In a Q&A, founder Geoff Dominy shares WGF’s plans for training a generation of gemologists in gem-producing countries in Africa.
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They will be available exclusively at the retailer through Valentine’s Day 2023.

Debuting today, it is open to Provenance Proof blockchain users.

It’s scheduled for Nov. 14-20 at various venues around the city and online.

Senior Editor, Gemstones, Brecken Branstrator shares takeaways from her second trip to Tanzania and Kenya.

The institute will work with the organization to develop environmental, social, and governance content for its education programs.

Christina T. Miller Sustainable Jewelry Consulting’s four-part class is enrolling now.

More than 30 designers donated pieces to raise funds for the nonprofit’s work against mercury pollution.

The winners, picked by a group of judges and voted as the public’s favorite, will be announced in a webinar on Oct. 11.

The event will be held on Nov. 4 and 5 at Columbia College’s Film Row Cinema Building.

It will be held Sept. 6 and 7 at local gallery Balefire Goods.

In honor of the anniversary, Pact’s Mines to Markets Director Cristina Villegas discusses recent expansion and where it goes from here.

Ivette Nersesyan-Stephanopoulos, formerly with GIA, will also serve as vice president of trade services in the market.

Sessions will focus on the balance between the romance of gems and jewelry and the importance of responsible sourcing.

The U.K, Canada, and Japan have also banned the import of gold originating from Russia.

The organization also extended the terms of Vice President Feriel Zerouki and Treasurer Ronnie VanderLinden.

David Prager virtually sat down with Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff to answer questions about the rollout of Tracr at scale.

She has nearly 30 years’ experience in the gem and jewelry industry and a background in nonprofit management.

Three industry experts discuss “recycled” gold vs. mined, their challenges and benefits, and how jewelers can navigate the area.

Columbia Gem House will auction pieces from MJSA’s Responsibly Sourced Design Challenge to raise funds for the nonprofit Nest.
The organization began updating its Code of Practices last year, focusing on mining, precious metals, colored gemstones, and labs.

The Russian diamond miner’s membership had been a point of contention, causing major companies to leave the organization.

The firm has partnered with the Alliance for Responsible Mining to bring “Certified Sustainability Rated Gold” to the market.

Here’s which factors influence—and which don’t—their purchasing decisions.

Iris Van der Veken has quit while Pandora and Richemont are leaving RJC, citing the council’s soft stance on Russian companies.