GIA has acquired an unsurpassed collection of 2,665 crystals, gems, and minerals, each exhibiting extraordinary inclusions composed of foreign minerals, as well as trapped fluids and structural characteristics. The unique collection was curated over 60 years by GIA Analytical Microscopist John Koivula, who is widely regarded as the world’s foremost expert in identifying and documenting gem inclusions. GIA will debut select pieces from the collection at the AGTA Tucson GemFair and the Tucson Gem…
How do museum purchases shape collections along with artists’ careers? Join jeweler and enamelist Aaron Decker and Emily Banas, Associate Curator, Decorative Arts and Design at the RISD Museum, for a conversation about the philosophy and practical decisions behind acquiring contemporary jewelry. Drawing on acquisitions Banas has made for the museum, they will explore how…
Lugano Jewelry, the US luxury jewellery house recognised for its high jewellery collections and distinctive one-of-a-kind designs, has entered a new chapter following its acquisition by investment firm Middle West Partners and a group of the brand’s longstanding clients. Completed on 30 September 2026, the transaction follows Lugano’s restructuring and court-supervised asset sale process. The…
Wanblad says "deep expressions of interest" from tech companies have yet to turn into a stake, while Beijing holds the key to the $54 billion Teck merger.
Investment by leading industry institute supports Tracr’s evolution to becoming an independent, industry‑wide platform for natural diamond provenance Key Highlights De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the…
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