry industry and participate in a career coaching session. The few hours you invest can translate into a future full of opportunities.
Career Fair is free for general attendees.
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The National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Presenting Half-Day Virtual Conference Dedicated to Organics.
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NAJA's Organics
In keeping with NAJA’s commitment to supporting gem and jewelry appraisers with continuing education opportunities throughout the year, today the NAJA announced a half-day virtual conference dedicated to Organic Gem Materials.
The conference will feature four webinars; each topic is specific to the organic gems, their market, quality factors and valuation.
The conference is scheduled for Saturday, March 18th, 2023 from 12:00 to 4:00 PM EST (NY).
So, mark your calendars now!
In announcing the program, NAJA Executive Director, Gail Brett Levine stated, “A primary function of the association is to ensure members of the international gem and jewelry appraisal community have access to relevant continuing education opportunities throughout the year. The market for organics gems has been changing in ways not observed in other gem industry products. We’re going to explore these issues from the professional appraisers’ perspective.”
Confirmed presenters include:
Clare Blatherwick FGA, DGA, Presenting:
Pearls and their Varieties
Kym Hughes, Symmetry Jewellery Valuation Specialists, Presenting:
South Sea Pearls Recognizing a Brand
Rui Galopim de Carvalho, FGA DGA., Presenting:
Clarifying Precious Coral
Mrs. Agnieszka Klikowicz-Kosior and Mr. Michal Kosior, Presenting:
Amber: A Fossilized Organic Gem Material of Plant Origin
For more information or to register please contact:
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers
Gail Brett Levine, GG, Executive Director
718.896.1536
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and LAST CHANCE JVC/FTC - One Day Left!!
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Our Top three from Last Week |
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Color Enhancement in Ruby
has SGL Seeing Red
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Romance & Power – the Graff Infinity Tiara
by Nina Hald & Gary Roskin, exclusive for the Roskin Gem News Report
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Low Heat ... A Canary in the Ruby Mine
written by E. Billie Hughes and Wim Vertriest for GIA's Gems & Gemology
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New York City
– March 12-14, 2023
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How CEO Greg Kwiat Honors Natural Diamond Jewelry from the Past and Present |
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The CEO of Kwiat and Fred Leighton talk antiques, modern designs and natural diamonds that take your breath away.
Only Natural Diamonds
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW WERNER
February 9, 2023
“I have to be fair to both sides of my brain, and both sides are a lot of fun!” Greg Kwiat confesses when I ask him which he gets more of a kick out of—exquisite new Kwiat diamond creations or spectacular Fred Leighton vintage pieces? He is in a position to know: as a scion of the Kwiat family he is the CEO of the famous jewelry enterprise, but he also heads up Fred Leighton, the legendary purveyor of antique jewelry.
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Spring 2023 High Jewellery Collection |
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From household names like Cartier and Boucheron to fashion-centric brands such as Gucci, Chanel and Dior, this is a round-up of the Spring 2023 High Jewellery collections.
Mar 06, 2023 | By Joseph Low
Luxuo.com
Often in accompaniment with the biannually organised haute couture week in Paris, storied jewellery maisons will take this opportunity to showcase their latest high jewellery collections to clients who are also in town for the shows.
While these garments of clothing are glamorous and arresting, they will definitely be elevated to another level when paired with illuminating jewels. From household names such as Cartier to Boucheron, fashion-centric brands like Gucci, Chanel and Dior have also debuted their range of mesmerising necklaces, brooches, rings, bracelets and more.
Ahead is a round-up of the high jewellery collections:
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