The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has commenced the first public consultation on its proposed Laboratory Grown Materials Standard (LGMS). The…
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In the first quarter of 2024, Botswana’s economy contracted by 5.3%, largely due to the significant decline in global diamond…
De Beers has announced a decline in rough diamond sales, citing economic difficulties in key markets and seasonal industry trends. The…
The Gübelin Gem Lab with its three lab locations in Hong Kong, Switzerland and New York has launched its new…
Hannah McGuinness, a jewellery designer from Glenties, Donegal, is lending her support to the Design and Crafts Council Ireland’s (DCCI)…
The European Union (EU) has announced significant changes to its sanctions on Russian diamonds, extending the transition period and introducing…
A recent robbery at Rhinestones Jewellery & Gifts, an established antique jewellery store in Dublin’s city centre, highlights the increasing…
Gemfields has launched a new book, titled No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems, authored by Richa Goyal Sikri. This…
Anthony Nicholas Limited, the parent company of the Irish jewellery group Fields and UK-based Fraser Hart, has reported a notable…
Galway’s Hartmanns has collaborated with Fabergé to create a unique piece of jewellery that marries luxury with history – an…
Signet Jewelers has identified fashion jewellery as the primary avenue for growth in the synthetic-diamond segment, according to CEO Gina…
JCK 2024 has concluded successfully, drawing approximately 30,000 industry professionals to The Venetian and The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Running…
Sotheby’s has announced key leadership changes within its Watch Division, with Sam Hines and Geoff Hess appointed to new roles…
De Beers Group has announced its support for the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds, emphasizing the need for practical, industry-wide,…
Pandora has announced the launch of its lab-grown diamonds collection in Denmark on June 6th, marking the first EU market…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has unveiled its latest campaign, “Real. Rare. Responsible,” featuring Emmy-nominated actress Lily James as the…
Indian Lab Grown specialist Ethereal Green Diamond LLP has announced the display of two significant lab-grown diamonds at the upcoming…
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has issued a statement supporting the G7’s decision to ban Russian diamonds from entering…
According to a report from Reuters, The United States is currently re-evaluating the stringent aspects of a Group of Seven…
Richemont has announced the appointment of Nicolas Bos as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2024. Mr Bos, who…
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
Anglo American, the UK-based mining giant, has outlined plans to divest significant parts of its business, including business De Beers…
The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting has commenced in Dubai, UAE, gathering global representatives from the diamond industry, civil society,…
Richemont has announced its acquisition of the Italian jeweller Vhernier S.p.A., adding the company to its substantial portfolio of luxury…
The latest pricing information from Rappaport showed that April 2024 saw a downturn in the diamond market, influenced by seasonal…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has introduced a new grading report for round brilliant cut diamonds, the Light Performance Grading…
Tiffany & Co. has announced the launch of the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams collection, which draws inspiration from the…
Russian diamond giant Alrosa is set to sell its 41% stake in the Catoca diamond mine in Angola, a move…
In a significant consumer rights case that has captured widespread attention, Rogelio Villarreal, a 27-year-old doctor from Tamaulipas, Mexico, successfully…
The World Gold Council’s ‘Gold Demand Trends Q1 2024 report presents a complex landscape for gold demand. When including over-the-counter (OTC)…