12 / 10
Alrosa's sales of rough and polished diamonds in November increased 5 percent year-over-year, the miner announced today (Tuesday).
12 / 09
Sightholder Mouawad has unveiled the $5 million crown created for the Miss Universe competition.
12 / 09
David Yurman has opened its New York flagship store. The 5,000 square-foot location spans three floors on East 57th Street.
12 / 08
To better reflect its mission, the Diamond Empowerment Fund is changing its name to Diamonds Do Good.
12 / 08
Mall traffic rose 91 percent on Black Friday compared to an average weekend. That's the result of a report from advertising technology company Mobility Technologies.
12 / 05
Unrest in Hong Kong hit jewelry chain Tiffany & Co. hard in its third quarter. The company reported that worldwide net sales of $1 billion and comparable sales were unchanged from the prior year.
12 / 05
Signet Jewelers Limited today (Thursday) announced that same store sales at its North American locations increased 2.9 percent in Q3 2020.
12 / 05
Laboratory grown diamonds grown using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process could be prone to extreme color instability warns Gemological Science International (GSI).
12 / 04
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has announced the closure of its Dubai laboratory take-in facility and education location by the end of the year.
12 / 03
Thanksgiving weekend spending was up 16 percent over 2018 with 189.6 million U.S. shoppers hitting the stores.
12 / 03
The secondhand market, which reached €26 billion ($28.8 billion) in 2019, is evidence of the evolving mentality of luxury goods buyers. That's just one finding of the latest Bain & Company Luxury Study.
12 / 02
Pramod Kumar Agrawal, the current chair of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), has become the first member of the Indian industry to be elected one of the three vice presidents of CIBJO...
12 / 01
The IDEX Polished Diamond Price Index showed very slight movement in November. Prices dropped marginally around the middle of the month, but returned to their earlier level by the end of November.
11 / 30
There was a great deal of stability in the price of round diamonds in November, especially in the smaller goods. For many categories, there were just isolated changes with no discernible pattern.
11 / 26
An auction of polished diamonds manufactured by Alrosa and held in New York has generated revenue of $4.8 million.
11 / 26
Thieves have stolen three diamond jewelry sets from the Dresden Green Vault. Each set consists of 37 parts each, leading to fears the thieves may try to break them up.
11 / 25
Ending weeks of speculation, French luxury group LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE (LVMH) has acquired luxury jewelry chain Tiffany & Co.
11 / 25
It may be too early for retailers to celebrate a strong end to the year, but with total U.S. jewelry and watch sales up for the third month in a row, it's a good sign that...
11 / 24
LVMH has raised its bid for U.S. jewelry chain Tiffany & Co to almost $16 billion, according to reports by Reuters.
11 / 24
A direct-to-consumer fine jewelry brand that uses lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold has received $1.2 million in seed funding. Kimai, which has been worn by the Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle..
11 / 21
The World Jewellery Confederation, CIBJO, has established a new laboratory-grown diamond committee. The new committee will establish operating practices specific to the lab-grown trade.
11 / 20
Jewelers of America (JA) has announced that its second annual National Convention will focus on the future of the jewelry retail marketplace.
11 / 20
Studs, a new ear piercing experience that opened its first brick and mortar location in New York City yesterday, also announced it has raised $3 million in seed funding.
11 / 20
The number of bidders at the recent 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender saw double-digit growth with buyers vying to get their hands on some of the last diamonds to come from the Argyle diamond mine. The mine is scheduled to close at the end of 2020.
11 / 19
Tennis icon Serena Williams has unveiled her first fine jewelry collection. Created in a collaboration with diamond manufacturer K.P. Sanghvi...
11 / 19
As the U.S. gears up for the biggest shopping weekend of the year, American Express has released data from its Shop Small Consumer Impact survey.
11 / 18
With its publication in Arabic, "The Diamond Terminology Guideline" is now available in 10 languages. The latest version, which was published by the DMCC, ensures unity in diamond terminology across Arabic-speaking countries.
11 / 17
The National Retail Federation has reported that despite a slowdown in the U.S. economy, consumers are still spending and the important holiday season looks on track to perform better than last year.
11 / 14
A new survey reveals just how much marketers need to take generational differences into account to make the most of the holiday shopping season.
11 / 14
Former IGI head Jerry Ehrenwald has launched a laboratory grown diamond exchange and price index. The Laboratory-Grown Diamond Price Index will use...
11 / 13
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) has welcomed two new members to its Board of Governors. They are Dr. Jeffrey Post and Tammy Storino.
11 / 13
De Beers today said it provisionally sold $390 million worth of rough diamonds at its ninth Sight of the year, which took place earlier this month.
11 / 12
After taking in a billion dollars in just over a minute, this year's Singles Day has broken all records.
11 / 12
The World Gold Council (WGC) today launched its new consumer research report. The report, which surveyed 18,000 respondents in China, India, North America, Germany and Russia...
11 / 12
Following recommendations from the IDF Home Front Command, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) in Ramat Gan has advised people not to come to the bourse.
11 / 11
Underscoring the importance of the Far East market, 21 companies will exhibit in the Israel Diamond Pavilion at the upcoming Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers' show.
11 / 10
The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) has debuted a new learning program, "Negotiable," to help its members build their ability to negotiate...
11 / 07
Hong Kong- based Sightholder KGK formally inaugurated its new cutting plant in Luanda, Angola earlier this week.
11 / 07
Prices of fancy color diamonds remained stable in the third quarter of 2019, according to the Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) published by the Fancy Color Research Foundation.
11 / 07
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has produced a coral report ahead of its annual congress in Bahrain this month.
11 / 06
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has announced that the next edition of the International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI) will be themed "I Love Natural Diamonds."
11 / 06
Kleinfeld Bridal is best known for its starring role on the reality TVs show Say Yes to the Dress.
11 / 05
De Beers cut diamond prices by about 5 percent across the board at its November Sight, which ends on November 8, Bloomberg reports.
11 / 05
Figures released by the Gold Council today (Tuesday) show demand for gold jewelry fell 16 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, to its lowest level since 2010.
11 / 03
Platinum Guild International (PGI) will host an e-commerce platform to create a destination for consumers looking to buy platinum jewelry.
11 / 03
The IDEX Polished Diamond Price Index showed a little movement in October, with prices rising slightly between the beginning and end of the month.
11 / 03
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has announced the appointment of Raluca Anghel as its Head of External Affairs and Industry Relations.
10 / 31
While the price of round diamonds was mostly stable in October, especially for the smaller goods, there was some positive movement in the 0.3 to 0.5 carat rounds.
10 / 31
This week, the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) welcomed the Israel Diamond Exchange and its members for the annual Israel Diamond Week at the DDC.
10 / 31
Delgatto DIamond Finance Fund (DDFF) has announced it can now offer full commercial bank services through its partnership with The MFO AG, Plaffikon Zurich.
10 / 29
Tiffany & Co. has confirmed it has received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from LVMH Moet Hennessy - Louis Vuitton to acquire it for $120 per share in cash.
10 / 29
New research by the De Beers Group in its latest Diamond Insight Report reveals the increasing role women are taking in purchasing engagement rings.
10 / 28
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Mark Buntz as its senior vice president and chief marketing officer to lead its global marketing efforts...
10 / 28
Younger consumers are feeling flush this holiday season and look set to increase their spending this year, according to the latest consumer survey from the National Retail Federation.
10 / 27
Reports are rife that LVMH has approached Tiffany & Co about a possible takeover of the U.S. jeweler.
10 / 27
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches increased by 2 percent in the U.S. market in August compared to the same month a year ago, as the graph below illustrates.
10 / 27
A 50-carat diamond worth $1.84 was stolen from a display at the International Jewellery Tokyo AUTUMN on Thursday.
10 / 24
De Beers is shining a light on how it grades and tests rare fancy colored diamonds with a series of interactive hands-on demonstrations at Christie's auction house in London.
10 / 23
DelGatto Diamond Finance has received a $100 million facility from Crestline Investors, Inc., a credit focused institutional alternative asset manager.
10 / 23
JVC has unveiled a kit to help jewelry retailers protect their natural and lab-grown diamond supply chains.
10 / 20
Sarine Technologies has released a preliminary update for Q3 2019 in which it says it has returned to nominal profitability.
10 / 20
Longtime Jewelers Mutual executive David Sexton is retiring after 39 years with the company...
10 / 20
A 7.03-carat fancy blue diamond ring mounted by Moussaieff with an upper estimate of CHF 14 million ($14.2 million)...
10 / 20
Latest sales numbers from the National Retail Federation show almost no movement from August. Retail sales in September...
10 / 17
Platinum Guild International (PGI) has opened its first showroom in Shenzhen, China. The opening is part of the organization's strategy to target younger consumers...
10 / 15
Organizers of the Bharat Diamond Week, which ended today, worked hard to attract international buyers to the Bharat Diamond Bourse
10 / 15
The 6th Mediterranean Gem and Jewelry Conference (MGJC) will focus on the dual subjects of the valuation and marketing of diamonds and gemstones.
10 / 15
The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) may soon allow trade in lab-grown stones, according to reports in the Indian press.
10 / 15
Lafayette-based jewelry manufacturer Stuller has added a new lab-grown diamond jewelry collection ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
10 / 13
Lightbox, the lab-grown diamond fashion jewelry brand owned by De Beers, will soon be available at select Bloomingdale's department stores and Reeds Jewelers...
10 / 13
Las Vegas-based AGS Laboratories has added a digital grading report option to its services.
10 / 13
Jean-Marc Lieberherr is stepping down from his role as CEO of the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) after leading the organization for four years.
10 / 10
The International Council of Shopping Centers predicts that holiday spending will reach $832.3 billion with 90 percent of shoppers spending in physical stores.
10 / 10
The Responsible Jewellery Council has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to develop best practice...
10 / 08
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has launched its new Real is Rare, Real is a Diamond campaign.
10 / 06
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is predicting holiday retail sales during November and December will increase between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent...
10 / 06
Against the backdrop of ongoing pro-democracy protests, retail sales in Hong Kong registered the largest year-on-year decline on record.
10 / 03
The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council's (GJEPC) are both holding events that they hope will boost...
10 / 03
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches declined by 0.8 percent in the U.S. market in July compared to the same month a year ago, as seen in the graph below.
10 / 02
Helzberg Diamonds is offering the ultimate wedding service for engaged couples - a wedding service.
09 / 30
Overall, prices in September were fairly stable. In rounds, the important 1.00-1.25 carat group saw a few changes but was mostly unchanged with prices falling for F-G / IF and rising for D-E / SI2.
09 / 28
A Swiss-based laser-cutting company has developed an automated cutting and shaping system for round diamonds it says substantially...
09 / 26
The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) is offering to reimburse flight tickets of first-time visitors to the Bharat Diamond Week.
09 / 26
Forevermark has launched its latest campaign directed at Indian Consumers. The #TrustForevermark uses a diamond "question mark" throughout and is designed to reassure consumers they are buying a mined stone.
09 / 26
Alrosa's Supervisory Board has approved the company's acquisition of Kristall, the Smolensk-based diamond manufacturer.
09 / 25
The DMCC has unveiled the redesigned Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) in the Almas Tower. The DMCC says the redesigned trading floor is the largest in the world.
09 / 25
The lab-grown diamond sector continues to strengthen its leadership. WD Lab Grown Diamonds has appointed Sue Rechner, former global president of Merrell, as its CEO.
09 / 24
The DMCC has opened the Dubai Design Academy (DDA) to increase the standard of jewelry design in the emirate.
09 / 23
The Indian government has announced a 3.5-percent cut in the Goods and Service Tax (GST) on work related to diamonds to 1.5 percent.
09 / 23
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Presidents Meeting kicks off in Dubai today.
09 / 22
Tiffany & Co. is combating the effect of falling Chinese tourism by opening up more mainland China stores
09 / 22
The Plumb Club has become the first industry organization requiring its members to become certified members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
09 / 19
Ed Bridge, Chairman Emeritus of Ben Bridge Jeweler, Inc, is the 2020 recipient of the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement.
09 / 19
CIBJO has released an overview of its Responsible Sourcing Blue Book. The Book defines a universally agreed-to set of recommended...
09 / 18
British jeweler Beaverbrooks is getting a jump start on the holiday season with the launch of its £100,000 ($125,000) advent calendar.
09 / 18
The diamond industry continues to reshape itself with the announcement that Alrosa is considering buying state-owned Kristall...
09 / 17
Jewelers of America (JA) and Jewelers Board of Trade are gathering data for the Retail Jewelers Benchmarking Study.
09 / 17
August U.S. retail sales grew 4.6 percent year-over-year. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), sales also increased 0.4 percent over July
09 / 17
Industry charity Jewelers for Children (JFC) has unveiled its 2019 Hope for the Holidays program.
09 / 16
Hini Star has launched a new optical-patterned diamond collection called The OPTICA Series.
09 / 16
Rio Tinto is showcasing the 64 pink and red diamonds that make up the 2019 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender.
09 / 15
The World Gold Council (WGC), the market development organisation for the gold industry, has launched its Responsible Gold Mining Principles.
09 / 15
The news out of Surat, India's "Diamond City," is troubling, with reports of 250 diamond units there and across Gujarat having shut down in the past year.
09 / 12
DRC Techno, a company focused on diamond identification technology, has added the J-Mini and the J-Detect 9000 to its growing inventory of lab-grown diamond technology.
09 / 11
The price of gold could reach $2,000 within the next two years - a record high - according to New York-based Citigroup. The surge is due to fading US economic growth, interest rates cuts, uncertainty...
09 / 11
Alrosa's combined rough and polished diamond sales totaled $181.8 million in August. Rough diamond sales by value amounted to $180.2 million with polished diamond sales falling to just $1.5 million.
09 / 10
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) and the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) will hold a roadshow of diamond identification and detection technology at the upcoming...
09 / 09
How do you make a $2 million diamond "disappear"? For artist Diemut Strebe, in collaboration with MIT scientist Brian Wardle, the answer is a patented nanotube technology (CNT).
09 / 09
Rio Tinto has launched a new collection of rare pink diamonds from its Argyle mine in Western Australia. The Argyle Pink Everlastings Collection comprises 64 lots and weighs in at 211.21 carats...
