When executive producer Ralph Cohen scooped up the charred hair Michael Jackson lost in the filming of the now-infamous Pepsi commercial, he had no idea that he was saving an important piece of history. Now, this closest connection to Jackson himself is being preserved by John Reznikoff and LifeGem. Reznikoff is one of America’s most [...]
Dr. Zalman M. Shapiro, 89, Granted Patent for Innovative Method of Synthesizing Diamonds
Large diamonds are poised to become more affordable with the issuance of a new patent granted to Dr. Zalman M. Shapiro for creating gem-quality stones. At age 89, he is one of the oldest, living inventors currently active in the United States. Dr. Shapiro was personally presented with his new patent by John J. Doll, [...]
International Diamond Council Publishes Updated IDC Rules for Grading Diamonds
The International Diamond Council (IDC) has released an updated version of its “IDC Rules for Grading Diamonds.” The new rules, which outline terminology for diamonds and “synthetic” diamonds, have been updated to incorporate changes that resulted from industry-wide consultations on diamond nomenclature. IDC Chairman Stephane Fischler commented that the latest revision and its publication were [...]