Inside GIA Education Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=insidegiaedu Jewelry Industry Trends Trends affecting the jewelry industry today. Timely 3-5 minute segments. en Patrick Ball, G.G. training@gia.edu http://psstatic.podshow.com/images/shows/858/shows/small/insidegiaedu.jpg?706ab3635788b2cd029c720a3e053bcf Inside GIA Education http://www.mevio.com/shows/?show=insidegiaedu Podcast no diamond GIA gems jewelry colored stone pearl gold silver platinum Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:30:41 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PodShow PDN training@gia.edu webmaster@podshow.com Hiding? Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=148904&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Hiding? - As the markets descended last fall 2008, large diamonds went into hiding? We explore the viability of prices for large colorless diamonds.

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Today’s thought for the day is from Roy Rowan.

Thanks for listening! ]]> Large colorless diamonds, hiding? Large colorless diamonds, hiding? Fri, 27 Mar 2009 05:30:00 -0700 Podcast no diamonds, GIA, Hiding, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/148904/insidegiaedu-148904-03-27-2009.mp3 Extra! Extra! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=146746&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Extra! Extra! – a historic reversal of policy for De Beers’ Diamond Trading Company; the company announced it would consider holding special sales to buyers outside their select list of sightholders for the first time in nearly a century?

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Today’s thought for the day is from Harry Kemp.

Thanks for listening! ]]> A reversal of policy for De Beers'? A reversal of policy for De Beers'? Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no DeBeers, diamonds, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/146746/insidegiaedu-146746-03-12-2009.mp3 The King of Diamonds Downsized Realm Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=145079&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: The King of Diamonds Downsized Realm – how will DeBeers cut backs affect the country of Botswana?

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Today’s thought for the day is from Abraham Lincoln.

Thanks for listening! ]]> DeBeers cut backs in Botswana DeBeers cut backs in Botswana Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no botswana, DeBeers, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/145079/insidegiaedu-145079-02-26-2009.mp3 Out of Sight - Out of Mine Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=143361&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Out of Sight - Out of Mine – will DeBeers sell diamonds outside its sight system to the open market in 2009? Here’s an update on the diamond supply of rough.

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Today’s thought for the day is from Andrew Carnegie.

Thanks for listening! ]]> Rough Diamond Update Rough Diamond Update Fri, 13 Feb 2009 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Africa, Beers, de, diamonds, GIA, mumbai, russia, South http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/143361/insidegiaedu-143361-02-12-2009.mp3 Diamonds Mine to Market Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=141826&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this special video episode: Diamonds Mine to Market – The path a diamond travels from the mine to a piece of finished jewelry is long, complex, and perilous. "Diamonds Mine to Market" will show you the great lengths men will go to in order to find that precious diamond and the many steps the diamond must endure as it makes its way to your jewelry box. This podcast features footage shot around the globe to help you gain new appreciation for this most sought-after gem.

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Thanks for watching! ]]> The Diamond Market Has Changed! The Diamond Market Has Changed! Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Africa, Beers, de, diamonds, GIA, mumbai, russia, South http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/141826/insidegiaedu-141826-01-31-2009.m4v The Pipe of Peace Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=140348&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education for 2009.

In this episode: The Pipe of Peace– learn about the history and production of the Mir Mine in Russia one of the largest diamond pipes ever discovered.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Anatole France.

Thanks for listening! ]]> The Mir Mine - Russia The Mir Mine - Russia Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Alrosa, diamonds, GIA, russia http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/140348/insidegiaedu-140348-01-21-2009.mp3 The World's Most Expensive Diamond Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=136921&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: The World’s Most Expensive Diamond– history was made in London on December 10, 2008 when a blue diamond The Wittelsbach Blue became the most expensive jewelry item ever sold at auction, learn about the history of this illustrious diamond.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Edward R. Murrow.

Merry Christmas, thanks for listening! ]]> The Wittelsbach Blue The Wittelsbach Blue Thu, 25 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no diamond, GIA, Patrick Ball, Wittelsbach http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/136921/insidegiaedu-136921-12-19-2008.mp3 Diamand Prices Revisited Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=135987&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Diamond Prices Revisited– we examine the market for large diamonds as 2008 comes to an end.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Lloyd Alexander.

