
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...
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....
The exclusive launch event at President, IHCL SeleQtions Mumbai marks the debut of Aukera’s empowering "Echoes of Choice" collection, celebrating women’s strength, individuality, and fearless decisions.
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...
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.
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...