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Lucapa Diamond Company, an Australian Securities Exchange (ASX)-listed diamond miner, has finalized its mineral investment contract (MIC) for the Lulo...
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), a leading grading company in the lab-grown diamond market, has reported record financial performance for the calendar year (CY) 2024. The...
Alrosa has confirmed that it is suspending production at its low-margin mines amid what it calls a “deep crisis” in the industry. The sanctioned Russian miner...
Botswana’s new government is reportedly cooling on plans to acquire a stake in the Belgian polisher HB Antwerp. In March 2023 former President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced...
Anoop Mehta, Co Convener, Diamond Panel Committee and in the capacity of being the representative of GJEPC at IDMA delivered a compelling address at the International...
The total value of all Antwerp’s diamond imports and exports fell by over a third in the first two months of 2025, according to the Antwerp...
United States:Trading steady amid shortages in select categories. Market still memo-centric, with little inventory-buying. Retailers seeking 2.50 to 2.99 ct., F-H, VS-SI, rounds and fancies with...
In recent years, the engagement ring market has witnessed significant changes, particularly in consumer spending and gemstone preferences. According to a report by The Knot, U.S....
After a two-year hiatus, Chinese buyers return to purchasing Indian-cut diamonds, sparking optimism for Surat's diamond industry and boosting rough diamond prices.
Counter Intelligence: Just the Facts about Natural & LGDs brochures highlight natural and lab-grown diamond facts
The Russian government could buy more rough diamonds from the state-run miner Alrosa, as it faces ongoing G7 sanctions and weak global demand.The Finance Ministry says...
Rupesh Jain, the founder of Candere by Kalyan Jewellers, is making a return to the jewellery industry with a new venture focused on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs)....
Pandora has announced the appointment of Nicole Clayton as the new General Manager for its British Isles region. She will be taking over from Sonia Lopez...
By Ramit Kapur, MD, Gemological Science International (GSI)
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has unveiled its new Laboratory Grown Materials Standard (LGMS), marking a significant step towards ethical and sustainable practices in the growing...
India’s largest gold player expands into lab-grown diamonds, setting new standards in trust, sustainability, and accessibility
Plans to support diamond sanctions on Russia with a blockchain-backed traceability mechanism have been delayed for a second time.The G7 and EU nations originally intended to...
Showcasing global innovative designs; exhibition zone highlights global creative craftsmanship
De Beers has launched a diamond verification device aimed specifically at retailers. DiamondProof distinguishes natural gems from LGD in store within seconds as the customer looks...
Rough diamonds above 5 carats were in tight supply at this week’s sight, customers reported, with explanations ranging from production cuts to ’ strategy of withholding...
Rio Tinto reported a $127m loss for 2024 from its Diavik diamond mine, in Canada, as weak market conditions led to “fixed cost inefficiencies”. That compares...
De Beers’ fully distributed diamond blockchain platform Tracr™ Limited and Sarine Technologies Limited signed a collaboration agreement that enables each party to offer scalable, cost-effective and...
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has issued a comprehensive set of regulations on the ethical, social, human rights and environmental aspects of lab grown diamonds for...
De Beers and the Botswana government announced they had finally signed the long-delayed agreements on sales, mining licenses and a package of measures to boost the...
Security guards working for the government-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) have killed “scores of citizens in cold blood,” according to a coalition of Zimbabwean civil...
Traceability rules for polished diamond imports now delayed by nearly a year, allowing more time for global cooperation and system development.
A groundbreaking discovery by Chinese scientists has led to the creation of an artificial diamond that surpasses natural diamonds in strength and heat resistance. Lonsdaleite is...
Demand for polished diamonds up by 60% as individuals diversify portfolios with gemstones following VAT abolition and growing financial volatility.
Agreement to manage Tongo diamond deposit operations could lead to a sustainable long-term partnership aimed at producing high-quality diamonds.
Demand for polished diamonds up by 60% as individuals diversify portfolios with gemstones following VAT abolition and growing financial volatility.
Challenges at Diavik mine and broader market conditions lead to significant financial loss in Rio Tinto’s diamond segment.
Indian Consumers Rush to Buy Diamonds Amid Price Dip, While Lab-Grown Trends Impact Global
Starting in April 2025, U.S. importers must declare diamond mining origins to prevent Russian diamonds from entering the market.
Over the past 18 months, we have significantly enhanced this report, incorporating new data and insights that reflect the evolving landscape of the diamond industry
De Beers Jewellers has rebranded as De Beers London in a move designed to emphasize its links with one of the world’s fashion and luxury capitals.And...