Thanks for listening! ]]> Diamond Prices Revisited! Diamond Prices Revisited! Fri, 12 Dec 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Alrosa, DeBeers, diamonds, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/135987/insidegiaedu-135987-12-11-2008.mp3 Surely Uncertain Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=134399&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Surely Uncertain– what’s happening in the month of December 2008 with Alrosa, Russia’s diamond marketing operation and how is DeBeers handling this economic slump.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Henry Fielding.

Thanks for listening! ]]> An Uncertain Diamond Market? An Uncertain Diamond Market? Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Alrosa, DeBeers, diamonds, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/134399/insidegiaedu-134399-11-27-2008.mp3 Unknown Zone Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=132562&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Unknown Zone– who’s blaming who for the downturn in the Diamond industry, learn what DeBeers is doing to help.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Leo Tolstoy.

Thanks for listening! ]]> Finger Pointing! Finger Pointing! Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no DeBeers, diamonds, Patrick Ball, update http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/132562/insidegiaedu-132562-11-12-2008.mp3 Losing Control Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=131057&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Losing Control– how do you restore order to badly shaken diamond industry?

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Eugene Lonesco.

Thanks for listening. ]]> State of Diamond Industry State of Diamond Industry Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diamonds, DTC, GIA, Patrick Ball, sites http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/131057/insidegiaedu-131057-10-30-2008.mp3 Gold Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=128165&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Gold– the world still follows Italy when in come to gold jewelry, learn about what’s changing with gold jewelry.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Corita Kent.

Thanks for listening! ]]> Fashion Conscious Gold! Fashion Conscious Gold! Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no 18kt, designs, gold, italy, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/128165/insidegiaedu-128165-10-09-2008.mp3 Color Me Argyle Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=126833&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Color Me Argyle– an update on the Argyle mine in western Australia which has produced two named diamonds that will go to auction this fall.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Earnest Holmes.

Thanks for listening! ]]> Update on the Argyle Mine Update on the Argyle Mine Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Argyle, diamonds, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/126833/insidegiaedu-126833-09-25-2008.mp3 How Auctions Work Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=125876&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: How Auctions Work– learn how auction houses like Christies and Sotheby’s handle public auctions.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Frank Tyger.

Thanks for listening! ]]> Insider's look at Auctions Insider's look at Auctions Mon, 15 Sep 2008 19:15:00 -0700 Podcast no Auctions, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/125876/insidegiaedu-125876-09-15-2008.mp3 Bird Nest's Soup Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=123937&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Bird’s Nest Soup– Gem dealers in Thailand say business is way down, learn how some dealers have supplemented their incomes by providing bird’s nests for an Asian delicacy.

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Today’s Thought for the Day is from Kahlil Gibran.

Thanks for listening. ]]> An Asian Delicacy An Asian Delicacy Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no betsy, Gem Dealers, GIA, Patrick Ball, soup, Thailand http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/123937/insidegiaedu-123937-08-27-2008.mp3 Origin Gemology Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=121013&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Origin Gemology– Today the science of gemology is more than just identifying Ruby from its simulants, its also determining their country of origin. Learn about GIA’s philosophy for issuing origin reports.

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Thanks for listening ]]> Origin reports Origin reports Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no gems, GIA;, Origin Reports, Patrick Ball, Ruby http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/121013/insidegiaedu-121013-08-06-2008.mp3 These Diamonds Might be Forever Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=119498&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: These Diamonds Might be Forever– Did you know life might have existed on earth some 700 million years before thought? How diamond inclusions could be the source of information on the age of our planet.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Benedict Spinoza.
Thanks for listening