09 / 09
Saks Fifth Avenue has opened The Vault, a new floor dedicated to fine jewelry and watches at its flagship Fifth Avenue store. The new department offers 20 new brands, limited edition pieces and the largest selection of watches ever Saks has ever offered.
09 / 06
For more information and to subscribe to the full IDEX Polished Price Index, go to http://www.idexonline.com/diamond_prices_lp
09 / 05
"It is very rare for JSA to venture outside the realm of crime prevention. However, JSA has felt the tremendous challenges faced by JSA's 21,500 member businesses."
09 / 05
"We took this opportunity to move WJA's headquarters back to New York, and to appoint an executive director here. We're delighted that Jennifer Markas will be joining us."
09 / 04
The series, entitled "Fast Forwarding Sustainability" will provide guidance and real actions that jewelers can take.
09 / 04
Levy succeeds seasoned industry veteran Jerry Ehrenwald, GG, ASA, who has served as IGI North America president and CEO since 1991.
09 / 04
The labs on site will be, among others, HRD Antwerp NV, SSEF - the Swiss Gemmological Institute, American Gemological Laboratories, and Gubelin.
09 / 04
Fine jewellery is all about the gems and the Chief of Dior Joaillerie is not about to replace them with LGDs
09 / 03
The IJL SS20 Trends seminar gave buyers an insight into what they should be buying for the coming season.
09 / 02
Masked protesters had created chaos on Hong Kong's airport and damaged the railway station, causing travelers to head to the city on foot.
08 / 31
More than ever, during this summer in the northern hemisphere, polished trading was very slow and polished price changes, both of rounds and fancies were few and minor.
08 / 29
"Professionals need to understand how color is derived and how it should be measured and defined and how that impacts real-time value in the marketplace."
08 / 28
Madestones and Italian jeweler Royal Wings introduce a feather-light, high karat gold tennis bracelet set with lab-grown diamonds at the IJL show.
08 / 28
Online retailers, grocery stores, clothing retailers and electronics stores all are doing well.
08 / 28
Members didn't hesitate to ask about inconsistencies in GIA diamond grading reports and perceived inconsistencies between stones from various GIA labs.
08 / 28
Fair will deliver a rich program of events that will "inspire visitors looking for fresh ideas to boost their bottom lines."
08 / 28
Kimmel played a key role in shaping GIA's domestic and international marketing, public relations and communications outreach efforts.
08 / 27
The seventh sight generated $280 million, a whopping 44 percent less than the $503 of the same cycle in 2018.
08 / 27
The diamond cutting and polishing industry in Surat currently sits on roughly $10 billion worth of rough stocks, says the Times of India.
08 / 26
After nearly six decades, this extraordinary carving is now coming to light for a fresh generation of scholars and collectors.
08 / 26
In recent years, many Chinese jewelry retailers have expanded their presence in "tier three and four cities."
08 / 26
Blom's announcement comes at a time that there is a wealth of information available to the trade and the public about LGDs.
08 / 26
AWDC will offer polished diamonds for sale to the public at large, offering consumers to buy diamonds directly from the source.
08 / 25
Prospective buyers can view the diamonds during the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, from the 16th to the 20th of September.
08 / 24
Hong Kong September Show management argues "situation is cooling down," and that it did not receive demands for cancellation.
08 / 22
Keep an eye out for the September issue of IDEX Magazine. IDEX' Research Director Ken Gassman writes on "Solving the puzzle for diamantaires - how to capture a greater share of consumer spending."
08 / 22
Miners, manufacturers, retailers, and conservationists' partner in responsible gold sourcing and fish habitat restoration in Alaska and Canada.
08 / 22
"We find that not only are the exhibitors returning year after year, but buyers continue to attend in order to maintain those relationships. Especially in today's market, we see this show as a tremendous opportunity."
08 / 22
Organizations are concerned about their exhibitors' safety; visitors not turning up and that their goods would not be insured, in case of outbreaks of unrest.
08 / 21
Zillion's Jewelry Innovation Council aims to bring industry experts together to discuss opportunities and overcome challenges, providing more transparency and value-added services to the jewelry industry.
08 / 20
Open exclusively to BDB members, the new Sarine facility provides free pre-grading to ascertain light and cut grade services for sorting purposes.
08 / 20
The Plumb Club received feedback from retailers stating that there is a gap in the trade for aggregated, up-to-date consumer research that's valuable to them.
08 / 20
The brand relaunch will be kick-started by a global public relations event in Los Angeles on 28 August evolving around the new brand purpose.
08 / 19
During a period of many challenges to the natural diamond industries, we are very proud to host many distinguished members of the diamond industry.
08 / 19
In the global fraternity of Forevermark, we (India) are the largest market in terms of volume.
08 / 19
Almod is committed to training a local workforce, and to create employment opportunities at the diamond polishing plant.
08 / 18
Bucking tradition, a growing number of young couples are opting for alternative engagement rings
08 / 18
US jewelry industry leaders have been trying in vain to prevent jewelry products to be included in tariff hike on imports from China.
08 / 15
The five winners range from an undergraduate at the beginning of her studies to several professional jewelers seeking additional skills to advance their careers.
08 / 13
Organizers of new jewelry shows realize they need to concentrate on networking opportunities and education, in addition to merchandizing and buying prospects.
08 / 13
The last two days of the International India Jewellery Show, held at Mumbai's Bombay Exhibition Centre, saw a low turn-out.
08 / 12
"LVMH's belief in the ambitions and our values as the global leader in sustainable luxury fashion [is] truly impressive.
08 / 12
Generational shifts are hard to adapt to, and this coming one that will be brought about by the Gen-Zs will magnify the trends driven by Millennials.
08 / 11
"Nobody gets to be the president of a company unless they know every job. You have to be able to do every job, including how to clean the toilets and polish the floors."
08 / 11
The exhibition has 180 items from the French fashion house's archive on display. The items are displayed in ten vibrantly colored rooms
08 / 09
The giant, Lafayette, Louisiana-headquartered merchandise and services supplier for jewelry professionals worldwide is rejuvenating its top management.
08 / 09
"Diamonds are increasingly being bought to celebrate occasions such as landing a new job, securing a promotion or other personal achievements in a broader sense."
08 / 09
The program introduces show visitors to the topic and "culture of sustainability, communicating the importance and looking at the best and most effective practices.
08 / 09
With more exhibitors, and with the show's floor space expanded, this year's IIJS is the largest to date, with more than 2,500 booths.
08 / 08
The two-time Emmy nominee and UNICEF's youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador, Brown has signed a two-year contract with Pandora.
08 / 08
Retailers across the country will run promotions in their stores to celebrate the industry's success of helping thousands of children through the JFC charity partners.
08 / 06
The US jewelry sector's performance stands in shrill contrast with the overall performance of the country's retail sector.
08 / 06
The response in the trade to last year's 'Fly to Buy' campaign was overwhelmingly positive and brought many international buyers to the exchange.
08 / 06
Walmart is followed by its US rival Amazon in the list. India's own Future Group and Reliance Retail are in the fourth and fifth place.
08 / 05
"We were thrilled to tackle tough topics - like the political climate, macro-economics...and innovation in retail tech - in a relaxed and celebratory setting."
08 / 04
During the past 48 months of our reporting, polished diamond prices have been very stable and decreased less than two percent.
08 / 04
Gold demand was 1,123 tons in second quarter of the year, due to record-breaking central bank purchases.
08 / 04
Pink diamonds showed an upturn of 0.4 percent in for the second quarter of the year, compared to a 0.5 percent decrease for the second quarter of 2018.
08 / 04
The new Chair is a Past President of the Florida Jewelers Association, speaker for Jewelers Education Foundation, past Vice Chair of the Leading Jewelers of the World.
08 / 01
Price developments in sizes from 0.90 ct. up to three carats were positive, with the 1.00-1.24 carat range showing 2 to 3.5 percent rises.
08 / 01
Among webinar's topics: :What do retail jewelers need to understand about women as consumers and purchase influencers?"
08 / 01
LVMH's earnings rose 15 percent in the second quarter of 2019, to $14 billion, with the largest market growth coming from fashion and leather goods.
08 / 01
The paper is to help retailers and brands apply "personalization at scale." and allows its users to learn more about consumers' needs, desires and concerns.
07 / 30
Consumers own more than $1 trillion of fine jewelry and watches, and the global secondary market for consumer-owned luxury jewelry and watches exceeds $8 billion per year.
07 / 30
RJC helps companies of all sizes, throughout the jewelry supply chain, meet the rising ethical demands of peers, consumers, financial institutions, and civil society.
07 / 29
After more than 50 years of uninterrupted work in diamonds and colored gemstones, Eshed is recognized for his achievements and his contribution to Israel's diamond industry and trade.
07 / 29
Many established retailers are effectively harnessing online sales to combine with their in-store sales, and many online-only brands now are opening physical stores.
07 / 29
Bank of America has been both driving Alex and Ani towards bankruptcy and milking it for tens of millions of dollars in fees.
07 / 25
Dvash: we must bring our Chinese partners closer with an aim to show the many advantages in working with members of the IDE
07 / 25
In 2017, Costco was ordered to pay Tiffany $25 million for using the Tiffany & Co. name in connection with the sale of non-Tiffany brand diamond engagement rings.
07 / 24
The campaign, which began on July 23, is supported by a social media initiative. A video series, "How to Save the World," features across the brand's accounts.
07 / 21
"These are impressive results showing that the consumer remains engaged and that consumer spending gave a boost to the economy in the second quarter."
07 / 20
Richemont stated that watch sales were more subdued during the first three months of the year as it has introduced most of its new timepieces this year during the second quarter.
07 / 18
"As a result of the high cost of labor in our country, almost the entirety of our diamond manufacturing has relocated abroad. This has put the WTOCD in a difficult situation"
07 / 18
It is expected that Tiffany's first Indian foothold will be at Mumbai's Jio World Centre mall, which is to open in April 2020.
07 / 18
In the jewelry business, employment and company ownership are overwhelmingly vested with SMEs, most of which are family owned.
07 / 18
Currently, Chow Tai Fook's store network counts 3248 doors, 114 more than in the first quarter of the year.
07 / 17
The grey market has deprived Swatch of hundreds of millions in revenue during the first half of the year.
07 / 17
Buyers and exhibitors are encouraged arrange meetings by means of the innovative digital Business Matching platform.
07 / 17
Weaker economic growth may possibly soften gold consumer demand, but structural economic reforms taking place in India and China will support demand in those markets.
07 / 17
Properly managed, a pearl farm can serve as a source of gainful employment and community development, both directly and through the secondary economies its nurtures.
07 / 16
"Average and honest members and their businesses have been tremendously hurt and affected due to these culprits and this has resulted in our credibility hitting rock bottom."
07 / 15
The Israeli delegation, led by IDE President Yoram Dvash and IDE Managing Director Eran Zini, includes 16 diamond companies.
07 / 15
The meeting between both parties was "about exchanging knowledge and establishing trade relations in the diamond industry and they agreed to promote cooperation.
07 / 09
"We hope that this service will empower SME jewelers to source more responsibly, in ways that can provide a sustainable market for ethical provenances."
07 / 09
Among these were eight colorless and 12 fancy colored diamonds. Most of the colored diamonds were graded as Fancy Yellow and Fancy Intense Yellow.
07 / 09
At the heart of the Dragon necklace is the 54.21 carat Mouawad Dragon diamond, the largest round brilliant vivid yellow diamond in the world.
07 / 09
Spice Jet is currently the only company offering high value item shipping, transporting $6.5 billion of polished diamonds from Surat to Mumbai in 2018.
07 / 07
Johnson was appointed in recognition of her work supporting female jewelers across the value chain to achieve sustainability in their sourcing practices.
07 / 04
Market growth in the US retail jewelry sector remained subdued, compared to the sales results of the same month in 2018. Year-over-year, total jewelry and watch sales grew 1.5 percent in April.
07 / 04
Sentiment has worsened since March due to the lingering effects of the trade war reducing high-quality tourism traffic into Hong Kong.
07 / 03
India's PNG Jewellers to distribute Forevermark all over India Summary: PNG Jewellers have launched an exclusive line of jewellery called the 'Fab5' that is set with Forevermark diamonds.
07 / 03
Zimbabwe's NGO, the Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) welcomed the etailer's decision
07 / 03
However, IDMA and WFDB delegates will first gather at the biennial Presidents' Meeting, September 23-25 in Dubai
07 / 02
Students in China have the option for on-campus or distance education programs. More than 500 students have graduated from these programs at SJTU.
07 / 02
JA's upcoming program will delve deeply into what is happening in Washington D.C.
07 / 02
The show was back at the Sands Expo and The Venetian, with 1.2 million square feet of exhibition space.
07 / 01
The campaign highlights the unique and extraordinary features of natural diamonds and to differentiate real from fake.
07 / 01
Like in previous months, price developments in rounds remain few and sporadic with mixed trends and especially in sizes under a carat rather subdued.
06 / 30
China currently has a 21.1 percent share of the world's retail market and the US has a 21.9 percent share.
06 / 30
Panel will discuss the advances in the LGD technology, production and, most importantly, the consumer demand that is fueling the category
06 / 30
JA has been organizing annual meetings between the US jewelry and key lawmakers in D.C. for years.
06 / 30
Among its current clients are companies such as Signet, Zales, Walmart, Sterling and Dicia Jewelry
06 / 26
In September, Vicenzaoro will present the most advanced innovations in the jewelry manufacturing industry
06 / 26
Among issues discussed were synthetic diamonds and their impact on the global diamond industry.
06 / 26
Reportedly, the online jeweler scammed customers out of thousands of dollars in unfulfilled orders.
06 / 26
Royal Asscher introduces two new, patented cuts: the Royal Asscher Oval Cut and the Royal Asscher Cushion Cut.
06 / 25
Currently, the United States account for about half of the India's diamond exports, at an estimated value of $24 billion.
06 / 25
The firms are unable to pay off their debts to their banks, saw their credit lines withdrawn, and are basically bankrupt.
06 / 23
DCA graduates and grant recipients will be provided with continued education at GIA.
06 / 23
Over the course of the sale, three world auction records were set for Indian works of art and 29 lots achieved over $1 million.
06 / 23
Diamond professionals to gather at Almas Conference Centre in September to debate technology, market and commercial disruption
06 / 18
ICA GemLab will offer its Premium Report at the show, with the express service charge waived.
