IGI offers batch testing for coated tanzanite
June 24, 2008
New York—The International Gemological Institute (IGI) will now offer batch testing to detect all surface-coated tanzanite.
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Consumer sues Jewelry Television over treated gems
June 04, 2008
San Diego—A California woman has filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit accusing Knoxville, Tenn.-based Jewelry Television of false advertising and alleging that the company sold treated gemstones without full disclosure.
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Labs identify coated tanzanite treatment
May 27, 2008
New York—Two gemological labs that specialize in colored-gemstone identification have identified a new non-permanent type of tanzanite treatment that requires disclosure at the point of sale.
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Enhancement-disclosure requirements now on video
March 27, 2008
New York—A discussion of the risks and requirements of enhancement disclosure featuring Robin Spector of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Cecilia Gardner of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and Christopher Smith of American Gemological Laboratories Inc. (AGL) is now available on video.
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