]]> A New Twist on Forever! A New Twist on Forever! Fri, 25 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diamonds, Earth, Inclusions, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/119498/insidegiaedu-119498-07-22-2008.mp3 Brand New Botswana Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=117734&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Brand New Botswana– Forty two years ago the Republic of Botswana was founded. Today they are the largest diamond mining nation. Let’s explore the next phase of Botswana’s diamond output.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Samuel Johnson.
Thanks for listening ]]> The Republic of Botswana The Republic of Botswana Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Africa, botswana, diamonds, GIA http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/117734/insidegiaedu-117734-07-05-2008.mp3 Color Me Fancy! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=116762&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Color Me Fancy– Let’s explore why fancy color diamonds have emerged from obscurity, they are still rare and very valuable.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from John Sculley.
Thanks for listening ]]> Fancy Color Diamonds Fancy Color Diamonds Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no ball, color, diamond, fancy, GIA, patrick http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/116762/insidegiaedu-116762-06-26-2008.mp3 High End or Low, It’s a Rocky Road Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=115390&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: High End or Low, It’s a Rocky Road– Let’s explore why diamond prices have been rising all year despite the slow market.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from John Sculley.
Thanks for listening

]]> Diamonds, It’s a Rocky Road! Diamonds, It’s a Rocky Road! Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no ball, diamond, GIA, patrick, Prices http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/115390/insidegiaedu-115390-06-12-2008.mp3 Talking Turkey! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=112684&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Talking Turkey – Did you know Turkey is the world’s second largest manufacturer of gold jewelry and the third largest consumer market? There’s more..

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Henry David Thoreau.
Thanks for listening. ]]> The Jewelry Industry in Turkey. The Jewelry Industry in Turkey. Fri, 23 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diamonds, Gemstones, jewelry, Patrick Ball, turkey http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/112684/insidegiaedu-112684-05-17-2008.mp3 Hammer Prices at Auction Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=111620&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Hammer Prices at Auction – Diamond prices at auction continue to soar as traditional investment markets wallow in difficulty.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Aristotle.
Thanks for listening! ]]> Recent hammer prices at auction. Recent hammer prices at auction. Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diamonds, GIA, lab, Patrick Ball, Report http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/111620/insidegiaedu-111620-05-08-2008.mp3 Reading A GIA Diamond Report Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=109533&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: How to read a GIA Diamond Report. In this 6 minute special video segment you’ll learn the value of and how to interpret the results on a GIA Diamond Grading Report.

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Thanks for watching. ]]> How to interpret a GIA Report How to interpret a GIA Report Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diamonds, GIA, lab, Patrick Ball, Report http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/109533/insidegiaedu-109533-04-23-2008.m4v There's Always Hope Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=104096&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: There’s Always Hope – As of 2008 the Hope Diamond has been on public display in the Smithsonian for 50 years. A new examination unveiled some interesting results, listen and learn.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Lord Alfred Tennyson.
Thanks for listening ]]> There’s Always Hope! There’s Always Hope! Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diamond, GIA, hope, Smithsonian http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/104096/insidegiaedu-104096-03-16-2008.mp3 Undermining the King of Diamonds Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=104093&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Undermining the King of Diamonds – For nearly a century DeBeers' was the only game in the world mining diamonds until about 20 years ago. Discover two of the best known of the new breed of diamond miners.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Thanks for listening ]]> The King of Diamonds? The King of Diamonds? Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no ball, DeBeers, diamonds, patrick http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/104093/insidegiaedu-104093-03-16-2008.mp3 Colored Stones on Ice Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=102642&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; Colored Stones on Ice – Did you know that rubies and sapphires have been mined in Greenland since 1960?

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Russell Herman Conwell.
Thanks for listening. ]]> Colored Stones on Ice! Colored Stones on Ice! Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no GIA, patrick, Rubies, True North Gems http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/102642/insidegiaedu-102642-03-05-2008.mp3 Tucson 2008 - Constantin Wild Interview Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=100879&tId=2 Welcome to a bonus video episode of Inside GIA Education.

In this issue - enjoy the sights and sounds of the Tucson Gemfair 2008. This segment features an interview with Constantin Wild of Idar Oberstein, Germany. Enjoy!