06 / 18
HRD Antwerp seeks to access the Europe's largest jewelry market to advance its diamond and jewelry grading reports.
06 / 18
Industry stakeholders will have a chance to stay on top of the latest innovations, research studies and evolving technologies impacting gemology.
06 / 18
The global luxury goods market expands to €260bn in 2018, with similar growth forecasted for 2019
06 / 18
U.S. retail sales improved in May 2019, putting at rest expectations that the US economy would be shrinking
06 / 18
Drahi said that he was making the acquisition "for my family, through my personal holding, with a very long-term perspective."
06 / 16
Since 1999, the industry has donated $56.7 million to help children in need. This year, $1.3 million was donated.
06 / 16
The Jewelry Industry Summit is moving its business model to that of a membership-based organization.
06 / 13
Alrosa continues its sales tour in Israel and promised it will hold two more tenders of polished still this year
06 / 13
GJEPC Chairman Pramod Agrawal asked India's Finance Minister to resolve the industry's most pressing issues.
06 / 12
"We see the market entering its seasonal slowdown phase. The India's cutting and polishing sector is still facing a challenge of financing."
06 / 12
Christie's New York auction of unique and historic Golconda diamonds includes a "portrait diamond," a unique, flat diamond that was part of a turban's decoration.
06 / 11
The Times of India (ToI) reported that most of the diamond units have cut production by shutting down 80 percent of their machines.
06 / 11
Sarine's Diamond Journey Official Partners program comprises of select diamond manufacturers who will be able to supply goods meeting the retailers' criteria, offering verifiable imagery rather than declarative statements.
06 / 11
After eight weeks of applications, more than 100 applicants and 28 days of intensive interviews, the Women's Jewellery Network (WJN) announced its new cohort of Ambassadors this week.
06 / 10
Costco lists only one ring priced at $400,000: a platinum ring, set with a round brilliant of 10.03 carat, VS1 clarity, I color.
06 / 10
The 3.4-carat stone, set in a ring by the house of Moussaieff, was auctioned by Christie's Asia in Hong Kong on May 28.
06 / 10
"The most wanted diamonds in the world are also the most expensive ones. So, let's check the top most expensive diamonds in the world."
06 / 09
RJC emphasized that "product integrity and disclosure across the value chain to protect consumer confidence is the most important issue.
06 / 09
Virtual Shelf, to give independent jewelers immediate digital access to over 250,000 diamonds and jewelry pieces
06 / 06
Established in 1989 by founding editor Chaim Even Zohar, the current Diamond Pipeline was researched and authored by Pranay Narvekar of Pharosbeam Consulting, with Chaim Even Zohar.
06 / 12
A waiter who donated $200 at Le Vian's fundraiser for Las Vegas children's and cancer charities, is hired by the event's top donor
06 / 05
Signet's Conflict Minerals Report reflects the complexity and breadth of the jewelry supply chain and demonstrates the company's commitment to continuous improvement.
06 / 05
The diamonds and their accompanying digital, personalized content will first be offered to diamond dealers. However, at a later stage, the platform may also be made accessible to retail jewelers.
06 / 02
The service scientifically matches faceted D-to-Z - and now also natural colored diamonds - to their original rough to confirm the gem's country of origin.
06 / 02
The second edition of the Bharat Diamond Week last October hosted more than 1,000 visitors from India and across the world who did business with 150 Indian exhibitors of polished goods.
06 / 02
"He has led companies through transformative and progressive change, balancing the age-old legacy of diamonds with cutting-edge technology."
06 / 01
As in previous months, there were few price changes, with three-carat rounds the exception
05 / 30
"Venus Jewel is committed to ethical and transparent business practices as they lie at the core of the founders' values since the very inception of the company."
05 / 29
Toward the Las Vegas shows, Marie Chantal Kaninda, Executive Director of the World Diamond Council, sent an important message to the diamond industry.
05 / 28
The Diamond Fingerprint Report was developed in partnership with Mark Cullinan, honoring the Cullinan family.
05 / 28
Plum Club executive: "We received feedback from retailers that there is a gap in our industry for aggregated, up-to-date consumer research that is valuable to them."
05 / 27
Buying sized star and melee diamond has been standardized by the BoxxStars Service, a new service offered by IDEX Guaranteed Diamond Transactions.
05 / 27
CIBJO calls on gemological community to create a harmonized set of grading standards, practices and nomenclature
05 / 27
A panel will gather under the title: "Return on responsibility, a conversation about instilling trust through responsible business practices."
05 / 23
JA's GEM Awards honor the achievements of individuals and companies whose work raises the visibility of fine jewelry and watches.
05 / 23
The talk will address how consumer behavior and social changes not only impact the jewelry industry and other luxury market segments, but also have their effect on product directions, purchasing and communications.
05 / 22
Lab grown diamonds are uniquely positioned in the diamond and jewelry market to carry a sustainability standard. This standard will clearly set the benchmark for transparent reporting.
05 / 21
The SEC's complaint charges Natural Diamonds, Eagle, Argyle Coin, Aman, Harold Seigel and Jonathan H. Seigel with violations of the securities registration provisions
05 / 21
This historic conversation will focus on the special connection between the Americans and the people of Botswana.
05 / 20
RJC Chair David Bouffard announced a series of appointments to the RJC board of directors and its standards, assurance and communications committees.
05 / 19
Retailers face many challenges when trying to sell diamonds to consumers. A Russian company has come up with an advanced, digital to develop repeat customers.
05 / 19
Plumb Club to present “Radiant Universe Planetarium Show†and have a “Retail Innovation & Education Center†at JCK.
05 / 18
A 2014 Frost & Sullivan study compared the cost of growing diamonds vs. mining concluded that mining consumes twice the energy than growing them.
05 / 18
A 2014 Frost & Sullivan study compared the cost of growing diamonds vs. mining concluded that mining consumes twice the energy than growing them.
05 / 17
Harrods has been named the world's most successful luxury department store, according to research from GlobalData.
05 / 15
Casey and Barlerin identified the need for focused, research-based messaging on advocacy, communications and education of the unique offering of lab-grown diamonds
05 / 15
Lowe will be succeeded by Brenda Rosenthal who has been with EGLSA for more than two decades.
05 / 15
This year the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI) will hold two lucky raffle draws, on May 31 and June 2, for buyers who have purchased goods from the Israel Diamond Pavilion.
05 / 15
This exceptional D color Type IIa gem mined from the Cullinan C-Cut adds to the most famous diamonds to have originated from this historic mine.
05 / 15
"There will be plenty of opportunities for growth that many Italian companies will be able to seize."
05 / 15
Pandora's Brand Officer will take the stage at this year's Copenhagen Fashion Summit to debate how circular design can create fundamental change in the industry.
05 / 14
The 64th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair will be held September 10-14 at Challenger Halls 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani.
05 / 13
The new investigation involves Winsome's Jatin Mehta, a Jordanian national, Forever Diamonds and "unidentified officials of Bank of India."
05 / 13
Macau's Legislative Assembly is expected to sign the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) into law in October of this year.
05 / 13
His company is a global leader in the midstream, from diamond manufacturing to jewelry setting. Its Israeli branch belongs to the country's top exporters.
05 / 09
The cooperation between AWDC and Ars Nobilis has been long coming and is the result of the "verticalization" of the diamond and jewelry supply chain.
05 / 09
Event is 'epilogue' to Fifth Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference
05 / 09
Caryl Capeci, currently CEO of Hearts on Fire, will take on the role of CEO of Chow Tai Fook's newly established North American business hub.
05 / 09
DDE to tender 50,000 carats of CVD lab-grown diamonds at exchange in DMCC's Almas Tower
05 / 09
On May 27, AWDC will mark this milestone with a major event in Antwerp's diamond district. It will stage an event called "100 Years Brilliant" and also hold a street festival.
05 / 07
The ALROSA Diamond Inspector will be presented on May 18 in Cyprus and on May 21st at special seminar session at the Israel Diamond Exchange
05 / 06
Pandora is making significant marketing investments in key countries to drive profitable revenue growth.
05 / 06
ABC News published a fascinating article under the title "Are retail jobs in a funk? It's complicated."
05 / 03
GIA: Corporate social responsibility is a growing consumer expectation, and companies need to account for it.
05 / 03
Mother's Day spending is expected to total a record $25 billion this year, up from $23.1 billion in 2018, according to the annual survey released by the NRF.
05 / 01
Oded Edelman, President of James Allen, a firm that has been owned by Signet Jewelers since 2017, said that the sale of LGDs is a first test.
04 / 30
April, analysts seem to agree, is among the slowest months of the year in the international diamond trade. With prices for smaller rough diamonds under pressure, prices for the resulting polished goods
04 / 30
The goal of the survey results is to help WJA better understand the most pressing gender-related issues people in the industry encountered
04 / 30
The lab will host a daily workshop to teach show visitors more about HRD’s latest range of equipment that helps identify LGDs.
04 / 30
With the Indian rupee rebounding in value against the US dollar, Indian companies will be more open to converting their currency into rubles to pay Alrosa's invoices.
04 / 30
"Promoting the integrity of the value chain and the transparency of the industry are the AWDC's most important strategic priorities," says Ari Epstein, AWDC's CEO.
04 / 28
The much-discussed retail apocalypse is a retail revolution, because the store is not dead. It simply must be reimagined as the hub of a customer-centric model.
04 / 28
The collection features a number of outstanding diamonds, including the Mirror of Paradise Diamond and the Arcot II Diamond.
04 / 25
The changes reflect the evolving needs of the industry and demands of consumers globally.
04 / 24
IDC's mission is to formulate set of internationally recognized standards for diamond grading and nomenclature that would be applicable in the same way all over the world.
04 / 24
The Women's Jewelry Association (WJA) will celebrate its 2019 honorees at its annual Awards for Excellence gala, Monday, July 29, 2019.
04 / 24
Reuters: Stronger growth in the first quarter will probably not change the view that the economy will slow this year.
04 / 24
The seminar is scheduled for the Saturday afternoon of June 1, at from 15:00 to 15:45 at the Showcase Stage, JCK Show Floor, Level 2.
04 / 23
Ame, a new jewelry brand that uses only lab-grown diamonds in its designs, opened its flagship store at Westfield Century City Mall in Los Angeles.
04 / 23
Ammadi: "I look forward to working with the volunteer alumni leaders to help them meet the needs and interests of their chapter members."
04 / 23
Stanley Zale: "Ethical sourcing, supply chain transparency, workplace safety and other similar issues, are of increasing concern to more and more consumers and businesses."
04 / 23
The BDW's second edition of 2018 saw more than 1,000 visitors from India and across the world who did business with 125 Indian exhibitors of polished diamonds.
04 / 21
Lussier: "As the brand sees rapid growth in Asia, Nancy's exceptional expertise and knowledge of the region provide us with excellent continuity."
04 / 21
By creating a mutual holding company, Jewelers Mutual will enhance its ability to innovate and bring new value to its customers – and the jewelry industry – with new ventures.
04 / 17
The MGJ Conference connects the gem and jewelry business community and the multi -faceted community of gemologists, appraisers, mineralogists and other scientists.
04 / 17
The MGJ Conference connects the gem and jewelry business community and the multi -faceted community of gemologists, appraisers, mineralogists and other scientists.
04 / 16
The publication inducted Cathy Calhoun, David and Julia Gardner, and Steve and Judy Padis
04 / 16
The ASU program offers participants a unique opportunity to boost the knowledge of staff members or nurture the talent of aspiring diamond experts from industry members’ own business network.
04 / 14
Newton received the award based on his commitment to the jewelry industry and because of his friendship and service toward the Society over the years.
04 / 14
The show hosted buyers from Algeria, Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, France, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UK, USA and Uzbekistan
04 / 13
The American Gem Society (AGS) presented several prestigious awards at its annual Conclave in Seattle, WA, that was held April 8 to 10. All the awards honor excellence, professionalism, and a commitment to ethics and consumer protection.
04 / 13
Roskind worked at Christie's for a combined 17 years in New York, Los Angeles and Geneva and was very closely involved with the sales of the Jewels of Elizabeth Taylor and the Collection of Ellen Barkin.
04 / 11
An impressive 74 percent of Signet s field leadership are women and almost half of the company's senior management (VP and above) are women, as are 50 percent of the Signet Board of Directors.
04 / 11
Dvash: "We're working to make the 2020 show the largest and most exciting one ever. This is the place you'll want to be next February."
04 / 10
At 302.37 carats, Graff's Lesedi La Rona is largest highest color, highest clarity diamond ever graded by GIA.
04 / 10
The CIBJO Annual Congress will be hosted by DANAT, the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones
04 / 10
The amount paid by Graff constitutes a record price per carat paid for a diamond from the Letseng mine.
04 / 08
Italy's Foreign Trade Undersecretary: "I will make you a promise: +EU7 billion in exports from Italy to China, obviously including the gold sector."
04 / 08
Italy's Foreign Trade Undersecretary: "I will make you a promise: +EU7 billion in exports from Italy to China, obviously including the gold sector."
04 / 07
The tower will be the tallest in Israel and one of the ten tallest buildings in the world. The building will expand the size of the Diamond Exchange complex from the 100,000 to 800,000 square meters.
04 / 03
If the data from the polished diamond and the rough match, GIA will confirm the country of origin provided by the mining company and include that information on the Diamond Origin Report.
04 / 02
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, the latest sign economic growth has shifted into low gear.
04 / 02
With more management changes at Pandora seeks ways to improve its bottom line.
04 / 02
Antwerp’s Business Court determined that Eurostar no longer has any tradable assets. Eurostar’s chief creditors are ABN AMRO, Standard Chartered, KBC and Bank of India.
04 / 01
In March, the rounds market, across the board, is a market in waiting. And while fancies showed a bit more of energy, the fancies market, too, remains rather dull.
04 / 01
The Belgian state visit also served as an opportunity to call for the elimination of the five-percent import tax on diamonds from Antwerp
03 / 29
The 2019 Baselworld watch and jewelry fair had – again - less exhibitors, less visitors, less press.
03 / 27
The LGD products will be segregated from mined diamonds, but will offer all the visual and technical search, buy, hold, and memo features of the platform.
03 / 27
Diamond manufacturers in Surat are selling off their inventories at discounts of 30 to even 40 percent to pay of loans.
03 / 26
Partnership between AWDC and Alibaba Group, offering Antwerp-sourced polished diamonds directly to Chinese consumers, is generating increased sales.
