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'Shipwrecked!' Debate Addresses Certification, Sanctions, Standards
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The concluding session of Gemological Institute of America's (GIA) 2011 Symposium encompassed a spirited debate titled “Shipwrecked!” concerning the effectiveness and reality of certification schemes, as well as diamond and gem standards designed to keep conflict materials...
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May 30, 2011
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Ricci Dipshan
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GIA Symposium 2011 Day 2
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The second day of the annual Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Symposium began Monday morning with a series on gemstones. The first part of the event discussed color stones and pearl identification, followed by a forum on the...
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May 30, 2011
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Ricci Dipshan
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GIA Symposium Day 1
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The annual Gemological Institute of America (GIA) Symposium kicked off at the group's headquaters in Carlsbad, California, with an opening speech by Steve Forbes, who spoke on global economic trends. He added a specific focus on what economic environments...
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May 29, 2011
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Ricci Dipshan
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