
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...
The name change aligns with the brand’s commitment to its “Origins strategy,” emphasizing its exclusive access to natural diamonds at their source, while unveiling a new...
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.
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...