03 / 26
Diamond jewelry lower sales numbers in 2018 were a result “of a slowdown in key consumption markets in the second half of 2018.”
03 / 26
This device widens the range of detectable merchandise to include all rough and polished stones in the lower yellowish-to-light-brown colour ranges.
03 / 26
Marmota Limited has identified new gold deposits in Goshawk territory in Australia’s south based on the biogeochemical testing of tree leaves for minerals.
03 / 25
Visitors to this year’s edition of Baselworld were “underwhelmed” and many are wondering about its future.
03 / 24
Alan M. Zimmer, Caryl Capeci, and Elliot Tannenbaum to be inducted into AGS Circle of Distinction.
03 / 24
The ‘Mudan’ watch features 15858 diamonds set in 18-karat gold anmd features a Reena Ahluwalia diamond painting on the dial.
03 / 24
"People were really looking for solutions and buying, and they wanted to talk about how to improve their businesses," said Andrea Hill,
03 / 21
These jewels are first and foremost exclusive pieces of jewelry craftmanship and only then a watch….
03 / 21
The Women in Luxury 2019 conference is designed to reflect the expertise and smarts of women leaders in the luxury business.
03 / 21
“There have been rumours that Russia would restrict exports of some scrap materials… sometimes such news can take on more significance than it should.”
03 / 20
The American Society of Appraisers (ASA) has a new CEO, Johnnie White. The American Society of Appraisers is the US’ oldest and only major appraisal organization representing all appraisal specialists.
03 / 18
"I see the year staying as we budgeted at 24 million carats. There is no reason for us to change production forecasts at this moment."
03 / 18
Alrosa’ diamond rose to $4.4 billion in 2018, a value increase of six percent, the leading diamond miner said.
03 / 17
But in February, US retail sales dipped with 0.1 percent, according to recent report issued by Bank of America.
03 / 14
Nearly 25 jewelry industry leaders conferred in New York City in celebration of International Women’s Day.
03 / 13
Signet continues to reorganize, appointing and promoting a flurry of executives as part of its Path to Brilliance transformation efforts
03 / 13
“While we expect some further comeback in the next couple months, the big story is that the economy’s big engine is cooling.”
03 / 12
Two Sessions: China needs to restore a culture of frugality and rein in hedonism and consumerism among the Millennial and Gen-Z generations.
03 / 12
The new guide to thehandling and trading of diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls and coral, is available for downloading from the CIBJO website
03 / 11
India inaugurates first-of-its-kind Jewellery Park in Mumbai, estimated to generate employment to 100,000 workers
03 / 11
Mehul Choksi’s US-owned company, Samuel Jewelers, may have sold lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) to customers with fraudulent grading reports
03 / 10
In April, Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction in Hong Kong to auction an exceptional, 88.22-carat round
03 / 07
The event will address the pressing issues shaping the jewelry industry, from lab-grown diamonds and omni-channel marketing to retail design and supply chain regulations
03 / 07
In case an agreement is finalized, Neiman Marcus would be able to avert a possible default of $5 billion of debt
03 / 06
Significant numbers of retailers struggle to operate successfully in the current competitive landscape
03 / 06
GIA offers an opportunity to meet gem and jewelry industry recruiters from all over Europe
03 / 06
Zimbabwe has struck a deal with Botswana to start processing its diamonds in Gaborone
03 / 06
The MCH Group is the owner of Baselworld
03 / 03
Ehud Laniado, a well-known Israeli diamantaire, died last weekend
03 / 03
“The vibe was excellent as so many group members had not yet met before and really enjoyed putting faces to names!”
03 / 03
HRD will issue Laboratory Grown Diamond Jewellery Reports, with clear wording on the cover
03 / 03
Total assets seized in Nirav Modi case exceed $300 million.
03 / 03
Namibian government is in talks with Botswana on the possibility of Namibia becoming a center of diamond polishing
03 / 03
Price developments for round diamonds under 80 points remained mostly stable with some goods, especially in the higher colors, losing a few percent.
02 / 28
IGC Group said that its membership in the ALROSA ALLIANCE opens the way “to become a long-term client of ALROSA
02 / 28
Signet says it needs to lower costs in real estate, merchandise and costs of goods, indirect spending, and reduce workforce costs.
02 / 28
WDC: KP must expand the definition of "conflict diamonds" to cover all forms of systemic violence, including those carried out by state and private security forces.
02 / 27
Finestar X-ray shows a digital image of the diamond overlapping the plotting image on the diamond grading report and indicating the exact position of the inclusions in the diamond’s image.
02 / 27
HRD Antwerp NV is collaborating with MAGILABS (Rome/Helsinki) and offering and advanced, two-day workshop on spectroscopy in April.
02 / 26
According to Business Insider, Moody’s Investors Service has named 17 retail chains as tethering on the brink of bankruptcy
02 / 26
The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) welcomed new members to its board of directors and added an addition to its executive committee.
02 / 25
IDE cooperates with SDE to stage first solo diamond exhibition in Shenzen, China.
02 / 25
Technological developments and advancements will lower cost of production of LGDs
02 / 24
Germany’s Federal Association for Jewelry and Watches is first German trade association to join RJC.
02 / 24
Signet layoffs to happen at corporate offices in Akron and Dallas
02 / 20
A synthetic diamond detection course is offered by De Beers on Tuesday 26th March in Birmingham, UK
02 / 20
The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) opened on February 20 and is renamed “Qatar Show.”
02 / 20
Two international gem and jewelry shows will open next week in Hong Kong, both organized by the HKTDC.
02 / 19
“We are deeply grateful to Johan Dippenaar for all of the work he has done over the past 14 years to lead Petra…”
02 / 19
Van Trier: “I wanted to add an extra ‘C’ to the universal grading system of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat, namely Creativity.”
02 / 17
Our members require safe, secure shipping options—particularly given the high value ofjewelry shipments…”
02 / 17
Sodiam subsidiaries to cut Angola’s largest diamonds at home.
02 / 13
The Israel Diamond Institute will hold an auction of special stones at HKTDC’s Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show after a successful first sale last year.
02 / 13
New non-profit company to form collaborative partnerships with Accredited Teaching Centres across the United States.
02 / 12
Dvash: we are keen to expand Alrosa’s rough supply to Israel; Ivanov: we are ready to discuss new opportunities.
02 / 12
GSI reports that the Emirates International Accreditation Centre has approved GSI’s Dubai laboratory accreditation.
02 / 11
The Chinese government lowered import tariffs on luxury goods in efforts to encourage domestic consumption.
02 / 10
IDE President Yoram Dvash: “The rapid arrest was enabled by our immediate cooperation with the Israel Police and security forces.”
02 / 10
Indian government wants Choksi extradited, arguing he is still an Indian citizen.
02 / 09
Renowned jeweler Fred Mouawad adds another unique fancy colored diamond to his collection: the Mouawad Dragon.
02 / 06
HRD Antwerp has graded what it says is the world’s first ring that is entirely made from a lab-grown diamond made by Dutch Diamond Technologies.
02 / 06
Avidar plans to run for national political office during the parliamentary elections for the Israeli Knesset which will take place on April 9.
02 / 06
Signet said it selected the agencies following a competitive bid process to transform and streamline its marketing.
02 / 05
Exports of polished goods were down 4.5% on the year in volume terms to 4.79 million carats, but up slightly in value to $11.45 billion.
02 / 05
The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported that in Q4 2018 fancy color diamond prices showed stability across all sizes and saturation.
02 / 05
The government in December abolished a 26% Individual Consumption Tax on imported polished diamonds that dates back to 1976.
02 / 04
Moldawsky is a second-generation diamantaire whose family were among the founders of the Israeli diamond industry, the IDI said.
02 / 03
International Diamond Week 2019 attracted over 350 foreign buyers from over 30 countries, one-third of which were new to IDE.
02 / 03
The IDEX polished diamond price index was almost flat on the month in January. The Index began the month at 124.36 and ended at 123.88.
02 / 02
Platinum jewelry strong in Asia despite jewelry market that experiences consumer attitude changes and cultural shifts, says PGI.
01 / 31
Price changes in round and fancy shape diamonds in December were relatively rare.
01 / 31
The company said there was strong interest in its flexible financing options for the diamond industry, particularly in light of the withdrawal of banks from the sector.
01 / 30
Under the deal, Namakwa Diamonds will retain an ownership percentage in the diamond, thus participating in the added value of the polished outcome.
01 / 29
ALROSA and the Luxury Jewelers Resource Group are to be recognized for community-building efforts.
01 / 28
The Bharat Diamond Sports League is an initiative taken by the Bharat Diamond Bourse to bring its members closer via sporting activities.
01 / 27
Gemological Science International announced that Co-Founder and President Debbie Azar has become the newest member of the 24 Karat Club.
01 / 27
Ciarleglio will oversee the operations of the Membership Department, including membership development and retention.
01 / 27
Six winning designers to showcase work at Lakmé Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2019 in collaboration with emerging fashion designers at the “Real Cut”.
01 / 22
The Dept of International Trade Promotion, organizer of the show, has launched “Magic Hands”, a global campaign to highlight the country’s exceptional craftsmanship.
01 / 22
Israeli technology company introduces the only grading system to use fully automated AI technologies.
01 / 22
CIBJO seminar at the Vicenzaoro January jewelry trade show also featured the precious coral sector as a case study for sustainability.
01 / 21
The course has been held in the past in Shanghai, India and Dubai, with the Antwerp course being the first European location for the program.
01 / 21
Nineteen exhibitors showcased their collections of jewelry and loose stones.
01 / 20
Dimmick will help to market Royal Asscher’s four signature patent protected fancy cuts.
01 / 20
Foerster previously served as Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and Marketing at New York's Leo Schachter Diamonds.
01 / 19
The 'sustainable creativity' theme was introduced and developed during an inaugural panel talk..
01 / 18
The 5th Mediterranean Gem and Jewellery Conference will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, following the success of the four previous conferences.
01 / 17
Day-long conference at the VicenzaOro January jewelry trade show organized by Italian Exhibition Group taking place on Saturday.
01 / 16
International expert industry members will share their ideas and recommendations for actions that jewelers can take to sustain the supply chain for jewelry products
01 / 15
Lab-grown producers to focus on technology to reduce energy usage, or use more sustainable energy sources to increase output and lower prices.
01 / 15
Eligible buyers receive three complimentary nights at a local hotel, but organizers warn that late registration will not guarantee free accommodation.
01 / 15
CIBJO said it becomes the latest in the Blue Book series of definitive industry guides for standards and nomenclature.
01 / 12
The seminar enables R&D to come into contact with the jewelry sector and update them on new ideas and trends in the gold and jewelry industry
01 / 10
IDEX Online has launched the 2019 edition of its much-anticipated annual Trade Fair Guide.
01 / 10
The manufacturer of lab-grown diamonds said it raised its prices by an average of 15% across all channels as of January 1.
01 / 09
Firm aiming to tell customers where its diamonds come from in a bid to boost consumer confidence by increasing its business transparency.
01 / 08
ISPDE President Shlomo Eshed said he was delighted with the event which the exchange now plans to hold twice a year.
01 / 07
Net polished diamond imports totaled $3.04 billion, while net rough diamond exports stood at $2.25 billion, and net rough imports totaled $2.66 billion.
01 / 07
WD says it is "poised for accelerated growth as demand for lab-grown diamonds continues to rise".
01 / 07
Clients were requested at the end of December to close their accounts before February 28, as ICICI Bank UK PLC will shut down on March 29.
01 / 06
Agreement with Tencent means WeChat Pay Hong Kong can be used for all purchases at the jeweler's stores in Mainland China.
01 / 06
Jeweler filed suit over a building it leases in Chicago which the famous retailer alleges was damaged by a nearby construction project.
01 / 03
Starts on February 4, and will be responsible for developing and implementing the DPA’s consumer marketing and communications strategy.
01 / 02
Indian Diamond Color & Colorstone Association's directors unanimously re-elect Nilesh Sheth as President.
01 / 02
The IDEX polished diamond price index was flat on the month in December.
12 / 31
The company says it has more than 40,000 watches and 55,000 pieces of pre-owned authenticated watches and jewelry for sale on its site.
12 / 31
Changes in round and fancy shape diamonds were fairly evenly divided between decliners and risers, with relatively few changes in smallest and largest sizes.
12 / 26
Holiday sales rose 5.1% to more than $850 billion – the strongest growth in six years with robust shopping from before Thanksgiving to Christmas.
12 / 26
The SIHH will be staged from April 26 to 29 in Geneva in 2020, with Baselworld taking place from April 30 to May 5.
12 / 25
The companies say they identified synergies in operating together which would provide advantages for their clients.
12 / 24
The planned acquisition would fit in well with ALROSA's desire to increase its polished diamond production and range of products beyond simply rough sales.
12 / 23
Sodiam CEO Neves Silva said that the plant will initially be able to process 4,000 carats of rough diamonds per month.
12 / 20
DMCC is the fourth trade body to join MyKYCBank, following GJEPC, the Bharat Diamond Bourse and the Antwerp World Diamond Council.
12 / 19
HRD Antwerp will open first diamond jewelry grading lab in Middle East located in the Turkish Trade Center in the Almas Tower.
12 / 18
The participation of the leading jewelry retailer will extend the platform’s reach in Asia, De Beers said.
12 / 17
North America, the largest diamond jewelry market, showed a 4% sales increase in Q3 compared to the same period last year.
12 / 17
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 5.7 percent in the U.S. market in October, when compared to the same month a year ago.
12 / 16
The museum is managed by the Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG) in partnership with Vicenza Municipality.
12 / 11
"We were keen to help shape the future of an already famous brand all over the world and create an image able to convey values such as competence, culture and elegance."
12 / 11
Executive Director Brian Land is leaving the role and Association as 18-month contract ends but will continue to be involved with the CJA.
12 / 11
The store offers "an OmniChannel experience by providing a new, complementary way for customers to explore, research, and purchase its products".
12 / 08
Global diamond industry emerged stronger in 2017 with 2 percent growth across all of the value chain, following a period of high volatility, according to Bain report.
12 / 05
Christie's said the auction generated sales of $69,225,750, with 95% of items sold by value and 83% by lot.
12 / 04
Buyers from Bangladesh, Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA visited to look for India jewelry sources.