Importers will not need to submit proof of a diamond’s country of mining when registering shipments to the US but should keep the right documentation for...
Through mid-February 2025, rough diamond prices are down a modest 1-2% year-to-date, according to the Zimnisky Global Rough Diamond Price Index. This follows an 18% decline...
The lab-grown diamond brand plans to expand its retail presence, enhance branding, and diversify its product offerings with the new capital
The luxury brand’s new boutique at the Taj Krishna in Banjara Hills highlights its celebrated fine jewellery and global couture collections.
ETF will be positioning natural diamonds as an investment asset, similar to precious metals. A diamond ETF can unlock new demand and stabilize prices
by Ramit Kapur, Managing Director, GSI India
The Duchess of Sussex’s ring, was the number-one choice in a poll of 2,000 adults living in the UK
It's a notable development in what has been a stormy relationship between two countries that have no official diplomatic ties.
Botswana's mines minister Bogolo Kenewendo says it's "absolutely" the right time to discuss the government increasing its 15 per cent stake in De Beers.
CaratLane – A Tata Product, India’s leading omnichannel jewellery brand, has launched its all-new engagement rings collection, designed to celebrate love in its many forms. The...
A New Digital Hub for Connection, Collaboration, and Growth London, 10th February 2025 – The diamond and jewellery industry is built on trust, relationships, and expertise....
The average price of natural-diamond jewelry across all product categories rose 2.7% to $2,360, according to a report from the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) and trend...
Anglo American said it expects to write down De Beers’ carrying value for the second year in a row, in response to the industry’s continued weakness.
An Indian delegation led by Shri R. Arulanandan, Director, Department of Commerce, Government of India actively participated in the “Opportunities in India” event, hosted by the...
New requirements to state “country of mining” leave a lot of unanswered questions.
De Beers and the government of Botswana have officially concluded their negotiations, finalizing a new rough diamond sales agreement and securing an extension of mining licenses...
Priyanka Gill, a serial entrepreneur and former Venture Partner at Kalaari Capital, has launched COLUXE, a lab-grown diamond (LGD) jewelry brand that seeks to transform the...
GJEPC and InCent LGD- IIT Madras present VAJRA INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC MEET [VAIRAM 2025] Workshop; the initiative envisages the growth of the Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD)...
Anglo American is working to maximize its value in case a new merger and acquisition (M&A) suitor emerges and expects significant progress this year on the...
Malabar Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate and the parent company of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, announced its Educational Scholarships for girl students in Telangana for...
The US will require importers to state the mining provenance of diamonds entering the country, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said last month.
De Beers India managing director Amit Pratihari expressed concerns over the lack of transparency in synthetic diamond sales, emphasizing the importance of clear disclosure to consumers....
Signet Jewelers sees significant potential in lab-created diamond fashion, as customers seek “bolder” looks at lower price points, CEO J.K. Symancyk told an audience of business...
VD Global will provide diamonds to AthleteGEM in a new joint venture that aims to “reignite” the industry using investment-driven sports memorabilia. AthleteGEM is the brainchild...
Augmont, India’s largest gold trading platform announced that it has added Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD) to its existing online SPOT trading platform for precious metals catering...
De Beers left rough prices unchanged at the first cycle of the year after December’s sharp reductions. It allowed 20% buybacks for all goods — a...
India's Panna Diamond Mining Project, 15km from Panna,is to resume mining, after overcoming environmental concerns from a neighboring tiger reserve. Work has been halted several times...
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has launched a new social media campaign titled “Moments,” designed to emphasize the deep emotional connections and significance that...
Industry members and government officials involved in the discussions over Russian diamond sanctions expect that a full traceability regime won’t be implemented by the current March...
The IIJS Signature 2025 opened today in Mumbai with the unveiling of Diamond Trails, an ambitious project blending fine art, literature, and philanthropy, conceptualised by globally...
As global demand for natural diamonds wanes, some of Surat’s diamond cutting and polishing units have diversified their operations by turning to gold jewellery manufacturing to...
McKinsey & Co Diamond Industry Report
Jewelers of America (JA) and key industry figures met with lawmakers in Washington, DC, last week to express their concerns about plans for sanctions on Russian...
The EU’s “softening of sanctions” was inevitable, according to Russia’s deputy finance minister Alexey Moiseev.He was speaking after the announcement last week that “grandfathered” goods –...
The European Union has extended the “sunrise period” for sanctions on Russian diamonds by six months and added an important concession for goods that predate the...