Patrick ]]> Tucson 2008, Interview with Constantin Wild Tucson 2008, Interview with Constantin Wild Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:30:00 -0800 Podcast no gems, germany, Idar, Pedro, Tucson http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/100879/insidegiaedu-100879-02-25-2008.m4v A Pipe Dream ... Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=100278&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: A Pipe Dream – How would like to find 100 plus carat diamond every week? Learn about a little known mine in the country of Lesotho, South Africa.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Napoleon Hill.
Thanks for listening ]]> A Kimberlite Pipe Dream! A Kimberlite Pipe Dream! Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Africa, diamond, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/100278/insidegiaedu-100278-02-21-2008.mp3 Class Action Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=98212&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: DeBeers’ Class Action Suit Made Simple – If you purchased diamonds Between 1994 – 2006 you could be eligible for a refund. However, don’t expect a big payday.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Abraham Lincoln.
Thanks for listening ]]> DeBeers’ Class Action Suit Made Simple. DeBeers’ Class Action Suit Made Simple. Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no class action, DeBeers', GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/98212/insidegiaedu-98212-02-07-2008.mp3 Flashes of Color Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=95926&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Flashes of Color – If you’re planning to go to Tucson 2008 be sure to see the “Flashes of Color” photo exhibit on display at the AGTA Convention Center..

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Jack Welch.
Thanks for listening ]]> New Gem Photo Exhibit in Tucson! New Gem Photo Exhibit in Tucson! Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no color, GIA, patrick, photos, Robert Weldon, Tucson http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/95926/insidegiaedu-95926-01-23-2008.mp3 India's Advancements Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=94190&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: India’s Advancements – Learn how the major diamond mining companies have discovered a number of new kimberlites exploring the historic areas of India and the effect it may have on the diamond industry.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from John Ruskin.
Thanks for listening ]]> New Kimberlites discovered in India! New Kimberlites discovered in India! Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no diamonds, india, Kimberlites, mining, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/94190/insidegiaedu-94190-01-10-2008.mp3 Diamonds Colorado Style Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=88061&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Diamonds Colorado Style – There’s a promising diamond project underway in Colorado that could yield a decent size diamond mine.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Melvin Chapman.
Thanks for listening ]]> A Diamond Rush in Colorado? A Diamond Rush in Colorado? Fri, 21 Dec 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Colorado, cutting, diamonds, GIA, mining, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/88061/insidegiaedu-88061-11-20-2007.mp3 American Cut - The First 100 Years, Chapter Two Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=87910&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this special episode: American Cut – The First 100 Years – Please welcome voice talent Alex Verde. Alex will share an abbreviated reading of chapter two of this new book. You can find Alex at www.alexverde.com. To order the book go to www.gia.edu and click the icon image you see in the album art.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Ivern Ball.
Thanks for listening ]]> A special abbreviated reading of chapter two. A special abbreviated reading of chapter two. Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Al Gilbertson, Chapter two, cutting, diamonds, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/87910/insidegiaedu-87910-11-20-2007.mp3 Tradition Transformed Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=87732&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Tradition Transformed – Learn about how the art of diamond cutting has been transformed by the Israel Diamond Institute’s Technical Center in Ramat Gan Israel.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Benjamin Lipson.
Thanks for listening ]]> The art of diamond cutting transformed. The art of diamond cutting transformed. Fri, 23 Nov 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no cutting, diamonds, GIA, israel, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/87732/insidegiaedu-87732-11-18-2007.mp3 Tender in Pink Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=86515&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Tender in Pink – An insider’s look at how Australia’s Argyle Mine offers its extraordinary colored diamonds to collectors and jewelry industry specialists.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Vince Lombardi.
Thanks for listening ]]> Australia’s extraordinary colored diamonds! Australia’s extraordinary colored diamonds! Fri, 09 Nov 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no diamonds, GIA, new york, Patrick Ball, Robert Weldon, Sale, tender http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/86515/insidegiaedu-86515-11-08-2007.mp3 Pound for Pound! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=84827&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Pound for Pound – What’s the world’s most expense object? A diamond that sold at a recent Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Theodore Roosevelt.
Thanks for listening

]]> The world’s most expensive object! The world’s most expensive object! Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Auction, Blue, diamonds, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/84827/insidegiaedu-84827-10-25-2007.mp3 Lesotho’s Big Diamonds Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=82030&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Lesotho's Big Diamonds – Myth or fact, a 7,000 ct. diamond found? Learn about the recent discoveries of large diamonds from the country of Lesotho, South Africa.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Johann Lavater
Thanks for listening