12 / 04
The top lot was a diamond ring which sold for $828,500 compared with its pre-sale estimate of $400,000-$600,000.
12 / 04
Judge rejects Signet's claim that statements about performance of credit portfolio amounted to “puffery or inactionable statements of opinion”.
12 / 04
Judge rejects Signet's claim that statements about performance of credit portfolio amounted to “puffery or inactionable statements of opinion”.
12 / 03
The jeweler said the results were due to stabilizing consumer demand and reviving visitor numbers from Mainland China.
12 / 03
The rise was higher than that recorded in September when Typhoon Mangkhut hit Hong Kong and the increase in jewelry sales was 2.2%.
12 / 03
India and Belgium's exports of polished showed a significant increase in October, while forecasts for US holiday season are promising, says WFDB President Ernie Blom.
12 / 02
New national survey demonstrates consumers’ desire for natural diamonds this holiday season, says DPA.
12 / 02
More than 600 delegates from across the world attended the conference, according to the organizers.
12 / 02
The IDEX polished diamond price index was up slightly in November during the month.
12 / 01
There were slightly more declines than risers in round and fancy shape diamonds in November.
11 / 28
Shoppers can view launch collection from Lightbox (currently only available online) featuring jewelry set with pink, pale blue and white lab-grown diamonds.
11 / 28
“Brands hoping to reach the FFI luxury consumer segment must embrace their uniqueness and recognize the achievements of their families in the USA."
11 / 28
The IDE reports that buyers have registered from all over the world, and include a high percentage of new participants.
11 / 28
Tiffany attributed the performance to lower demand from foreign tourists, particularly from China, who spent less in the U.S. and in Hong Kong.
11 / 27
The move comes seven months after raising more than $20 million in an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), the company said.
11 / 27
A record $6.22 billion was spent on Black Friday, reported Adobe Analytics - 24% higher than the $5.03 billion spent during Black Friday in 2017.
11 / 26
A number of factors are expected to drive the increase and provide reason for retailer optimism, IBM said.
11 / 25
Despite increase in sales and profit in first half of this year, Tse Sui Luen Jewellery fears impact of US-China trade war on business.
11 / 21
The first major tradeshow of the year, it is regarded as setting the scene for upcoming jewelry trends and as a showcase for the launch of new jewelry creations.
11 / 21
Exports of cut and polished goods totaled $2.31 billion compared with $1.93 billion in October 2017, according to provisional GJEPC figures.
11 / 21
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 5.3 percent in the U.S. market in September, when compared to the same month a year ago.
11 / 21
WDC urges Kimberley Process participants to support the expansion of the definition of conflict diamonds ahead of the 2019 Plenary Meeting in India.
11 / 20
Eight people, including Leviev’s son Zvulun, have been arrested in connection with the case, but the woman was not believed to be among them.
11 / 19
IDI seeing rising demand in Hong Kong and other Asian markets, and an anticipated increase in activity before the Chinese New Year.
11 / 19
IDI seeing rising demand in Hong Kong and other Asian markets, and an anticipated increase in activity before the Chinese New Year.
11 / 19
The sales figure is the lowest sales figure reported by the miner so far this year and the second consecutive sale below the $500 million mark.
11 / 14
The goal of the 2019 Summit is to enable attendees to use practical tools and resources to sustain responsible sourcing, organisers say.
11 / 14
"E-Tail and Occasions to offer innovative products corresponding with the evolution of the jewelry industry."
11 / 13
The diamond previously belonged to the Oppenheimer family and now enters the Harry Winston collection.
11 / 13
Having served as the first female President of Ben Bridge Jeweler, Lisa Bridge will now continue her service as the fifth generation to run the company.
11 / 12
Estimated to sell for $1,700,000 - $2,300,000, the diamond is from a private collection and this is the first time it has come to auction.
11 / 12
Diamonds ranging from under one carat to in excess of 100 carats have been produced from the stone bought for $53 million in September 2017.
11 / 12
Move enables show to better fit in with the gold and jewelry sector events and to avoid overlapping with Easter, Passover and Ramadan festivals.
11 / 11
Revenue rose 4% to $11.7 million and net profit improved to $0.3 million despite cyclical weakness in the diamond polishing midstream.
11 / 10
Results are "a reflection of Argyle approaching the end of its mine life, with the supply of these extremely rare diamonds becoming even scarcer".
11 / 10
In October, ALROSA's total group sales were $242.8 million, a 28% decline on the year, with polished diamond sales amounting to $8.9 million.
11 / 07
The American Gem Society announces its keynote and featured speakers for its annual Conclave to be held in Seattle from April 8-10.
11 / 06
"Richline’s core position is that consumers now have a fifth “c” to consider when purchasing a diamond – Choice," the firm said in a statement.
11 / 06
CIBJO Greenhouse Gas Measurement Initiative was launched to promote environmental consciousness and responsibility in jewelry and gemstone industries.
11 / 05
As a first step, acquisitions of franchisees will be significantly reduced. The company will also open fewer stores focusing on selected key markets.
11 / 05
Agreement signed during first China International Import Expo, which is being held this week in Shanghai.
11 / 04
Among six people detained under caution on Monday are two of his relatives, and four other people who are or had been involved in his firms.
11 / 04
The FCRF said the index was up 0.4% on the year in Q3, with blues up 5.9% and yellow and pinks down by 1.6% and 0.5%, respectively.
11 / 04
Challenges facing the diamond industry mean the time may have come for the diamond trade to unite, he said.
11 / 01
The IDEX polished diamond price index was down slightly in October, declining very slightly during the month.
11 / 01
More than 100 companies from Belgium, Hong Kong, Israel, India, UAE, the US and Russia have been invited to participate in the auction.
11 / 01
IDWI is a boutique show, exclusively for diamond buyers and has low participation costs, with some buyers eligible for three complimentary hotel nights.
10 / 31
There were relatively few changes in round and fancy-shape diamonds in October.
10 / 29
A diamond necklace featuring nine Chameleon diamonds weighing 13.87 carats is expected to fetch between $200,000-$380,000.
10 / 29
The diamond industry blockchain traceability platform is being developed by De Beers together with industry stakeholders.
10 / 28
The main aim of the innovation was to increase productivity, the online diamond and jewelry retailer said.
10 / 28
The main aim of the innovation was to increase productivity, the online diamond and jewelry retailer said.
10 / 28
The new appointment was announced during the World Diamond Congress in Mumbai which took place last week, the IDE said.
10 / 28
M2M enables the scientific matching rough diamonds to the resulting polished gems with information from each step in the value chain.
10 / 28
M2M enables the scientific matching rough diamonds to the resulting polished gems with information from each step in the value chain.
10 / 27
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 8.9 percent in the U.S. market in August, when compared to the same month a year ago.
10 / 25
Trade organization to establish Think Tank to strengthen global role led by Israel Diamond Exchange President Yoram Dvash.
10 / 25
The education-focused forum will take place during July’s Jewelry Week in New York next July.
10 / 24
Shanghai Diamond Exchange President Lin Qiang appointed as Vice-President of the WFDB.
10 / 24
CBG is the largest independent jewelry organization in the US, representing over 100 of the most successful independent jewelers, the IDE said.
10 / 23
The meetings of the WFDB's Judicial, Trade & Business, Promotion, and Executive Committees heard updates regarding their activities, and discussed future plans.
10 / 23
Sorting and screening office to be stationed at one of the world’s largest diamond centers, said IGI.
10 / 21
Show will instead concentrate on working with diamond trading community on how to refine and improve the format of the event.
10 / 21
Pilot program is one of the first instances where a manufacturer and retailer have implemented the M2M program in partnership, the GIA said.
10 / 17
Members of both bourses exhibited their goods on the DDC trading floor, now located at 50 West 47th Street.
10 / 17
The new marketing venture with Ali Auction will be launched in Shanghai at the first China International Import Expo from November 5-10.
10 / 16
CIBJO introducing a Responsible Sourcing Guidance document which will serve as a reference for responsible sourcing practices.
10 / 15
The items range from a 100-carat diamond tiara to a rare blue diamond, the auctioneer said.
10 / 15
O’Connor is a senior specialist in the jewelry sector with more than 24 years’ auction experience in Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East.
10 / 10
Agendas and related documentation for the sessions and meetings that will take place during the event are now available online.
10 / 09
Industry pioneer program developed and consumer campaign to be launched in 2019.
10 / 09
Theme of the 2019 Summit will be “Tools and resources for a responsible supply chain”
10 / 09
The event will be held in conjunction with World Diamond Council AGM and the World Diamond Congress of the WFDB and IDMA later this month.
10 / 09
ALROSA said that following an appraisal, the color of the stone has been determined as fancy intense yellow.
10 / 09
Show featured participation of 27 leading Indian silver jewelry manufacturers, and 49 international buyers from 16 countries.
10 / 08
Ceremonial opening by Russian Consul-General and senior ALROSA official of the three-day polished diamond fair took place on Monday.
10 / 08
Requitta Darshae East criticized the jewelry chain in Facebook post that went viral, claiming that Kay Jewelers tried to give her the wrong ring and failed to find her ring.
10 / 07
In addition to bourse delegations, the October 23-25 Congress will also welcome representatives from a range of industry bodies, Blom said.
10 / 07
In addition to bourse delegations, the October 23-25 Congress will also welcome representatives from a range of industry bodies, Blom said.
10 / 04
Russian Consul-General in Mumbai and senior ALROSA official to open second edition of the polished diamond fair which begins on Monday.
10 / 04
Advert features Telugu cinema actor and winner of Bigg Boss Telugu season one, Siva Balaji, and his wife Madhumita.
10 / 03
The guaranty is the second part of a $250 million OPIC loan guaranty, the first of which was fulfilled by Barclays Bank in 2016.
10 / 03
The event is co-sponsored by the Israel Diamond Exchange and the Diamond Dealers Club of New York.
10 / 03
The 63 diamonds in the tender weigh a total of 51.48 carats: five fancy red diamonds, two purplish reds and three violet diamonds.
10 / 02
The IDEX polished diamond price index was stable in September, declining only very slightly during the month.
10 / 02
Conducting business using CARAT tokens will allow members of diamond trade to hedge against losses caused by unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
10 / 02
Launches purpose-built colored gemstone, diamond and jewelry operations in Dubai, focused on global, vertically integrated supply and distribution center
10 / 02
"We ask to hear again from our members, civil society and those with an interest in the diamond industry ... consultation period will remain open until October 27.
10 / 01
There were noticeably fewer changes in round and fancy shaped diamonds in September.
09 / 30
The same tax hike applies to semi-processed, half cut or broken diamonds and lab-grown stones.
09 / 27
Bone has been Executive Director since 2015 since when the RJC's membership has doubled and foundations laid for sustainable growth, RJC said.
09 / 26
ALROSA reported that Chinese companies were particularly active in the bidding, with nine of them buying 20 large stones between them.
09 / 26
Weighing just under 19 carats (18.96 carats), the exceptional rectangular-cut gem will lead Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction.
09 / 26
Overall visitor attendance was in line with that of the September 2017 show, at more than 20,000, despite overlapping with Jewish festivals.
09 / 25
Carats.io said it selected to launch its currency on the Hotbit platform because of the crypto-exchange's strong presence in the SE Asia markets.
09 / 25
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 8.5 percent in the U.S. market in July, when compared to the same month a year ago.
09 / 24
Typhoon Mangkhut caused many international buyers to cancel or cut short their visit to the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.
09 / 24
The 38th World Diamond Congress takes place in Mumbai from October 23 to 25 at the Bharat Diamond Bourse.
09 / 24
Volunteers from Forevermark US and Diamonds International Honduras worked to rebuild, improve and expand a school.
09 / 24
India’s sales for platinum jewelry are steadily increasing, while the more mature USA market continues to see positive growth.
09 / 19
Sales of jewelry increased in all of the world's key regions, except India, in Q2; average global growth rate was up 5% on the year-earlier period.
09 / 19
The company said it was part of a new strategy to become the world leader in the production of colored polished diamonds.
09 / 19
Report reveals results of survey of 23 gem labs from around the world, about whether and how they report on synthetic and treated diamonds.
09 / 19
Among the stones is a 98-ct diamond with yellowish hue, and a diamond weighing over 100 carats. Both stones are from the Yubileinaya pipe in Yakutia.
09 / 17
The New York facility will be dedicated solely to screening and testing of diamond jewelry for undisclosed lab grown diamonds.
09 / 13
Zini has a rich background in management positions in business and government, the exchange said.
09 / 13
The solution is the first of its kind to present the entire diamond journey from rough sourcing to polished diamond, said Sarine.
09 / 12
The Argyle Muse, a 2.28 carat polished oval diamond, is the largest purplish red diamond ever offered at Tender.
09 / 12
Report highlights key similarities and differences between Millennials and Gen Z that have implications for diamond brands and retailers.
09 / 12
Report focuses on revised Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries released in July by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.
09 / 12
Firm said partnership will allow IGI to expand its offerings in a growing diamond market and strengthen its ability to serve the global industry.
09 / 12
RZM is the majority owner and operator of Murowa Diamond Mines in Zimbabwe. Murowa was owned by RioTinto until July 2015.
09 / 11
Will improve accessibility of IIDGR’s education courses for Chinese students through delivery by local tutors in the local language.
09 / 11
ALROSA’s total diamond sales in January-August 2018 rose 9% on the year to 3.323 billion, with polished diamond sales of $67 million.
09 / 11
The finding directly contradicts the common perception that fluorescence is a negative property of diamonds, driving down their value, HRD Antwerp said.
09 / 09
The firm is seeing rising numbers of jewelry pieces brought into the country from abroad and sold online.
09 / 08
Jeweler has "a very customer first mindset on this and we want to focus on delivering the products and experiences that customers want."
09 / 06
After years with no government backing, the Israeli diamond industry has entered a new era, said Israel’s Minister of Finance, Moshe Kahlon.
09 / 06
The first live auction will be held on September 26 for the Trademarks and Patents and Associated Jewelry. The next two auctions will be held on October 3-4.
09 / 06
Review period began on June 5, and is intended to help industry better implement and demonstrate commitment to responsible sourcing in trading rough and polished.
09 / 05
Report looks at efforts to promote responsible practices while taking into account very different conditions that in the colored gemstone industry.
09 / 04
The collection includes 250 polished diamonds of various shapes and colors – purple, pink, orange and vivid-yellow stones with GIA certificates.
09 / 04
Revenue for the half year was US$167.7 million, up 81% from US$92.9 million in H1 2017.
09 / 03
Spending on weddings in the United States in Q2 2018 was flat with a slight decline of 0.5% from $25,569 in Q1 2018 to $25,439 for Q2.
09 / 03
Bank gives notice it will close its branch in Antwerp within a year, according to Chief Executive Officer Rajkiran Rai Gundyadka.
09 / 02
The IDEX polished diamond price index was stable in August, rising only very slightly during the month as was the case in July.
09 / 01
Round and fancy-shape diamonds saw relatively few changes in August.
08 / 30
The firm raised its fiscal 2019 guidance for same store sales down 1.5% to flat, and total sales of $6.2 billion-$6.3 billion.
08 / 29
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose in June, but the big story was a 15% cut in size of market due to official revisions.
08 / 28
The event took place at the DDC’s new, state-of-the-art trading floor at the International Gem Tower in Manhattan, said the New York Club.
08 / 28
The current role of the WFDB and how it can move forward was among the discussions at its meetings held this week
08 / 28
The centre has been opened in cooperation with a veteran local partner in Tokyo who will provide the necessary infrastructure and manpower.
08 / 27
Bourse Vice-President Mehul Shah: “Since India is a huge manufacturing hub and the show is being held before Diwali, that means prices will be very competitive."
08 / 27
Bourse Vice-President Mehul Shah: “Since India is a huge manufacturing hub and the show is being held before Diwali, that means prices will be very competitive."
08 / 25
The assortment to be put up for auction includes 129 gem-quality rough diamonds with a total weight of 2,312 carats.
08 / 25
Prepared by the CIBJO Precious Metals Commission, headed by Huw Daniel, the report examines the influence on the sector by outside forces.
08 / 23
Registration for the Israel Diamond Week in New York is free for bourse members and approved members of the trade.
08 / 22
India's exports of cut and polished diamonds increased by 11.7% on the year in July to $1.84 billion.
08 / 21
The suit against the New York businessman seeks more than $60 million in unpaid tax liabilities.
08 / 21
The event has become a staple on the global diamond calendar, and attracts hundreds of international buyers every year.
08 / 20
The new School of Gemology will operate out of Laxmi Tower, a wing at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
08 / 20
The companies say they aim to change the way certain rough diamonds are sold.
08 / 19
Gemological Science International receives ISO 17025 and DAC - REQ – 01 accreditation in Dubai.
08 / 18
Members of WFDB ExCo from across the world will also meet ahead of the World Diamond Congress in Mumbai in October.
08 / 18
With the release of the new Jewelry Guides, JVC will educate every level of the jewelry supply chain on how changes will affect their business.
08 / 15
Tracr pilot involves five leading global diamond manufacturers and the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, Signet Jewelers.
08 / 14
Elizabeth Brewer and Mark Smelzer hired to enhance membership and consumer marketing.
08 / 14
The 10-story building has been at the heart of Manhattan’s most fashionable shopping district since being opened in 1940, the jeweler said.
08 / 14
Report considers potential impact on jewelry market of Generation Z, which includes people born after 1996.
08 / 13
Visitor traffic to the 35th edition of the India International Jewellery Show soared past the 40,000 mark for the first time in the history of the show.
08 / 13
Biannual meeting of WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association will take place in Mumbai, India, from October 23 to 25.
08 / 13
Education and an emphasis on community-wide learning were the main elements of the Fall, 2018 Atlanta Jewelry Show, the organizers said.
08 / 13
Bharat Diamond Week will take place from October 8-10, following success of first edition in April where there were more than 1,000 visitors.
08 / 12
In the second quarter of 2018, group revenue remained stable on the year at US$18.0 million, the company reported.
08 / 12
IDI to present several free trips to Israel at the auction for the International Diamond Week in Israel at the end of January 2019.
08 / 12
The Mozambique delegation discussed investment opportunities and regulations for buyers of gems in the country.
08 / 12
GJEPC plans to run a campaign over the next 12 months, mainly in print and through digital media.
08 / 11
New flagship boutique in Fukuoka Tenjin, the leading downtown shopping district in the Kyushu region.
08 / 11
A group of 13 leading British designers will bring examples of their signature work to the UK’s leading trade event for the international jewelry industry.
08 / 11
The show aims to highlight Thailand’s cultural heritage and the craftsmanship of Thai artisans, with 20,000 buyers and visitors from more than 130 countries.
08 / 09
Around 40,000 visitors are expected at the show which will host more than 1,300 exhibitors, with 2,500 booths.
08 / 09
Pledge made at opening ceremony of India International Jewellery Show in Mumbai.
08 / 09
Jewelry Industry Summit has been qualified as a 501 C 3 charity, and all contributions are fully tax deductible.
08 / 08
Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) President Yoram Dvash has held a meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
08 / 08
Jewelry firm previously said it will be cutting 397 jobs around the world, with most of them at its operations in Thailand.
08 / 08
The two will cooperate in the areas of data analysis and the development of new financial vehicles for both the diamond industry and general public.
08 / 06
Survey of Millennial Self Purchasing Females aims to better understand their views of luxury goods.
08 / 06
The men allegedly swapped four D-color, higher-clarity polished diamonds with weights ranging from three to five carats with lab-grown stones
08 / 06
Prices of blue fancy color diamonds increased by 1.5% during Q2, continuing the trend over the past two years.
08 / 05
ALROSA said the total revenue from the sale of the Dynasty collection amounted to about $10 million.
08 / 02
Blue diamonds form at extreme depths, approximately four times deeper than most diamonds, and may get their color from a surprising source.
08 / 02
The IDEX polished diamond price index was stable in July, rising very slightly during the month as was the case in June.
08 / 01
DPA "expresses deep concerns that Guides fail to provide clarity to avoid more consumer confusion and deception".
08 / 01
Celsius is a blockchain-powered global financial platform that allows its members to borrow capital and earn interest against their crypto-holdings.
08 / 01
Revised Guides "primarily acknowledge technological developments that have led to existence of diamonds that are formed both below and above the ground".
07 / 31
Round diamonds saw a relatively large number of increases in July, while fancy diamonds saw relatively few changes.
07 / 29
Council "taking all efforts to self-regulate and instill confidence amongst key stakeholders through a slew of reforms”.
07 / 29
Giant Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group will no longer exhibit at the annual Baselworld watch and jewelry trade fair.
07 / 29
Industry executives convened in late June for the GIA’s Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School (HBS).
07 / 28
DDC of New York working closely with other industry organizations to address the changes going forward in the FTC's revised Jewelry Guides
07 / 28
World Federation of Diamond Bourses responds to revised U.S. Federal Trade Commission guidelines.
07 / 26
JVC will also be hosting webinars on the Guides, the first of which will be held on August 8.
07 / 25
Asia office of Natural Color Diamond Association opens in Jewelry Trade Center in Bangkok providing Asia base for members.
07 / 25
The US Federal Trade Commission's revised Jewelry Guides appear to give a boost to the lab-grown diamond sector.
07 / 25
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 9.1 percent in the U.S. market in May, when compared to the same month a year ago.
07 / 21
Jewelers for Children will celebrate its first annual JFC Day on September 29, for supporters and potential new ones to celebrate the success of the charity.
07 / 18
The Natural Color Diamond Association has introduced its first educational video, “Natural Yellow Diamonds.”
07 / 18
Bangkok-based gemological laboratory has identified fake gemstone reports bearing the AIGS logo in the gemstone market.
07 / 17
ECOSOC approved and distributed a statement on jewelry industry's contribution to UN development program submitted by CIBJO.
07 / 17
The firm, which is an affiliate of Paramount Gems and Parag Diamonds Inc., will pay $5.2 million for the A. Jaffe.
07 / 16
Michael Lerche of Goldstar Jewellery, has been elected President, replacing Jonathan Cohen of IB Goodman Company after serving three years
07 / 16
The London Diamond Bourse said that COO Victoria McKay will be stepping down after six years.
07 / 16
The BDB said it aims to build on the huge success of the first Bharat Diamond Week which saw more than 1,000 visitors from India and across the world.
07 / 16
The BDB said it aims to build on the huge success of the first Bharat Diamond Week which saw more than 1,000 visitors from India and across the world.
07 / 15
IGI recently held its first alumni meeting for its Italy association since the launch of the program in 2017.
07 / 15
IGI recently held its first alumni meeting for its Italy association since the launch of the program in 2017.
07 / 15
The first PGI Insight report by Platinum Guild International (PGI) reveals a shift in the platinum jewelry industry to a consumer-centric business model in China.
07 / 15
The first PGI Insight report by Platinum Guild International (PGI) reveals a shift in the platinum jewelry industry to a consumer-centric business model in China.
07 / 14
Leading researchers in geology, mineralogy, diamond formation and related fields will present their latest findings at the GIA’s International Gemological Symposium.
07 / 14
Leading researchers in geology, mineralogy, diamond formation and related fields will present their latest findings at the GIA’s International Gemological Symposium.
07 / 12
Sarine Technologies held a celebratory event to mark the official opening of the Technology Lab in Mumbai.
07 / 11
The company develops technological solutions for online marketing of diamonds and jewelry using augmented reality (AR)
07 / 11
Meeus is a diamond industry veteran who was previouly President of the Dubai Diamond Exchange.
07 / 10
Biannual meeting of the WFDB and the IDMA, will take place in Mumbai, India, from October 23 to 25, says the WFDB.
07 / 10
The meeting featured “Sophia”, an advanced social humanoid robot developed by a Hong Kong-based company.
07 / 10
Demand for the whole diamond assortment remains stable allowing the company to obtain good sales results, the miner said.
07 / 09
International Gemological Institute will open its 13th branch in Bengaluru which will evaluate diamond jewelry and provide educational services in gemology.
07 / 08
Scientists at Princeton University called on GIA’s (Gemological Institute of America) expertise in gemological research and the analysis of optical centers.
07 / 08
De Beers’ synthetic diamond screening device, SYNTHdetect, has been nominated for Industry Innovation of the Year in the JNA Awards.
07 / 08
Pearls: Treasures from the Seas and the Rivers exhibition to open in Moscow on July 11 as part of Qatar Russia 2018 Year of Culture.
07 / 04
Paola De Luca, will be outlining six key jewelry trend themes for Spring-Summer 2019 at International Jewellery London in September.
07 / 03
Mary Elizabeth Finn has been named Chief People Officer, while Stephen E. Lovejoy has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective immediately.
07 / 03
Preparations are moving into high gear for the VICENZAORO September show in Vicenza from September 22 to 26, according to the organizers.
07 / 03
Mithali Raj, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, is the official campaign ambassador, helping promote diamonds in fashion and bridal jewelry, particularly for younger Indian consumers.
07 / 02
Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has hosted an official visit of a high-level delegation from the State of Gujarat, India.
07 / 01
Russia’s ALROSA will acquire the Kristall polishing company by October at a market price, says Deputy Finance Minister.
06 / 30
The IDEX polished diamond price index was stable in June, rising very slightly during the month.
06 / 30
Both round and fanch shape diamonds saw a small number of changes in June.
06 / 28
The Bharat Diamond Bourse extended an invitation at the WFDB's ExCo meeting last week to host the 2018 Congress in Mumbai.
06 / 28
Agreement signed by IDE President Yoram Dvash and Shanghai Diamond Exchange President Li Qiang in Israel this week.
06 / 27
Sarine said major industry focus at the JCK Las Vegas 2018 trade show in early June was responsible sourcing and provenance traceability.
06 / 27
67-year-old Florida man has been arrested for the alleged theft of $170,000 worth of diamonds from a Chicago jewelry store.
06 / 27
The Jewelers of America Political Action Committee led a delegation of jewelers to Washington, D.C., on June 20 for the eighth consecutive year.
06 / 24
All the diamonds are high quality, D to F color and VVS2 to IF clarity, mined in Russia and cut by ALROSA's subdivision, DIAMONDS ALROSA.
06 / 24
ALROSA said the results were driven by positive market dynamics on rising consumer interest and currency exchange rates fluctuations.
06 / 19
Signing of agreement an important step forward in process of opening first HRD Antwerp laboratory in Russia.
06 / 19
Young consumers, bridal, and self-purchasing habits are expected to drive 2018 platinum jewelry market consumption.
06 / 18
After more than 10 years of research, technology developed that fully automates the polishing process.
06 / 18
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 9.5 percent in the U.S. market in April when compared to the same month a year ago.
06 / 17
The company has created an algorithm that compares individual diamond grades to daily market conditions.
06 / 17
De Luca, a leading authority in jewelry design forecasting, will present her latest research at the show on June 21.
06 / 14
The move is in line with the country's continuing process of complying with the Kimberley Process Certification System standards.
06 / 14
Modi allegedly seeking asylum in London with Indian High Commission awaiting confirmation from British government.
06 / 11
"Gem-quality laboratory-grown diamonds threaten the business case of miners," the bank wrote in a report.
06 / 10
The import tariff rate for gold and silver jewelry products will be reduced from 20% to 8%.
06 / 09
Gem Lab will serve as the point of contact for clients in their network who wish to obtain an HRD Antwerp grading report.
06 / 06
Signet Jewelers reported total sales were $1.5 billion, up 5.5%, in the 13 weeks ended May 5, its fiscal 2019 first quarter.
06 / 06
Polished exports rose 5.0% on the year in May to $1.12 billion, with a rise of almost 4% in carat terms.
06 / 06
The seminar dates coincide with gem and jewelry events or tradeshows in each city, the GIA said.
06 / 06
The WDC's System of Warranties has entered a public review period following the completion of an industry review.
06 / 05
JFC says $1.95 million raised to support charity partners in the year ahead bringing the cumulative total since 1999 to $55.5 million.
06 / 05
Located in Mumbai, it will allow Synova to better serve existing local customers and to meet growing demand.
06 / 05
India’s gem and jewelry exports to the USA were $8.92 billion last year - around 16% of its total gem and jewelry imports.
06 / 04
The new store is situated in Amsterdam’s premium shopping area, PC Hooftstraat 142.
06 / 02
Opsydia creates the markings below the diamonds' surface, making it economically unviable to remove them
06 / 01
The IDEX polished diamond price index rose in May after a flat performance in April.