]]> Myth or fact - a 7,000 ct. diamond found? Myth or fact - a 7,000 ct. diamond found? Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diamond, GIA, Lesotho, Patrick Ball, South Africa http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/82030/insidegiaedu-82030-10-05-2007.mp3 American Cut - The First 100 Years Video Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=81196&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: American Cut – The First 100 Years. Join me today in a special interview with Al Gilbertson, member of GIA’s Research Department and author of the new previously mentioned book. Together let’s clarify the myth of the Ideal Cut.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from John Ruskin.
Thanks for listening ]]> Video Edition - American Cut Video Edition - American Cut Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Al, American, ball, cut, diamonds, GIA, Gilbertson, patrick http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/81196/insidegiaedu-81196-09-27-2007.m4v Can Beneficiation Make the “Cut?” Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=80250&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Can Beneficiation Make the “Cut?” In diamond mining circles can employment in African Nations compete with India in the diamond polishing industry?  .

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Benjamin Disraeli.
Thanks for listening ]]> Beneficiation and Diamond Cutting. Beneficiation and Diamond Cutting. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Africa, cutting, diamonds, GIA, india http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/80250/insidegiaedu-80250-09-20-2007.mp3 American Cut - The First 100 Years Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=78197&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: American Cut – The First 100 Years. Join me today in a special interview with Al Gilbertson, member of GIA’s Research Department and author of the new previously mentioned book. Together let’s clarify the myth of the Ideal Cut.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from John Ruskin.
Thanks for listening ]]> Let's explore the myth of the Ideal Cut. Let's explore the myth of the Ideal Cut. Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no American Cut, ball, cut, diamonds, GIA, Gilbertson, ideal, patrick http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/78197/insidegiaedu-78197-09-05-2007.mp3 Argyle's Future Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=76367&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Argyle’s Future. The Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia has produced many thousands of carats since 1980, is its future in jeopardy?

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Abraham Lincoln.
Thanks for listening ]]> Will Rio Tinto sell Argyle Diamonds? Will Rio Tinto sell Argyle Diamonds? Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Argyle, ball, diamonds, Gemstones, GIA, patrick, Rio Tinto http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/76367/insidegiaedu-76367-08-23-2007.mp3 Reconnecting the Russian Connection Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=73997&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Reconnecting the Russian Connection. We’ll take a look at the relationship between Alrosa and De Beer’s rough diamond agreement.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Eric Hoffer.
Thanks for listening ]]> Will De Beer’s and Alrosa split? Will De Beer’s and Alrosa split? Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Alrosa, DeBeers, diamonds, Gemstones, GIA, Rough http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/73997/insidegiaedu-73997-08-08-2007.mp3 Breaking Tradition Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=71772&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode: Breaking Tradition. A look at De Beers’s right hand ring concept, a radical break from tradition and the result of that promotion.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Ken Blanchard.
Thanks for listening ]]> Women and diamond jewelry self purchases. Women and diamond jewelry self purchases. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Beers, CVD, de, diamonds, GIA, HPHT, synthetics, Tradition http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/71772/insidegiaedu-71772-07-22-2007.mp3 Synthetic Diamonds Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=70425&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; synthetic diamonds - learn about the current status and the two processes that form synthetic diamonds: HPHT and CVD.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Elizabeth Smith.
Thanks for listening ]]> The current status of Synthetic Diamonds. The current status of Synthetic Diamonds. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no CVD, diamonds, GIA, HPHT, synthetics http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/70425/insidegiaedu-70425-07-12-2007.mp3 A Shortage of Gemstone Rough Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=66393&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; a shortage of gemstone rough. Are colored gemstones getting too rare and too expensive? Let’s explore three reasons why.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Charles Kettering.
Thanks for listening ]]> Are colored gemstones getting too rare? Are colored gemstones getting too rare? Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Gemstones, GIA, Inside GIA, Patrick Ball, Rough http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/66393/insidegiaedu-66393-06-20-2007.mp3 Dubai Produces Pearls Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=64471&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; the Persian Gulf produces pearls again. These are not the natural pearls we introduced you to in episode 16, now they will produce cultured pearls.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Michael Crichton.
Thanks for listening ]]> Dubai Produces Cultured Pearls Dubai Produces Cultured Pearls Fri, 08 Jun 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Cultured Pearls, Dubai, GIA, Gulf, pearls http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/64471/insidegiaedu-64471-06-07-2007.mp3 Gemology’s Aurora Borealis! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=60702&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; Iris Agate, explore the phenomena - if iTunes is your podcatcher view the album art with this Podcast to see why we call Iris Agate the Aurora Borealis of Gemology, photo by Robert Weldon GIA.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Henri Bergson.
Thanks for listening ]]> Iris Agate the Aurora Borealis of Gemology! Iris Agate the Aurora Borealis of Gemology! Fri, 18 May 2007 02:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Agate, Gemology, GIA, Iris, Robert Weldon http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/60702/insidegiaedu-60702-05-12-2007.mp3 Kashmir Sapphire Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=59693&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

 

In this episode; Kashmir Sapphires, it may be a long time before anyone tops this record setting sapphire sold at a recent Christies auction.

 

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Today’s Thought for the Day from John Dewey.
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]]> The highest amount paid for a sapphire at auction! The highest amount paid for a sapphire at auction! Sat, 05 May 2007 06:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Gemstones, GIA., kashmir, Sapphire http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/59693/insidegiaedu-59693-05-05-2007.mp3 Ask a GIA Librarian? Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=57830&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; Ask a GIA Librarian if you have any Jewelry or Gemology related questions email library@gia.edu or call (800) 421-7250 ext. 4046 or 4068.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from John Powell.
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]]> Need answers to challenging Gemological questions? Need answers to challenging Gemological questions? Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Gemology, gems, GIA, library, questions, RTL Library http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/57830/insidegiaedu-57830-04-19-2007.mp3 Thailand's Crisis Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=56143&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.   In this episode; Thailand’s Crisis gem cutters have closed or suspended operations in Chatuburi, why?

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Florence Nightingale. Thanks for listening ]]> Treatments affecting the Thai markets! Treatments affecting the Thai markets! Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no diffusion, Gemstones, GIA, sapphires, Thailand, treatments http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/56143/insidegiaedu-56143-04-04-2007.mp3 How it All Began Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=55676&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education. In this special video episode; How it All began, A caveman’s interpretation of the origins of jewelry from the creative talents of producer, director Pedro Padua at the Gemological Institute of America. Google Inside GIA Education or tell a friend about this Podcast from iTunes. Be the first to post a review on iTunes or vote at Podcast Alley. Remember, you can participate with your questions on up-coming episodes. Questions, email your comments to training@gia.edu  our call our comment line at (800) 421-7250 ext. 4101, International listeners (760) 603-4101 www.gia.edu  Thanks for watching, more to come! ]]> Caveman's interpretation of jewelry! Caveman's interpretation of jewelry! Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:00:00 -0700 Podcast no Gemstones, GIA, Necklace, Pedro Padua, Stones, Wheel http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/55676/insidegiaedu-55676-03-30-2007.m4v Cultured Pearls Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=54314&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education. In this episode; Cultured Pearls. Like fine wines culturing pearls demands skill and a large dose of luck. Are you a subscriber? Tell a friend about this podcast from iTunes. Be the first to post a review on iTunes or vote at Podcast Alley. Remember, you can participate with your questions on up-coming episodes. If you prefer the text feed subscribe to Patrick’s Blog on Podshow. Questions, email your comments to training@gia.edu  our call our comment line at (800) 421-7250 ext. 4101, International listeners (760) 603-4101 www.gia.edu  Today’s Thought for the Day from Igor Sikorsky.Thanks for listening ]]> What are the pearl producing countries? What are the pearl producing countries? Fri, 23 Mar 2007 04:00:00 -0700 Podcast no GIA, Patrick Ball, pearls http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/54314/insidegiaedu-54314-03-18-2007.mp3 The Son of SOC Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=52662&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; The Son of SOC – Supplier of Choice. The Diamond Trading Company, DTC is recasting its supplier of choice initiatives.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Henry Miller.
Thanks for listening! ]]> Update on DeBeers SOC initiatives. Update on DeBeers SOC initiatives. Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no diamonds, Gemstones, GIA, Patrick Ball, SOC http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/52662/insidegiaedu-52662-03-05-2007.mp3 India - Forefront of a Modern Industry Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=50549&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; India – forefront of a modern industry. India is growing so quickly—in the prosperity sense—that changes are obvious at six-month intervals.

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Stephen Hawking.
Thanks for listening! ]]> Have you considered India lately? Have you considered India lately? Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no colored, cutting, diamonds, GIA, Patrick Ball, Stones http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/50549/insidegiaedu-50549-02-19-2007.mp3 Pearls of Wisdom Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=47408&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education. In this episode; Pearls of Wisdom and this months special Podcast Promo code. Do you know where the Pearl Industry began?

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Today’s Thought for the Day from William Lyon Phelps. Thanks for listening! ]]> Where did the Pearl Industry begin? Where did the Pearl Industry begin? Fri, 09 Feb 2007 04:15:00 -0800 Podcast no diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/47408/insidegiaedu-47408-01-26-2007.mp3 Colored Diamonds Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=46188&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; Colored Diamonds and our first special Podcast Promo code. How rare are Colored Diamonds? Currently the Natural History Museum in London hosts the “Aurora Collection.”

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Today’s Thought for the Day from Joseph Cornell.
Thanks for listening! ]]> See the Aurora Collection in London! See the Aurora Collection in London! Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no ball, Consmer, diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, london, Markets, patrick http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/46188/insidegiaedu-46188-01-18-2007.mp3 $5 Per Carat? Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=44373&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

Happy New Year! Welcome to the first episode for 2007, in this issue $5 per carat? Will Apollo be selling synthetic diamonds in 2007?

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Today’s Thought for the Day from William Wordsworth.
Thanks for listening! ]]> Is there a Synthetic Diamond in Your Future? Is there a Synthetic Diamond in Your Future? Fri, 05 Jan 2007 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no ball, diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, patrick http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/44373/insidegiaedu-44373-01-04-2007.mp3 Celebrity Diamond Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=42895&tId=2 Learn about one of the most famous diamonds in History. Learn about one of the most famous diamonds in History. Fri, 22 Dec 2006 04:30:00 -0800 Podcast no cut, diamonds, facets, Gem, GIA, grading, stone http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/42895/insidegiaedu-42895-12-21-2006.mp3 Diamonds at Auction Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=40826&tId=2
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Todays - Thought for the Day.
Thanks for listening! ]]> Update on the Auction Market Update on the Auction Market Fri, 08 Dec 2006 04:00:00 -0800 Podcast no Auction, gems, GIA, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/40826/insidegiaedu-40826-12-07-2006.mp3 Keeping Tabs on the Holidays Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=38617&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; 2006 holiday retail sales, will we be in for a pleasant surprise?

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Todays - Thought for the Day.
Thanks for listening! ]]> 2006 Holiday Retail Sales. 2006 Holiday Retail Sales. Fri, 24 Nov 2006 16:33:34 -0800 Podcast no diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, Patrick Ball http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/38617/insidegiaedu-38617-11-24-2006.mp3 Future of the Diamond Industry Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=36607&tId=2 Welcome to Inside GIA Education.

In this episode; The Future of the Diamond Industry, an update on India and China - the two fastest growing consumer markets in the world.

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]]> The Future of the Diamond Industry The Future of the Diamond Industry Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:15:59 -0800 Podcast no 2006, august, diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, Patrick Ball, San Diego, Symposium http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/36607/insidegiaedu-36607-11-11-2006.mp3 Rough Diamond Sales Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=32180&tId=2
In this episode Rough Diamond Sales.
The leading indicator DTC sales $3.25 billion.

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Todays - Thought for the Day.
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]]> Update on De Beers Rough Diamond Sales Update on De Beers Rough Diamond Sales Fri, 20 Oct 2006 10:09:44 -0700 Podcast no ball, diamonds, Gem, GIA, inside, patrick, rough sales, stone http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/32180/insidegiaedu-32180-10-20-2006.mp3 De Beers' Market Share Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=29065&tId=2
In this three minute episode De Beers market share. Rough diamond sales as of July 2006. Market share of large goods is still about 80%.

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]]> De Beers Market Share, rough diamond sales as of July 2006. De Beers Market Share, rough diamond sales as of July 2006. Fri, 06 Oct 2006 05:00:00 -0700 Podcast no de Beers, diamond, gems, GIA, market, Rough, Sales, Stones http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/29065/insidegiaedu-29065-10-03-2006.mp3 Jewelers Still Thriving! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=25438&tId=2 This episode is a three minute segment.
A 2006 update on Blue Nile.
Jewelers still thriving - quality of service,
product knowledge and reliabilty.

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]]> Brick and Mortar Jewelers still thriving. Brick and Mortar Jewelers still thriving. Fri, 22 Sep 2006 05:00:00 -0700 Podcast no ball, Blue Nile, diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, patrick, update http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/25438/insidegiaedu-25438-09-09-2006.mp3 What is SOC? - Supplier of Choice Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=24433&tId=2 Clarifing what is DeBeers Supplier of Choice.
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Thanks for listening! ]]> De Beers Supplier of Choice program, what is it? De Beers Supplier of Choice program, what is it? Fri, 08 Sep 2006 06:00:00 -0700 Podcast no ball, DeBeers, diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, patrick, SOC http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/24433/insidegiaedu-24433-09-02-2006.mp3 A College for Jewelers! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=22019&tId=2 Beginning Sept. 2006 you can receive a BBA in the Jewelry Business.
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]]> Are you looking for a glamorous career change in the jewelry industry? Are you looking for a glamorous career change in the jewelry industry? Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:00:00 -0700 Podcast no ball, business, diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, patrick, School http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/22019/insidegiaedu-22019-08-21-2006.mp3 Diamond Manufacturers Losing Money? Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=20244&tId=2 Update on Diamond Trading Company (DTC) site holders.
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]]> Report from the recent World Diamond Congress in Tel Aviv. Report from the recent World Diamond Congress in Tel Aviv. Fri, 11 Aug 2006 07:28:00 -0700 Podcast no congress, diamond, education, GIA, industry, news, Telavive http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/20244/insidegiaedu-20244-08-09-2006.mp3 Clarifying the "Fourth C" - Cut Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=16502&tId=2 The Fourth C - Cut
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Thought for the Day ]]> When buying a diamond what do you look for? The factor of cut is the least understood of the 4Cs. Don't rely on numbers and grades - always look at… When buying a diamond what do you look for? The factor of cut is the least understood of the 4Cs. Don't rely on numbers and grades - always look at the diamond! Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:12:00 -0700 Podcast no cut, diamonds, facets, Gem, GIA, grading, stone http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/16502/insidegiaedu-16502-07-27-2006.mp3 Intro. Promo - Inside GIA Education Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=13574&tId=2
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]]> This is the promo that introduces the audio show Inside GIA Education. This is the promo that introduces the audio show Inside GIA Education. Sat, 15 Jul 2006 08:01:54 -0700 Podcast no ball, diamond, Gem, GIA, jewelry, patrick http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/13574/insidegiaedu-13574-07-15-2006.mp3 The Fastest Growing Retail Jewelry Operation! Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=13120&tId=2
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Thanks for listening! ]]> The fastest growing retail jewelry operation in the U.S. The fastest growing retail jewelry operation in the U.S. Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:54:59 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/13120/insidegiaedu-13120-07-14-2006.mp3 What is GIA? Patrick Ball, G.G. http://www.mevio.com/view/?kId=13089&tId=2
In this episode, What is GIA and making an informed diamond purchase.

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Thanks for listening! ]]> What is GIA and making an informed Diamond purchase. What is GIA and making an informed Diamond purchase. Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:14:33 -0700 Podcast no http://m.podshow.com/media/858/episodes/13089/insidegiaedu-13089-07-14-2006.mp3