05 / 31
Round diamonds saw more rising prices in May than decliners in most categories from 0.18-0.22 carats to 1.00-1.24 carats.
05 / 30
Program will include branded name of proprietary diamond cut with diamond shape and cutting style description.
05 / 30
The Technology Laboratory "offers reports on the broadest range of a polished diamond's parameters available in the market today."
05 / 30
"Customers and owners of real diamonds will be able to differentiate between synthetic stones and natural diamonds."
05 / 30
Six prominent leaders from across the trade to discuss industry’s issues at end of GIA's sixth International Gemological Symposium.
05 / 29
The 35th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) will take from August 9-13 at Bombay Exhibition Centre.
05 / 29
Signet Jewelers Limited has submitted its fifth consecutive Conflict Minerals Report to the SEC.
05 / 28
Lightbox lab-grown diamonds will retail from $200 for a quarter-carat stone to $800 for a one-carat stone.
05 / 28
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers ACE It Education Conference to be held in Baltimore on August 11.
05 / 28
Platinum Jewellery Business Review reveals that global wedding markets are seeing strong platinum jewelry sales.
05 / 24
Tracr due to launch this year. De Beers previously announced successful tracking of 100 high-value diamonds.
05 / 23
Worldwide net sales rose 15% which, together with higher operating margin and lower effective tax rate, led to 53% increase in profit.
05 / 23
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a series of senior appointments to its Board of Directors.
05 / 23
Innovative service will be piloted in selected Chow Tai Fook stores in Hong Kong before being expanded at end of 2018.
05 / 20
Israel Diamond Institute will host 38 companies this year, including three new exhibitors, in its national pavilion.
05 / 20
The bank aims to manage its diamond and jewelry business from Belgium and Hong Kong.
05 / 17
The US was the main driver of growth for the fourth consecutive year, De Beers said in a statement.
05 / 17
Hardeman and Ivanov discussed the agenda of the European Union's chairmanship of the KP this year.
05 / 17
Stephane Fischler and Marie-Chantal Kaninda met with key stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
05 / 17
Israel Diamond Pavilion, organized by the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI), will feature 34 exhibitors.
05 / 16
Fancy Color Diamond Index indicated overall rise of 0.1% in Q1 for fancy color stones of all sizes and saturations.
05 / 16
Decision follows CIBJO's successful submission and he acceptance of Quadrennial Report covering 2014-2017.
05 / 16
American Gem Society to honor trio at its annual Circle of Distinction dinner in July.
05 / 16
The historic Farnese Blue sold for $6,713,837, well above its pre-sale estimate of $3.6 million – $5.2 million.
05 / 15
Sales were an estimated $8.8 billion, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Commerce Department.
05 / 13
Sarine Technologies said that in Q1 2018, it recorded higher revenues of $16.7 million.
05 / 13
The sides described it as a powerful new tool to bring greater compliance and transparency to diamond transactions.
05 / 13
The second edition of CARAT+ recorded a total of 3,829 visitors during the three-day event.
05 / 10
Weak registration response and rising tension in the Middle East blamed for cancellation.
05 / 09
The congress will be hosted by Fedesmeraldas, the National Federation of Emeralds of Colombia.
05 / 09
IDEX is publishing the 2017 Diamond Pipeline in the May edition of IDEX Magazine.
05 / 07
New body created by CIBJO's directors in March following their approval of draft Responsible Sourcing Guidelines document.
05 / 07
More than 2,400 industry professionals attended the first day of CARAT+ on Sunday.
05 / 03
Vice President Alan Cohen has been named as President of the London Diamond Bourse, succeeding Menachem Prager.
05 / 02
The program will focus on how technology is contributing to the world diamond industry today and will do so in the future, says the IDE.
05 / 02
The group has become the main Italian trade show company adhering to the UN Global Compact.
05 / 02
Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council will release a white paper at the Banking Summit on May 11 in Mumbai.
05 / 01
GIA to offer a new synthetic diamond seminar at GIA locations around the world beginning in Hong Kong on June 19.
05 / 01
The Bonas Polished Diamond Tender at the May 6-8 CARAT+ show at Antwerp Expo will feature 163 lots.
05 / 01
Borsheims is latest company to share its positive social impact stories through the Diamonds Do Good initiative.
05 / 01
The IDEX polished diamond price index was flat again in April, following a similar performance during March.
04 / 30
There were relatively few price changes in round diamonds in April, particularly in smaller diamonds under 0.50 carats.
04 / 30
India posted a rise in polished diamond exports of 8.5% in March to $2.03 billion, the GJEPC reported.
04 / 30
Hucker received award for his commitment to jewelry industry and friendship and service toward the AGTA.
04 / 29
Seminar on June 1 will focus on ‘The benefits and virtues of natural diamonds and natural color diamonds’.
04 / 28
The new diamond report is the world's first artificial-intelligence based, technology driven automated grading report, says Sarine
04 / 26
The Bharat exchange is already planning the next edition of the fair which it says will be even bigger and feature new elements.
04 / 24
AWDC signs a cooperation agreement with ALROSA during the City of Antwerp’s Mission to Russia.
04 / 24
The extension applies to diamonds with a $50,000 minimum value.
04 / 23
Sergey Ivanov, ALROSA's CEO and Chairman, held meetings with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
04 / 22
If Mugabe, who is 94, does appear before the committee, it will be his first public appearance since his resignation last November.
04 / 22
Diamond Durability Laboratory to offer insurance-related services internationally through partnership with HRD Antwerp.
04 / 22
The Bharat Diamond Week will also feature a display of synthetic diamond detection equipment and seminars on synthetics.
04 / 22
ALROSA said that it has a long history of trade with India and is interested in strengthening this cooperation.
04 / 18
Firm has focused on training highly specialized local workers about planning, lasering, bruting, polishing, supervision and management.
04 / 18
Jeweler Roberto Coin will present new collections and adorn special guest Elizabeth Hurley at CARAT+ next month.
04 / 17
Melee to be screened on-site by GIA staff independently operating analytical instrumentation in a dedicated, secured space.
04 / 17
Hong Kong-based Diamond Services issuing a trade alert to the jewelry and gemstone trades.
04 / 17
Opened in 2017, Super Specialty Kiran Hospital is not-for-profit and provides a full range of health and medical services.
04 / 16
Firms aim to "create operational efficiencies by tapping into each other’s vast processing and administrative infrastructure."
04 / 16
De Beers sells provisional $520 million of rough diamonds following confirmed sales of $564 million in the second sales cycle.
04 / 16
The Israel Diamond Week was the third event to be hosted on the DDC’s new trading floor in the IGT building since its inaugural show in January.
04 / 16
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 7.2 percent in the U.S. market in February 2018, when compared to the same month a year ago.
04 / 15
The De Beers Group's Forevermark diamond brand has been launched in Indonesia in its latest expansion.
04 / 12
The official website of the 38th World Diamond Congress has gone live, allowing participants to register for the June 19-21 biennial meeting.
04 / 11
Cavalieri visited the Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones and discussed possibility of its hosting the CIBJO Congress in 2019.
04 / 11
Hurley will formally open the event and meet exhibitors and view the loose diamonds, diamond jewelry and colored gemstones on display.
04 / 10
AGS Laboratories to offer laser inscription removal and recutting services via Advanced Diamonds of Las Vegas.
04 / 10
Effects of recent gold and jewelry taxation in India and Dubai and issues facing the trade focus of panel debates.
04 / 08
In the first quarter of 2018, luxury brand's Watches & Jewelry business unit records organic revenue growth of 20%.
04 / 07
Cricket tournament taking place from April 8-15 in the run-up to the Bharat Diamond Week which runs from April 23 to 25.
04 / 04
Launches profile of Okavango Diamond Company’s Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (ODC-YEP) on DiamondsDoGood.com.
04 / 04
Course included theory, sharing trading experience, visiting factories and viewing goods, and attracted diamond industry players from across China.
04 / 04
The IDEX polished diamond price index was flat during March following small increases in January and February.
04 / 02
Sarine Technologies said court case ends in Tel Aviv of two Indians who had tried to steal the firm's intellectual property last summer.
04 / 01
There were relatively few price changes in March, with an equal mix of risers and decliners.
03 / 29
The Baselworld watch and jewelry show wrapped up its 2018 edition on Tuesday after six days.
03 / 29
The September 7-11 show will feature 900 domestic and overseas exhibitors in over 2,000 booths.
03 / 28
HRD Antwerp opening of a jewelry grading lab in the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone in Mumbai.
03 / 27
The CARAT+ show is planning a series of talks and seminars hosted by leading industry experts.
03 / 26
STPL, which develops diamond industry technology solutions, said it took part in the recent Festival of Innovation.
03 / 25
Avidar, aged 53, also served as the CEO of the Israel Diamond Institute, from which he recently resigned.
03 / 25
Agreement relates to organizing the India pavilion at UBM’s Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair at the June and September 2018 fairs.
03 / 24
GIA Executive Vice President and Chief Laboratory and Research Officer Tom Moses to speak at GIA GemFest at May 6-8 show in Antwerp.
03 / 21
Identification kit and other portable instruments to enable identification of loose and mounted melee-sized synthetic diamonds, as well as larger stones.
03 / 21
The expansion into new European markets comes on the back of a successful global performance throughout 2017 and in 2018 to date.
03 / 21
"The company expects that its relatively low price and high accuracy will allow the detector to be in demand both in Russia and abroad."
03 / 21
IGI to screen for origin of diamond inventory for manufacturers operating out of the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone in Mumbai.
03 / 20
Total dollar losses from crimes committed against U.S. jewelry firms decreased by 0.4% to $72.1 million in 2017 .
03 / 20
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 6.3 percent in the U.S. market in January 2018 from the same month a year ago.
03 / 19
The BDB is expecting thousands of visitors from India and abroad to take part in the April 23-25 international diamond week.
03 / 19
Results reflected sales growth in most regions and across most jewelry categories; comparable store sales were equal to the prior year.
03 / 18
Sale included 112 special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats) weighing a total of 1,787 carats for $13.5 million.
03 / 15
Shanghai bourse took delegation to do business with the Diamond Dealers Club members on the NY exchange's new trading floor.
03 / 15
The Reserve Bank of India has moved to ban the use of letters of undertaking (LoUs) and letters of comfort (LoCs).
03 / 15
Two panel sessions to be held on the first day of the 7th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference from April 8-9.
03 / 13
WFDB disussed issues "of critical importance to diamantaries in their daily work," the World Federation said in a statement.
03 / 13
The CASE Awards recognizes JA Retail Members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design.
03 / 13
It will be the first time that the GIA iD100TM gem testing device has been demonstrated at a trade show in Europe.
03 / 11
WFDB Executive Committee Meeting takes place in Idar-Oberstein with the meeting tackling a full agenda of issues ahead of the World Diamond Congress in Tel Aviv in June.
03 / 06
CARAT+ has welcomed the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) as its Main Partner for the 2018 edition of the show.
03 / 05
De Beers sold rough diamonds with a provisional value of $555 million.
03 / 05
Gaetano Cavalieri urges authorities and jewelry and gemstone bodies to incorporate CIBJO Blue Books standards and nomenclature.
03 / 05
Due to this success, the bourse has announced that the center will be expanded later this year to encompass a venue for live auctions.
03 / 04
The annual conference aims to bring a fresh global outlook on the precious metals sector and what the future holds, says the DMCC.
03 / 04
CARAT+ announces partnership with Federation of Belgian Diamond Bourses and te Antwerp World Diamond Centre.
03 / 04
Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair is part of Thai government’s aim of marketing country as world’s gems and jewelry production and trading hub.
02 / 28
There was a clear downward trend in price changes in many categories of round diamonds in February.
02 / 28
The BDB expects thousands of visitors from India and abroad to take part in the April 23-25 international diamond week.
02 / 28
British actress and model, Elizabeth Hurley, will be the show ambassador and special guest for CARAT+ 2018 in May.
02 / 28
India's polished exports in January soared by almost 29 percent to $2.08 billion.
02 / 25
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 8.8 percent in the U.S. market in December 2017, when compared to the same month a year ago.
02 / 24
Accreditation renews special UN status held by IEG that was first extended in March 2013, and confirmed at a special meeting last week.
02 / 21
The Cedex.com Initial Coin Offering (ICO) has been able to raise a substantial amount while still in the private sale stage.
02 / 21
Members of the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York have re-elected Reuven Kaufman as President.
02 / 20
The fair aims to highlight Thailand’s cultural heritage and the craftsmanship of Thai artisans.
02 / 20
"Recent alleged incident of a scam by a diamantaire is of concern to the entire gem and jewelry industry."
02 / 20
DIAMONDS ALROSA will hold an auction for the sale of 87 polished diamonds within the framework of the Hong Kong exhibition
02 / 19
In another 5-10 years, automated color/clarity reports will be the standard. Technology can provide grading services that are consistent, the firm says.
02 / 19
The Israeli diamond industry is again preparing a major presence at HKTDC’s Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show this year.
02 / 19
Carats tracks the asking prices of tens of thousands of GIA certified, round diamonds offered on Get Diamond by the Israel Diamond Institute.
02 / 19
Sarine is suing Rose Gems in Vadodara Commercial Court alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement.
02 / 17
DDE signs strategic partnership with Stargems, which specializes in the sourcing and supply of fine diamonds, to host rough diamond tenders this year.
02 / 17
Bharat Diamond Bourse expects at least 1,000 visitors from India and abroad to take part in the first Bharat Diamond Week.
02 / 17
Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand has announced launch of ‘Inheritance and Identities’ project.
02 / 15
“The Making of a Gem” videos aim to showcase striking similarities between unique journey of an athlete on the rise and a diamond.
02 / 14
Sides discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of diamond trading, as well as cooperation within the framework of industry international organizations.
02 / 13
Generating an average of 56,000 units of electricity each year, the solar plant will reduce the heat load of the building by 90 percent.
02 / 13
More than 90% of the exhibitors who participated in the inaugural CARAT+ 2017 will be taking part in the May 2018 event.
02 / 12
The February 21 to 25 61st BGJF is expected to welcome over 20,000 buyers and visitors from more than 130 countries.
02 / 11
Nineteen percent of those surveyed who will celebrate Valentine’s Day plan to spend $4.7 billion on jewelry.
02 / 11
Sotheby’s says the Gemological Institute of America described the stone as the “largest round shaped, D color, Flawless diamond ever graded.”
02 / 07
Company representatives had opportunity to discuss with ALROSA's management their work in the new contract period, trends and challenges.
02 / 07
The value of diamonds traded in Antwerp slipped to $46 billion last year from $48 billion in 2016, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) reported.
02 / 07
There was a 10% increase in company buyer attendance at the 36th edition of the American Gem Trade Association GemFair Tucson 2018.
02 / 06
The technological incubator, located within the IDE complex, will host and support diamond related start-ups in a variety of fields.
02 / 06
Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association presents Designer of the Year award to Temple St. Clair.
02 / 05
The launch was announced during the International Diamond Week in Israel at the IDE which opened today.
02 / 05
The jewelry giant reported that group revenue in 2017 increased by 12% to $3.8 billion.
02 / 04
Significant increases in prices of fancy blue diamonds, offset by continued softness in fancy yellows and stagnation in fancy pinks.
02 / 04
WD Lab Grown Diamonds said stone "now stands as the world's only known lab- made CVD diamond of its size and shape".
02 / 04
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during his budget speech to Parliament at the end of last week.
02 / 01
Edi Faltz replaces Mahesh Khemlani, who had served in the position since September 2015.
01 / 31
There was a small decline in the IDEX polished diamond price index during January following a slight rise in December.
01 / 31
For the first time in many months, there was a clear upward trend in prices of round diamonds in January with most categories showing rises.
01 / 30
ALROSA and the GfK research company have conducted extensive research into diamond consumers in the US and China.
01 / 29
Guideline aims to encourage full, fair and effective use of a clear and accessible terminology for diamonds and synthetics diamonds.
01 / 29
The event will see 200-250 Indian companies displaying polished diamonds to buyers from across the world.
01 / 29
Launched in 2017, the event attracted more than 3,000 visitors and 130 exhibitors last year. CARAT+ takes place from May 6 to 8.
01 / 28
The contest started last month and will last until February 14, with the winner receiving a diamond ring.
01 / 28
DDC and GJEPC hosted over 60 exhibitors and several hundred buyers at the seventh India Diamond Week.
01 / 28
Agreement was signed in Moscow by Russia's Deputy Finance Minister together with Gaetano Cavalieri and Stephane Fischler.
01 / 24
Sally Morrison was the recipient of the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement at its 16th annual GEM Awards in New York.
01 / 24
The show is organized by the Italian Exhibition Group which was created by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza.
01 / 23
The Congress, the biannual meeting pf the WFDB and IDMA, will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Tel Aviv, from June 19 to 21.
01 / 23
Total carat weight of goods is 1,905 carats, including a 37.38-carat diamond. More than 100 clients have already registered for the auction.
01 / 22
India's Goods and Services Tax Council slashed the GST rate on cut and polished diamonds and precious stones to 0.25 percent from 3 percent.
01 / 22
Most "cost-effective solution currently available in the industry to provide inclusion mapping for rough diamonds below 35 points".
01 / 21
Hilde Hardeman, a foreign services chief for the European Commission (EC), is to serve as the Chair of the Kimberley Process this year.
01 / 20
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 8.4 percent in the U.S. market in November.
01 / 19
Diamantaires taking part in the show said they were there to create new contacts with jewelry firms located in European countries.
01 / 17
Tiffany & Co. reported that its worldwide net sales increased 8% to $1.05 billion in the two month holiday period.
01 / 16
Canada’s Northwest Territories, Rolex and Bruce Cleaver, CEO of DeBeers Group, will receive D.E.F. awards.
01 / 16
Gem Certification and Assurance Lab is the first diamond and gemstone lab to join the organization, the IGDA said.
01 / 16
Women’s Jewellery Network, which supports women in the UK jewelry industry, has launched a viral social media campaign.
01 / 15
Initiative aims to underpin confidence in diamonds and diamond industry while also enhancing efficiency.
01 / 14
CARATS.IO will host a seminar introducing its diamond-backed financial instruments and the benefits to the diamond trade.
01 / 14
Pramod Kumar Agarwal elected as Chairman and Colin Shah as Vice Chairman of GJEPC for the period of 2018 to 2020.
01 / 14
The Sarine Technology Lab will initially offer services in Ramat Gan, Israel, commencing in February.
01 / 14
New York-based lab attained the designation by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards of the RJC.
01 / 14
The validity and necessity of terms such as Pigeon Blood Red and Royal Blue will be discussed at the meeting.
01 / 11
Shmuel Schnitzer has stepped down as Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute after less than two years in the post.
01 / 10
Robbers stole an estimated $5.4 million of jewelry and other goods from a boutique in the Ritz Hotel in Paris on Wednesday.
01 / 10
Signet's total sales were $1.88 billion, down $59.2 million, or 3.1 percent, from $1.94 billion in the prior year.
01 / 10
The second edition of CARAT+, will take place at the Antwerp Expo from May 6 to 8.
01 / 08
Debbie Azar spoke on “The Ultimate Gift of Love: Diamonds – What to Know Before Making Those Sparkling Holiday Purchases".
01 / 08
GIA to open new lab in Surat and expand its long-term presence in Antwerp in the second quarter of this year.
01 / 08
Stuller, Inc. has acquired B&D Sales Corporation, a laser welder and engraver company, located in Rhode Island.
01 / 08
As a result those registering late for the event will not be guaranteed free hotel accommodations, the IDE said.
01 / 07
Environmental responsibility in the jewelry sector will be the focus of a seminar scheduled for January 22, the fourth day of VICENZAORO.
01 / 03
Sarine subsidiary Galatea steps up enforcement against fraudulent use of Galaxy® inclusion mapping technology and systems.
01 / 03
Retail business in Hong Kong's export markets is expected to grow in the coming year, says HKTDC report.
01 / 03
As part of her new role, Ghika will oversee sales in Bonhams offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Los Angeles.
01 / 02
Sarine's Galaxy family of scanning and inclusion mapping systems surpassed the milestone in 2017.
01 / 02
European Union takes over as chair of Kimberley Process under leadership of Federica Mogherini.
01 / 01
There was a small rise in the IDEX polished diamond price index during December following a flat performance in November.
12 / 31
As in November, there were relatively few price changes in round diamonds in December but most of the changes were upwards.
12 / 27
It is the largest year-over-year increase since 2011 and "further indication of consumer confidence".
12 / 25
The ninth edition of the show was due to be held from January 28 to 30; new dates will be revealed soon.
12 / 25
Polished exports for the April to November period showed a smaller rise of 1.3 percent to $15.6 billion.
12 / 20
The company owes $35 million to Standard Chartered and $15 million to KBC, according to the filing in Belgium.
12 / 18
IDE President Yoram Dvash said: “Jewelry manufacturing is a natural complement to our core business."
12 / 18
Online and other non-store sales grew 10.5 percent year-over-year, reflecting the growth of online shopping.
12 / 18
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 7.0 percent on the year in the U.S. market in October.
12 / 16
This year has been a "stellar" one for Christie’s jewelry sales, the auction house said.
12 / 13
Change to format will enable visitors to combine business with pleasure at February 5-7 International Diamond Week in Israel.
12 / 13
International Gemological Institute launches igialumni-italy.org, a website designed specifically for its Italy Alumni Association.
12 / 12
AWDC and De Beers discussing potential collaboration in De Beers’ recently announced blockchain platform.
12 / 11
GSI is expanding its synthetic testing services for finished diamond jewelry to Hong Kong, India, New York and Dubai.
12 / 11
Stephane Fischler "encouraged by open dialogue and discussions so far, but should not underestimate complexity of what lies ahead".
12 / 09
Gaetano Cavalieri voices CIBJO's support for a De Beers development project that employs blockchain technology.
12 / 07
IDE promises to unveil a series of groundbreaking initiatives that will have an important impact on the diamond industry.
12 / 07
Fixed-Price Forward Contracts offer Auction Sales customers opportunity to secure guaranteed access to bespoke future supply contracts.
12 / 06
Jewelers Mutual is the only insurer dedicated solely to serving the jewelry industry in the United States and Canada.
12 / 06
Kimberley Process reform to be discussed at KP Plenary being held in Brisbane, Australia, from December 9-14.
12 / 05
STPL says ROBOT designed to make diamond processing completely accurate, rapid and human error-free.
12 / 05
Sodiam will divest a stake in Geneva-based jewelry maker De Grisogono for “reasons of public interest and legality”.
12 / 05
De Beers has announced three changes to its Executive Committee to take effect as of February 1 next year.
12 / 05
The exclusive roadshow for the diamond and jewelry industry for accredited investors only is running from December 4 to 20.
12 / 03
"MyKYCBank will encompass members of world’s largest diamond trade and manufacturing communities, Antwerp and India."
12 / 03
De Beers is adopting blockchain-based technology to facilitate greater tracking of its diamonds.
12 / 03
Seventh International Diamond Week in Israel to be held from February 5-7 at the Israel Diamond Exchange.
12 / 03
Tiffany & Co is among classic luxury brands in favor with among the USA’s growing wealthy Millennial consumer segment.
12 / 03
Following a slight increase in October, the IDEX polished diamond price index was flat during November.
12 / 02
The bank said that Geert van Reisen appointed interim Global Head of Diamond & Jewellery Clients as of 1 December.
12 / 02
Chaim Even-Zohar says the time has come to "rearrange his life priorities" as he retires after 45 years in the trade.
12 / 02
Four polished diamonds were sold; the prices and buyers have not disclosed by agreement of the parties, the miner said.
11 / 30
As in November, there were relatively few price changes, in both round and fancy diamonds last month.
11 / 29
AGTA and US Antique Shows to hold events together at Las Vegas Convention Center beginning in June 2019.
11 / 29
Exchanges jointly organize “Road & Belt, Hand in Hand - International Jewelry & Diamond Conference".
11 / 28
Bin Sulayem to take over as Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange after Peter Meeus steps down on January 31.
11 / 28
The 14.93-carat Fancy Vivid pink diamond sold for $31,861,000, setting a record per-carat price for a pink diamond of over 10 carats.
11 / 28
The Israeli diamond industry is positive ahead of the Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers’ Show.
11 / 27
CEDEX will leverage IDEX's diamond knowledge and real-time diamond prices to present to its future exchange customers.
11 / 27
ALROSA is holding a silent auction for the sale of the polished diamond Dynasty collection on Wednesday.
11 / 27
Event was held as part of a bid to promote the Indian diamond industry worldwide and improve trade relations.
11 / 27
The top-seller was a fancy colored diamond and diamond dress ring by Cindy Chao’s iconic Ribbon Collection for $1.16 million.
11 / 22
India's polished exports in October plunged by 23 percent to $1.93 billion.
11 / 21
Firm sold all 262 polished diamonds offered which had a total weight of 209.34 carats, including 15 pink diamonds.
11 / 21
Luxury jeweler, Tiny Jewel Box, has been appointed as an “Argyle Pink Diamonds Select Atelier”.
11 / 20
The 813-carat Constellation Diamond has been brought to Israel to be laser cut in the first stage of its processing.
11 / 20
Shining Light Awards recognize emerging jewelry designers in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
11 / 18
Mark Boston passed away at the Royal Trinity Hospice in London, after 11 years of battling cancer, at the age of 71.
11 / 14
VOD Dubai International Jewelry Show, the region’s only B2B and B2B jewelry show, runs until November 18.
11 / 13
Decrease of 15 percent mainly due to lower sales of capital equipment in the third quarter, Sarine said.
11 / 12
Program gave participants chance to meet top manufacturers in India and hold uninterrupted business meetings.
11 / 08
The Israel Diamond Exchange has announced that the next International Diamond Week in Israel will be held from February 5 to 7, 2018.
11 / 08
The tender continued double digit price growth with Argyle Everglow becoming most valuable stone in tender's 33-years.
11 / 07
Annual congress in Bangkok took pace from November 5-7 and brought together some 150 official delegates and a total of 300 participants.
11 / 07
Agreement formalized at CIBJO Congress in Bangkok after CIBJO Diamond Commission approved changes to its Diamond Book.
11 / 06
This year’s conference will focus on the importance of sustainability for the diamond industry and diamond producing states.
11 / 05
The Fancy Color Diamond Index for the third quarter of 2017 indicates a slight rise overall of 0.2 percent over Q2 2017.
11 / 04
GIA’s Carlsbad campus receives 2017 School of Excellence Award from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
11 / 02
President Yoram Dvash was re-elected earlier this week for a second term of three years at a General Assembly of bourse members.
11 / 01
After a slight decline in September, the IDEX polished diamond price index showed a very slight increase in October.
10 / 31
The congress will take place at the Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok, from November 5 to 7, with pre-congress meetings starting on November 2.
10 / 31
There were relatively low levels of activity in both round and fancy diamonds in October.
10 / 30
The World Ruby Forum will take place in Bangkok on November 4, with seminars on every aspect of rubies from the upstream to downstream.
10 / 29
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has described the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection case of Belgian trader, Exelco NV, as “a mess”.
10 / 28
Exports of polished diamonds dropped 12 percent year on the year to almost $3.4 billion in the January-September period.
10 / 28
The 70th anniversary celebration took place in Antwerp and also marked the 570th anniversary of the city's diamond history
10 / 26
HRD Antwerp launches diamond ID Card for smaller diamonds.
10 / 23
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has launched its diamond evaluation card – the Diamond ID report.
10 / 23
New 5% VAT rate on loose rough and polished stones due to start in January in the United Arab Emirates.
10 / 23
Signet Jewelers Limited has announced the completion of the first phase of the strategic outsourcing of its in-house credit program.
10 / 22
Due to the long-term partnership between ALROSA and Israel, the firm gave Israeli clients an opportunity to see the collection up-close.
10 / 19
WFDB President took part in third biennial Dubai Diamond Conference.
10 / 18
IDEX has announced the launch of a major new initiative aimed at providing assistance to diamond and jewelry retailers.
10 / 17
David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, opened the second day of the Dubai Diamond Conference.
10 / 17
After 12 years as Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) Chairman, Peter Meeus will be leaving the position as of January 1.
10 / 30
DIWALI, the festival of lights, represents the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, & hope over despair. Homes and offices are illuminated with numerous small oil lamps and candles to empower our hearts and minds to commit to good deeds and thoughts. The entire team at AMIPI wishes that this light brightens your life and brings good health, happiness, peace and prosperity- today and all thru the year!
SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND