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04 / 17
The Fifth Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Conference comes to Cyprus
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 Fifth Mediterranean Gemmological & Jewellery Conference comes to Cyprus
The MGJ Conference connects the gem and jewelry business community and the multi -faceted community of gemologists, appraisers, mineralogists and other scientists.
04 / 16
National Jeweler inducts three outstanding retail jewelers into its Retailer Hall of Fame
The publication inducted Cathy Calhoun, David and Julia Gardner, and Steve and Judy Padis
04 / 16
Registration for Antwerp Summer University is now open
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
Kelly Newton wins this year's AGS Robert M. Shipley Award
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
GJEPC holds sixth edition of India Gemstone Week
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
AGS presents choice of annual awards to industry icons
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
Bonhams NY appoints Leslie Roskind as Senior Jewelry Specialist
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
Signet publishes CSR report for 2018
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
Next Israel Diamond Week in Israel planned for February 10 - 12, 2020
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
Graff's Lesedi La Rona revealed as a 302.37-carat square emerald cut
At 302.37 carats, Graff's Lesedi La Rona is largest highest color, highest clarity diamond ever graded by GIA.
04 / 10
2019 CIBJO Congress to be staged in Bahrain, November 18-20
The CIBJO Annual Congress will be hosted by DANAT, the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones
04 / 10
Graff pays $8.75 million for 13.33ct pink rough
The amount paid by Graff constitutes a record price per carat paid for a diamond from the Letseng mine.
04 / 08
OroArezzo exhibition opens, government pledges to advance jewelry sector's ties with China
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
OroArezzo exhibition opens, government pledges to advance jewelry sector’s ties with China
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
Israel Diamond Exchange to build tallest tower in Israel
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
GIA launches new diamond country of origin reports
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 fall in February
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly fell in February, the latest sign economic growth has shifted into low gear.
04 / 02
With new CEO on board at Pandora, COO resigns position
With more management changes at Pandora seeks ways to improve its bottom line.
04 / 02
Eurostar is declared bankrupt
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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report of March 2019
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
Royal visit aims to raise Antwerp's diamond profile in South Korea
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
Baselworld 2019 is history
The 2019 Baselworld watch and jewelry fair had – again - less exhibitors, less visitors, less press.
03 / 27
Virtual Diamond Boutique adds LGDS to product categories
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
In India, prices of smaller diamonds are expected to drop further
Diamond manufacturers in Surat are selling off their inventories at discounts of 30 to even 40 percent to pay of loans.
03 / 26
AWDC and Ali Baba’s “Shape of Antwerp” project gathers speed
Partnership between AWDC and Alibaba Group, offering Antwerp-sourced polished diamonds directly to Chinese consumers, is generating increased sales.
03 / 26
ALROSA presented the results of its own research of 2018’s global luxury and jewelry market.
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
Diamond Services introduces new lab-grown diamond identification system
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
Gold exploration firm strikes gold as tree-sampling technology yields results
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
Baselworld: too late, too little?
Visitors to this year’s edition of Baselworld were “underwhelmed” and many are wondering about its future.
03 / 24
AGS announces 2019 Circle of Distinction Honorees
Alan M. Zimmer, Caryl Capeci, and Elliot Tannenbaum to be inducted into AGS Circle of Distinction.
03 / 24
Coronet awarded Guinness World Record with most diamonds set on a watch
The ‘Mudan’ watch features 15858 diamonds set in 18-karat gold anmd features a Reena Ahluwalia diamond painting on the dial.
03 / 24
MJSA Expo draws buyers "in a spending mood"
"People were really looking for solutions and buying, and they wanted to talk about how to improve their businesses," said Andrea Hill,
03 / 21
Graff to showcase three Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond watches in Basel
These jewels are first and foremost exclusive pieces of jewelry craftmanship and only then a watch….
03 / 21
Women in Luxury Conference to be held in New York on May 9
The Women in Luxury 2019 conference is designed to reflect the expertise and smarts of women leaders in the luxury business.
03 / 21
Palladium passes the $1,600 mark, while gold prices remain steady.
“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
Johnnie White new CEO of American Society of Appraisers
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
Botswana's Debswana targets diamond output of 24 mln carats in 2019
"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 reports a profitable 2018, strengthens its presence in the US by making a deal with Tiffany’s
Alrosa’ diamond rose to $4.4 billion in 2018, a value increase of six percent, the leading diamond miner said.
03 / 17
Bank of America: retail sales to improve after payment of tax refunds
But in February, US retail sales dipped with 0.1 percent, according to recent report issued by Bank of America.
03 / 14
WJA hosts Inaugural Women Executives Forum on International Women’s Day
Nearly 25 jewelry industry leaders conferred in New York City in celebration of International Women’s Day.
03 / 13
Signet Jewelers appoints new executives
Signet continues to reorganize, appointing and promoting a flurry of executives as part of its Path to Brilliance transformation efforts
03 / 13
U.S. retail sales rebound slightly in January
“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
Less Chinese tourism means less luxury sales
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
CIBJO releases simplified guide to responsible practices in diamond and gemstone trade
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 Jewellery Park inaugurated in Mumbai
India inaugurates first-of-its-kind Jewellery Park in Mumbai, estimated to generate employment to 100,000 workers
03 / 11
Mehul Choksi’s firm may have cheated customers with LGDs
Mehul Choksi’s US-owned company, Samuel Jewelers, may have sold lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) to customers with fraudulent grading reports
03 / 10
Sotheby’s to auction an exceptional round in April
In April, Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction in Hong Kong to auction an exceptional, 88.22-carat round
03 / 07
Jewelers of America announces agenda for National Convention
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
Neiman Marcus reported to make progress in debt-restructuring
In case an agreement is finalized, Neiman Marcus would be able to avert a possible default of $5 billion of debt
03 / 06
S&P: 2018 holiday retail sales were “underwhelming.”
Significant numbers of retailers struggle to operate successfully in the current competitive landscape
03 / 06
GIA Jewellery Career Fair to come to London on April 5
GIA offers an opportunity to meet gem and jewelry industry recruiters from all over Europe
03 / 06
Zimbabwe to cut diamonds in Gabarone
Zimbabwe has struck a deal with Botswana to start processing its diamonds in Gaborone
03 / 06
Bernd Stadlwieser new CEOof the MCH Group
The MCH Group is the owner of Baselworld
03 / 03
Ehud Laniado dies in Paris clinic
Ehud Laniado, a well-known Israeli diamantaire, died last weekend
03 / 03
Young Diamantaires Group has successful meeting in Hong Kong
“The vibe was excellent as so many group members had not yet met before and really enjoyed putting faces to names!”
03 / 03
HRD NV to issue Laboratory Grown Diamond Jewellery Reports
HRD will issue Laboratory Grown Diamond Jewellery Reports, with clear wording on the cover
03 / 03
India’s authorities seize more of Nirav Modi’s assets
Total assets seized in Nirav Modi case exceed $300 million.
03 / 03
Namibia wants to become hub for diamond polishing
Namibian government is in talks with Botswana on the possibility of Namibia becoming a center of diamond polishing
03 / 03
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – February 2019
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 obtains ALROSA ALLIANCE membership
IGC Group said that its membership in the ALROSA ALLIANCE opens the way “to become a long-term client of ALROSA
02 / 28
Signet offers employees a Voluntary Transition Program to leave the company.
Signet says it needs to lower costs in real estate, merchandise and costs of goods, indirect spending, and reduce workforce costs.
02 / 28
WDC President to UN: KP must expand definition of "conflict diamonds”
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 Co. introduces exclusive “X-ray” imaging software
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 to offer advanced on workshop Diamond Spectroscopy in April
HRD Antwerp NV is collaborating with MAGILABS (Rome/Helsinki) and offering and advanced, two-day workshop on spectroscopy in April.
02 / 26
Rate of US retailers filing for bankruptcy is worrisome
According to Business Insider, Moody’s Investors Service has named 17 retail chains as tethering on the brink of bankruptcy
02 / 26
WJA appoints new members to its board of directors
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 to stage Israel Diamond Week in Shenzhen
IDE cooperates with SDE to stage first solo diamond exhibition in Shenzen, China.
02 / 25
De Beers says LGD prices have dropped 60 percent
Technological developments and advancements will lower cost of production of LGDs
02 / 24
Germany’s Federal Association for Jewelry and Watches joins RJC
Germany’s Federal Association for Jewelry and Watches is first German trade association to join RJC.
02 / 24
Signet expected to lay off 3,000 employees
Signet layoffs to happen at corporate offices in Akron and Dallas
02 / 20
Birmingham Assay Office to host De Beers Group Institute of Diamonds synthetic diamond detection course.
A synthetic diamond detection course is offered by De Beers on Tuesday 26th March in Birmingham, UK
02 / 20
Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition opens February 20th
The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) opened on February 20 and is renamed “Qatar Show.”
02 / 20
HKTDC to open two gem and jewelry shows in last week of February
Two international gem and jewelry shows will open next week in Hong Kong, both organized by the HKTDC.
02 / 19
Former Anglo-American exec to take over in April from Johan Dippenaar at Petra.
“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
Twinned, 12-carat at center of exhibition Lars van Trier in Antwerp
Van Trier: “I wanted to add an extra ‘C’ to the universal grading system of Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat, namely Creativity.”
02 / 17
Parcel Pro to partner with MJSA for insured shipping
Our members require safe, secure shipping options—particularly given the high value ofjewelry shipments…”
02 / 17
Angola wants to polish its own diamonds
Sodiam subsidiaries to cut Angola’s largest diamonds at home.
02 / 13
IDI to Again Hold Diamond Auction of Special Stones at HKTDC Show
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
Gem-A to Expand Gemological Education With Move Into USA
New non-profit company to form collaborative partnerships with Accredited Teaching Centres across the United States.
02 / 12
Alrosa CEO Sergey Ivanov Pays Official Visit to Israel Diamond Center
Dvash: we are keen to expand Alrosa’s rough supply to Israel; Ivanov: we are ready to discuss new opportunities.
02 / 12
Gemological Science International Dubai Laboratory Receives EIAC Accreditation
GSI reports that the Emirates International Accreditation Centre has approved GSI’s Dubai laboratory accreditation.
02 / 11
Chinese Consumers Spending More on Domestic Local Luxury Brands
The Chinese government lowered import tariffs on luxury goods in efforts to encourage domestic consumption.
02 / 10
IDE: Diamond Theft Gang Apprehended at the Israel-Egypt Border
IDE President Yoram Dvash: “The rapid arrest was enabled by our immediate cooperation with the Israel Police and security forces.”
02 / 10
India Pushes For Choksi’s Extradition From Antigua
Indian government wants Choksi extradited, arguing he is still an Indian citizen.
02 / 09
Mouawad Adds World’s Largest Round Yellow Diamond To Collection
Renowned jeweler Fred Mouawad adds another unique fancy colored diamond to his collection: the Mouawad Dragon.
02 / 06
HRD Antwerp Grades 'World’s First Wearable CVD Lab-Grown All Diamond Ring'
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
CIBJO Vice President Eli Avidar Stepping Down, To Run For Political Office
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 Jewelers Signs New Agency Partners in Growth Drive
Signet said it selected the agencies following a competitive bid process to transform and streamline its marketing.
02 / 05
AWDC: 2018 Rough, Polished Imports/Exports Show Balanced Trading
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
Fancy Color Research Foundation: Prices Stable In Q4
The Fancy Color Research Foundation reported that in Q4 2018 fancy color diamond prices showed stability across all sizes and saturation.
02 / 05
S. Korea Abolishes Diamond Tax Following Appeals By Korea Diamond Exchange
The government in December abolished a 26% Individual Consumption Tax on imported polished diamonds that dates back to 1976.
02 / 04
Boaz Moldawsky Elected Chairman of Israel Diamond Institute
Moldawsky is a second-generation diamantaire whose family were among the founders of the Israeli diamond industry, the IDI said.
02 / 03
Israel Exchange: 2019 International Diamond Week Most Successful Ever
International Diamond Week 2019 attracted over 350 foreign buyers from over 30 countries, one-third of which were new to IDE.
02 / 03
Polished Diamond Price Index Almost Unchanged in January
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
PGI: Surveys Show Platinum Leading 'In Love-Based Consumer Demand'
Platinum jewelry strong in Asia despite jewelry market that experiences consumer attitude changes and cultural shifts, says PGI.
01 / 31
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – January 2019
Price changes in round and fancy shape diamonds in December were relatively rare.
01 / 31
Delgatto Diamond Finance Fund Holds Successful Financing Roadshow in Antwerp
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
Tache And Samir Gems Acquire 'The Rose Of Kao' For Undisclosed Sum
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
Diamond Empowerment Fund Announces 2019 ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Honorees
ALROSA and the Luxury Jewelers Resource Group are to be recognized for community-building efforts.
01 / 28
Bharat Diamond Bourse announces 2nd season of Diamond Sports League
The Bharat Diamond Sports League is an initiative taken by the Bharat Diamond Bourse to bring its members closer via sporting activities.
01 / 27
24 Karat Club Announces Membership Of GSI President Debbie Azar
Gemological Science International announced that Co-Founder and President Debbie Azar has become the newest member of the 24 Karat Club.
01 / 27
Jewelers of America Hires Regina Ciarleglio as Director of Membership
Ciarleglio will oversee the operations of the Membership Department, including membership development and retention.
01 / 27
DPA and Lakme Fashion Week Announce Diamond Jewelry Contest Winners
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
Thailand Launches 'Magic Hands' Campaign Ahead of February Bangkok Fair
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
Sarine Launching Cutting-Edge AI-Based Laboratory at Israel Diamond Week
Israeli technology company introduces the only grading system to use fully automated AI technologies.
01 / 22
CIBJO Vicenza Seminar Focuses On Responsible Sourcing
CIBJO seminar at the Vicenzaoro January jewelry trade show also featured the precious coral sector as a case study for sustainability.
01 / 21
IGI to Hold First Jewelry Design Course in Antwerp
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
GJEPC Hosts 19 Firms at Vicenzaoro Winter Show India Pavilion
Nineteen exhibitors showcased their collections of jewelry and loose stones.
01 / 20
Royal Asscher Appoints Consultant For UK Sales And Training Strategy
Dimmick will help to market Royal Asscher’s four signature patent protected fancy cuts.
01 / 20
Rebecca Foerster Appointed Head of ALROSA USA Inc
Foerster previously served as Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning and Marketing at New York's Leo Schachter Diamonds.
01 / 19
Vicenzaoro Show Opens With 'Sustainable Creativity' Theme
The 'sustainable creativity' theme was introduced and developed during an inaugural panel talk..
01 / 18
Fifth Mediterranean Gem and Jewellery Conference to Take Place in Limassol
The 5th Mediterranean Gem and Jewellery Conference will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, following the success of the four previous conferences.
01 / 17
CIBJO, Fed For European Education In Gemmology To Focus On Resp Sourcing
Day-long conference at the VicenzaOro January jewelry trade show organized by Italian Exhibition Group taking place on Saturday.
01 / 16
Jewelry Industry Summit Announces Speakers, Agenda For Third Meeting
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
ABN AMRO Diamond Outlook: Lab-Grown Stones to Enter Growth Phase
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
IDE: Hotel Rooms Have Almost Run Out For Int'l Diamond Week
Eligible buyers receive three complimentary nights at a local hotel, but organizers warn that late registration will not guarantee free accommodation.
01 / 15
CIBJO Directors Approve Newest Blue Book on Responsible Sourcing In Jewellery
CIBJO said it becomes the latest in the Blue Book series of definitive industry guides for standards and nomenclature.
01 / 12
T.GOLD To Hold Jewelry Technology Forum At Vicenzaoro Show
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 Launches 2019 Trade Fair Guide
IDEX Online has launched the 2019 edition of its much-anticipated annual Trade Fair Guide.
01 / 10
Diamond Foundry Raising Prices Of Lab-Grown Diamonds By Average 15%
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
Tiffany CEO: Jeweler To Reveal Origin Of All Diamonds Used by 2020
Firm aiming to tell customers where its diamonds come from in a bid to boost consumer confidence by increasing its business transparency.
01 / 08
Strong Turnout at Israel's Colored Stones and Diamonds Bourse Fair
ISPDE President Shlomo Eshed said he was delighted with the event which the exchange now plans to hold twice a year.
01 / 07
Israel’s Diamond Trade Stabilizes, Dvash Cautiously Optimistic About 2019
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 Lab Grown Diamonds Receives Private Equity Investment
WD says it is "poised for accelerated growth as demand for lab-grown diamonds continues to rise".
01 / 07
ICICI Closing Antwerp Branch In Latest Blow To Industry Financing
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
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, Tencent Sign WeChat Pay Agreement
Agreement with Tencent means WeChat Pay Hong Kong can be used for all purchases at the jeweler's stores in Mainland China.
01 / 06
Harry Winston: Chicago Building Damaged, Caused $2M Lost Profits
Jeweler filed suit over a building it leases in Chicago which the famous retailer alleges was damaged by a nearby construction project.
01 / 03
DPA Appoints Kristina Buckley Kayel As Managing Director Of N. American Division
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 Re-Elects Nilesh Sheth As President
Indian Diamond Color & Colorstone Association's directors unanimously re-elect Nilesh Sheth as President.
01 / 02
Polished Diamond Price Index Unchanged in December
The IDEX polished diamond price index was flat on the month in December.
12 / 31
Pre-Owned Watches And Jewelry Seller TrueFacet Raises $10 Million
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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – December 2018
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
US Holiday Season Retail Sales Jumped 5.1% – Mastercard SpendingPulse
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
Switzerland's SIHH, Baselworld Agree To Stage Shows Back-To-Back From 2020
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
Niru Group, EZ Diamonds Combining Polished Diamond Operations
The companies say they identified synergies in operating together which would provide advantages for their clients.
12 / 24
Maxim Shkadov Leaving Kristall To Oversee Merger With ALROSA
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
Second Diamond Polishing Plant To Be Established In Angola, Says Sodiam CEO
Sodiam CEO Neves Silva said that the plant will initially be able to process 4,000 carats of rough diamonds per month.
12 / 20
Dubai Diamond Exchange Joins GJEPC’s MyKYCBank Platform
DMCC is the fourth trade body to join MyKYCBank, following GJEPC, the Bharat Diamond Bourse and the Antwerp World Diamond Council.
12 / 19
Stargems DMCC, HRD Antwerp Creating Diamond Jewelry Grading Lab
HRD Antwerp will open first diamond jewelry grading lab in Middle East located in the Turkish Trade Center in the Almas Tower.
12 / 18
Chow Tai Fook Joins De Beers' Tracr Blockchain Traceability Platform Pilot
The participation of the leading jewelry retailer will extend the platform’s reach in Asia, De Beers said.
12 / 17
ALROSA Reports Worldwide Jewelry Sales Up 4% Overall In Q3
North America, the largest diamond jewelry market, showed a 4% sales increase in Q3 compared to the same period last year.
12 / 17
U.S. Jewelry And Watch Sales Up 5.7% in October
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
Vicenza Jewelry Museum Inaugurates New Permanent Collection
The museum is managed by the Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG) in partnership with Vicenza Municipality.
12 / 11
Italian Exhibition Group Unveils New Vicenzaoro Brand Identity
"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
Canadian Jewellers Association Executive Director Brian Land Steps Down
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
Jamesallen.Com Officially Opens Retail Store In Washington DC
The store offers "an OmniChannel experience by providing a new, complementary way for customers to explore, research, and purchase its products".
12 / 08
Bain: Rough Output Jumps, Manufacturers' Revenues Rise, Retail Sales Up
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 Sells Bulgari Fancy Vivid Blue Diamond For $18M At New York Auction
Christie's said the auction generated sales of $69,225,750, with 95% of items sold by value and 83% by lot.
12 / 04
GJEPC Holds First India Jewellery Buyer-Seller Meet in Kolkata
Buyers from Bangladesh, Bahrain, Kuwait, Malaysia, Singapore, UAE, UK and USA visited to look for India jewelry sources.
12 / 04
Diamonds and Gemstones Beat Pre-Sale Estimates At Bonhams New York Sale
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 Orders Signet to Face Securities-Fraud Lawsuit Filed By Shareholders
Judge rejects Signet's claim that statements about performance of credit portfolio amounted to “puffery or inactionable statements of opinion”.
12 / 04
Judge Orders Signet to Face Securities-Fraud Lawsuit Filed By Shareholders
Judge rejects Signet's claim that statements about performance of credit portfolio amounted to “puffery or inactionable statements of opinion”.
12 / 03
Chow Tai Fook Reports 20% Revenue Increase, Profits Up 9%
The jeweler said the results were due to stabilizing consumer demand and reviving visitor numbers from Mainland China.
12 / 03
Hong Kong Posts Rise In Sales Of Jewelry, Watches, Valuable Gifts
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
WFDB Blom: Indications of Strong Industry End-Of-Year Results
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
53M Americans to Buy Diamonds From Thanksgiving to Valentine’s Day
New national survey demonstrates consumers’ desire for natural diamonds this holiday season, says DPA.
12 / 02
Diamonds and Gemstones on Agenda of Guangzhou Jewelry & Diamond Conference
More than 600 delegates from across the world attended the conference, according to the organizers.
12 / 02
Polished Diamond Price Index Rises Slightly in November
The IDEX polished diamond price index was up slightly in November during the month.
12 / 01
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – November 2018
There were slightly more declines than risers in round and fancy shape diamonds in November.
11 / 28
Lightbox Jewelry Opens Cyber Week Pop-Up Store In New York
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
Survey Looks At Buying Habits of Asian and Hispanic/Latino-American Consumers
“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
IDE: Registration Brisk for International Diamond Week in Israel 2019
The IDE reports that buyers have registered from all over the world, and include a high percentage of new participants.
11 / 28
Tiffany & Co Share Price Plunges as Q3 Revenues Disappoint Market
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
CEDEX Launches Diamond Commodity Exchange
The move comes seven months after raising more than $20 million in an Initial Coin Offering (ICO), the company said.
11 / 27
Black Friday And Cyber Monday Create Record Start To Holiday Sales Season
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
IBM's 2018 Holiday Retail Forecast: 4.8% Year-Over-Year Growth
A number of factors are expected to drive the increase and provide reason for retailer optimism, IBM said.
11 / 25
Hong Kong's Tse Sui Luen Jewellery Fears Impact of US-China Trade War
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
Vicenzaoro Show Organizers Gearing Up For Winter Edition Of Trade Fair
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
India’s Polished Diamond Exports Up Sharply In October
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
U.S. Jewelry And Watch Sales Down on Year in September But Still Solid
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 Concerned About Pace of Reform During 2018 KP Plenary
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
Woman Questioned About Alleged Leviev Diamond Firm Smuggling Ring Kills Herself
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 Optimistic Regarding HK International Jewelry Manufacturers’ Show
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 Optimistic Regarding HK International Jewelry Manufacturers’ Show
IDI seeing rising demand in Hong Kong and other Asian markets, and an anticipated increase in activity before the Chinese New Year.
11 / 19
De Beers Posts Second Straight Sub-$500M Sales at Latest Sight
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
Registration Opens for 2019 Jewelry Industry Summit
The goal of the 2019 Summit is to enable attendees to use practical tools and resources to sustain responsible sourcing, organisers say.
11 / 14
Atlanta Jewelry Show Expanding in 2019 with Two New Pavilions
"E-Tail and Occasions to offer innovative products corresponding with the evolution of the jewelry industry."
11 / 13
Christie’s Sells Winston Pink Legacy For $50M, Record Price Per Carat
The diamond previously belonged to the Oppenheimer family and now enters the Harry Winston collection.
11 / 13
Lisa Bridge New CEO of Ben Bridge Jeweler as Ed Bridge Retires
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
Bonhams To Auction 24.31 Ct Diamond At December Fine Jewellery Sale
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
Graff Diamonds Cuts Unveils 60 Stones Cut From 1,109-Carat Lesedi La Rona
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
Italian Exhibition Group Brings Forward Dates of Oroarezzo 2019
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
Sarine Reports Revenue Rise and Higher Profitability in Q3
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
Rio Tinto: Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Delivers Record Results
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
ALROSA Sells $233.9M of Rough in October, $3.9B in Jan-Oct
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
American Gem Society Announces Keynote And Featured Speakers For 2019 Conclave
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 Group to Sell 'Grown With Love' Lab Grown Diamonds
"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 Certified As Being Carbon Neutral For Fifth Consecutive Year
CIBJO Greenhouse Gas Measurement Initiative was launched to promote environmental consciousness and responsibility in jewelry and gemstone industries.
11 / 05
Pandora Reduces Full Year Expectations And Launches 'Programme Now’
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
Alibaba, AWDC To Bring Antwerp Diamonds Directly To Chinese Consumers
Agreement signed during first China International Import Expo, which is being held this week in Shanghai.
11 / 04
Israeli Police Want To Question Lev Leviev Over Diamond Smuggling Ring - Report
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
Slight Increase in Prices of Blue Diamonds in Q3 2018, Says FCRF
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
VanderLinden Rues Dwindling Number Of Diamond Manufacturers
Challenges facing the diamond industry mean the time may have come for the diamond trade to unite, he said.
11 / 01
Polished Diamond Price Index Dips Slightly in October
The IDEX polished diamond price index was down slightly in October, declining very slightly during the month.
11 / 01
ALROSA To Auction More Than 100 Special Size Rough Diamonds In Israel
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
IDE Opens Registration for Israel’s International Diamond Week
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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – October 2018
There were relatively few changes in round and fancy-shape diamonds in October.
10 / 29
Chameleon Diamonds Set To Highlight At Bonhams Auction In Hong Kong
A diamond necklace featuring nine Chameleon diamonds weighing 13.87 carats is expected to fetch between $200,000-$380,000.
10 / 29
Alrosa Joins De Beers' Tracr Blockchain Program
The diamond industry blockchain traceability platform is being developed by De Beers together with industry stakeholders.
10 / 28
Blue Nile Opens New Diamond and Jewelry Expert Facility
The main aim of the innovation was to increase productivity, the online diamond and jewelry retailer said.
10 / 28
Blue Nile Opens New Diamond and Jewelry Expert Facility
The main aim of the innovation was to increase productivity, the online diamond and jewelry retailer said.
10 / 28
Yoram Dvash to Head New WFDB Strategic Initiatives Committee
The new appointment was announced during the World Diamond Congress in Mumbai which took place last week, the IDE said.
10 / 28
Alrosa Piloting GIA's M2M Provenance Program
M2M enables the scientific matching rough diamonds to the resulting polished gems with information from each step in the value chain.
10 / 28
Alrosa Piloting GIA's M2M Provenance Program
M2M enables the scientific matching rough diamonds to the resulting polished gems with information from each step in the value chain.
10 / 27
U.S. Jewelry And Watch Sales Show Strong Increase In August
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
WFDB President Ernie Blom Calls for Stronger Role for Diamond Body
Trade organization to establish Think Tank to strengthen global role led by Israel Diamond Exchange President Yoram Dvash.
10 / 25
Jewelers of America to Host First Annual Convention
The education-focused forum will take place during July’s Jewelry Week in New York next July.
10 / 24
World Diamond Congress Holds In-Depth Debates on Industry Challenges
Shanghai Diamond Exchange President Lin Qiang appointed as Vice-President of the WFDB.
10 / 24
CBG on First Buying Mission to Israel Diamond Exchange
CBG is the largest independent jewelry organization in the US, representing over 100 of the most successful independent jewelers, the IDE said.
10 / 23
World Diamond Congress in Mumbai Begins With WFDB Debating Industry Issues
The meetings of the WFDB's Judicial, Trade & Business, Promotion, and Executive Committees heard updates regarding their activities, and discussed future plans.
10 / 23
International Gemological Institute Opens Facility at Bharat Diamond Bourse
Sorting and screening office to be stationed at one of the world’s largest diamond centers, said IGI.
10 / 21
Organizers of CARAT+ Postpone Antwerp Show on Low Exhibitor/Buyer Interest
Show will instead concentrate on working with diamond trading community on how to refine and improve the format of the event.
10 / 21
LAELIM and IGC Disclose a Diamond’s Full Journey with GIA M2M
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
Israel Diamond Week At DDC Kicks Off Pre-Holiday Season
Members of both bourses exhibited their goods on the DDC trading floor, now located at 50 West 47th Street.
10 / 17
IDE Expands Partnership with Alibaba, Launching Venture at CIIE in Shanghai
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 Congress Opens In Colombia, Strong Focus On Responsible Sourcing
CIBJO introducing a Responsible Sourcing Guidance document which will serve as a reference for responsible sourcing practices.
10 / 15
Christie’s To Present A Diamond Affair For Private Sales to Collectors
The items range from a 100-carat diamond tiara to a rare blue diamond, the auctioneer said.
10 / 15
Bonhams Appoints Sotheby's Auctioneer to New York Office
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
CIBJO Congress 2017 Set To Kick Off In Bogota On October 15
Agendas and related documentation for the sessions and meetings that will take place during the event are now available online.
10 / 09
Jewelers of America Announces Consumer Marketing Initiative
Industry pioneer program developed and consumer campaign to be launched in 2019.
10 / 09
2019 Jewelry Industry Summit To Be Held in Tucson in February
Theme of the 2019 Summit will be “Tools and resources for a responsible supply chain”
10 / 09
GJEPC To Hold 2nd Edition Of India Diamond Week In Mumbai
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 Uncovers Largest Yellow Diamond Find So Far This Year
ALROSA said that following an appraisal, the color of the stone has been determined as fancy intense yellow.
10 / 09
GJEPC Holds First India Silver Jewellery Buyer-Seller Show In New Delhi
Show featured participation of 27 leading Indian silver jewelry manufacturers, and 49 international buyers from 16 countries.
10 / 08
Second Edition of Bharat Diamond Week Opens at Bharat Diamond Bourse
Ceremonial opening by Russian Consul-General and senior ALROSA official of the three-day polished diamond fair took place on Monday.
10 / 08
Kay Jewelers Launches Investigation After Customer's Ring Goes Missing
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
WFDB President Blom: World Diamond Congress One Of Most Important Ever
In addition to bourse delegations, the October 23-25 Congress will also welcome representatives from a range of industry bodies, Blom said.
10 / 07
WFDB President Blom: World Diamond Congress One Of Most Important Ever
In addition to bourse delegations, the October 23-25 Congress will also welcome representatives from a range of industry bodies, Blom said.
10 / 04
Bharat Diamond Bourse Putting Final Touches To Bharat Diamond Week
Russian Consul-General in Mumbai and senior ALROSA official to open second edition of the polished diamond fair which begins on Monday.
10 / 04
Diamond Producers Association Launches ‘Real is Rare’ Campaign in Telugu
Advert features Telugu cinema actor and winner of Bigg Boss Telugu season one, Siva Balaji, and his wife Madhumita.
10 / 03
OPIC, Standard Bank Group Sign $125M Loan Guaranty For Botswana
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
IDE: High Interest In 7th Israel Diamond Week In New York
The event is co-sponsored by the Israel Diamond Exchange and the Diamond Dealers Club of New York.
10 / 03
Rio Tinto Reveals Its Largest Fancy Purplish Red Diamond In New York
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
Polished Diamond Price Index Again Stable in September
The IDEX polished diamond price index was stable in September, declining only very slightly during the month.
10 / 02
Carats.Io Announces Agreement With Liquidity Provider Tradomatics
Conducting business using CARAT tokens will allow members of diamond trade to hedge against losses caused by unfavorable foreign exchange rates.
10 / 02
Trigem Opens Gemstones, Diamonds And Jewellery Facility In DMCC
Launches purpose-built colored gemstone, diamond and jewelry operations in Dubai, focused on global, vertically integrated supply and distribution center
10 / 02
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces Code of Practices Review
"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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – September 2018
There were noticeably fewer changes in round and fancy shaped diamonds in September.
09 / 30
India Raises Import Tax On Cut And Polished Diamonds
The same tax hike applies to semi-processed, half cut or broken diamonds and lab-grown stones.
09 / 27
Responsible Jewellery Council Head Andrew Bone Stepping Down
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
First ALROSA Auction Of Colored Diamonds Generates $9M
ALROSA reported that Chinese companies were particularly active in the bidding, with nine of them buying 20 large stones between them.
09 / 26
Christie’s Geneva to Auction Pink Legacy, Sale Estimate of $30M-$50M
Weighing just under 19 carats (18.96 carats), the exceptional rectangular-cut gem will lead Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction.
09 / 26
VICENZAORO Records Visitors From 117 Countries, 40% Of Visitor Numbers
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
Trading In CARAT Coins Is Launched On Hotbit Digital Asset Exchange
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
U.S. Jewelry And Watch Sales Robust Again In July
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
Bharat Diamond Week Set to Welcome Buyers Who Missed Out on HK Show
Typhoon Mangkhut caused many international buyers to cancel or cut short their visit to the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair.
09 / 24
WFDB Set to Discuss Critical Industry Issues at World Diamond Congress
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, Local Jeweler Rebuild Honduras School
Volunteers from Forevermark US and Diamonds International Honduras worked to rebuild, improve and expand a school.
09 / 24
India And United States Seeing Rising Platinum Jewelry Sales, Says PGI
India’s sales for platinum jewelry are steadily increasing, while the more mature USA market continues to see positive growth.
09 / 19
ALROSA: Worldwide Jewelry Sales Up 5% In Second Quarter
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
ALROSA Launches First 'True Colours' Auction Of Large Colored Diamonds
The company said it was part of a new strategy to become the world leader in the production of colored polished diamonds.
09 / 19
CIBJO Gemmological Commission Surveys Labs On Diamond Reports
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
ALROSA To Auction Rare Large Diamonds In New York
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
GSI Opens New Labs in New York City and Hong Kong
The New York facility will be dedicated solely to screening and testing of diamond jewelry for undisclosed lab grown diamonds.
09 / 13
Israel Diamond Exchange Appoints Eran Zini as New Managing Director
Zini has a rich background in management positions in business and government, the exchange said.
09 / 13
Sarine Presenting Diamond Journey Tracking Solution at Hong Kong Fair
The solution is the first of its kind to present the entire diamond journey from rough sourcing to polished diamond, said Sarine.
09 / 12
Rio Tinto Showcasing 2018 Pink Diamonds Tender in Hong Kong
The Argyle Muse, a 2.28 carat polished oval diamond, is the largest purplish red diamond ever offered at Tender.
09 / 12
Diamond Jewelry Sales Hit Record $82B in 2017 Boosted by Millennials and Gen Z
Report highlights key similarities and differences between Millennials and Gen Z that have implications for diamond brands and retailers.
09 / 12
CIBJO Ethics Commission Special Report Focuses On Revised FTC Guides
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
Fosun To Acquire 80% Of International Gemological Institute
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
RZ Murowa Holdings Ltd Joins Diamond Producers Association
RZM is the majority owner and operator of Murowa Diamond Mines in Zimbabwe. Murowa was owned by RioTinto until July 2015.
09 / 11
IIDGR, NGTC To Extend Diamond Education Courses Offering In China
Will improve accessibility of IIDGR’s education courses for Chinese students through delivery by local tutors in the local language.
09 / 11
ALROSA Sells Rough Worth $283M In August, $3.26B in Jan-Aug
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
HRD Antwerp Fluorescence Study: Not Negative For Appearance
The finding directly contradicts the common perception that fluorescence is a negative property of diamonds, driving down their value, HRD Antwerp said.
09 / 09
Pandora Recruits Nike Exec To Run Its China Business
The firm is seeing rising numbers of jewelry pieces brought into the country from abroad and sold online.
09 / 08
Signet Jewelers 'Would Sell Lab-Grown Diamond Jewelry If Consumers Demand It'
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
With New Government Support, IDE Offers Free Flights for Diamond Buyers
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
Firestar Diamond Bankruptcy Trustee Announces Auction of Inventory and IP
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
World Diamond Council: System of Warranties Public Review Ends October 1
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
CIBJO Releases Colored Stone Commission Special Report
Report looks at efforts to promote responsible practices while taking into account very different conditions that in the colored gemstone industry.
09 / 04
ALROSA To Present 11-Ct Deep Purple-Pink Diamond In Hong Kong
The collection includes 250 polished diamonds of various shapes and colors – purple, pink, orange and vivid-yellow stones with GIA certificates.
09 / 04
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers Offering Scholarship
Revenue for the half year was US$167.7 million, up 81% from US$92.9 million in H1 2017.
09 / 03
US Wedding Spending In Q2 Flat At $25,569
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
Union Bank Of India Pulling Out Of Antwerp Diamond Center
Bank gives notice it will close its branch in Antwerp within a year, according to Chief Executive Officer Rajkiran Rai Gundyadka.
09 / 02
Polished Diamond Price Index Again Stable in August
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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – August 2018
Round and fancy-shape diamonds saw relatively few changes in August.
08 / 30
Signet Jewelers Same Store Sales Up 1.7% In Fiscal Second Quarter
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
U.S. Jewelry And Watch Sales Up In June, Revised Figures Cut Size Of Market
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
DDCNY Holds Eighth India Diamond Week For GJEPC Members
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
WFDB Debates Way Forward at Asian Summit-ExCo Meeting in Vladivostok
The current role of the WFDB and how it can move forward was among the discussions at its meetings held this week
08 / 28
Sarine Technologies Opens Profile Service Centre in Japan
The centre has been opened in cooperation with a veteran local partner in Tokyo who will provide the necessary infrastructure and manpower.
08 / 27
Visitors To Bharat Diamond Week Will Benefit From Pre-Diwali Prices, Says Bourse
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
Visitors To Bharat Diamond Week Will Benefit From Pre-Diwali Prices, Says Bourse
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
ALROSA To Auction Large Rough Diamonds In Vladivostok
The assortment to be put up for auction includes 129 gem-quality rough diamonds with a total weight of 2,312 carats.
08 / 25
CIBJO Releases 2nd Special Report, Examines Influence Of Political Events
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 Opens for 7th Israel Diamond Week in New York
Registration for the Israel Diamond Week in New York is free for bourse members and approved members of the trade.
08 / 22
India Posts Robust Increase in Polished Exports
India's exports of cut and polished diamonds increased by 11.7% on the year in July to $1.84 billion.
08 / 21
US Justice Dept Suing Former Ivanka Trump Business Partner
The suit against the New York businessman seeks more than $60 million in unpaid tax liabilities.
08 / 21
Dates Announced for International Diamond Week in Israel
The event has become a staple on the global diamond calendar, and attracts hundreds of international buyers every year.
08 / 20
IGI Announces New School of Gemology in Mumbai
The new School of Gemology will operate out of Laxmi Tower, a wing at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
08 / 20
Sarine to Collaborate with Lucara Diamond Corp. on Clara Rough Initiative
The companies say they aim to change the way certain rough diamonds are sold.
08 / 19
GSI First Lab To Be ISO 17025 Certified In Dubai
Gemological Science International receives ISO 17025 and DAC - REQ – 01 accreditation in Dubai.
08 / 18
WFDB Asian Summit-Executive Committee Meeting to Take Place in Vladivostok
Members of WFDB ExCo from across the world will also meet ahead of the World Diamond Congress in Mumbai in October.
08 / 18
JVC Provides Pointers To Most Significant Changes In FTC Guides
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 Appoints General Manager To Lead Platform’s Development
Tracr pilot involves five leading global diamond manufacturers and the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, Signet Jewelers.
08 / 14
Jewelers of America Hires Two Industry Veterans as Consultants
Elizabeth Brewer and Mark Smelzer hired to enhance membership and consumer marketing.
08 / 14
Tiffany & Co. To Start New York City Flagship Store Renovation Next Spring
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
CIBJO Special Report Considers Impact On Jewelry Market Of Generation Z
Report considers potential impact on jewelry market of Generation Z, which includes people born after 1996.
08 / 13
GJEPC: Significant Business at IIJS as Visitor Numbers Reach New High
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
WFDB Announces Opening of Registration for 2018 World Diamond Congress
Biannual meeting of WFDB and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association will take place in Mumbai, India, from October 23 to 25.
08 / 13
Education Events Highlight at Fall 2018 Atlanta Jewelry Show
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 Bourse Progressing with Registration for 2nd Bharat Diamond Week
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
Sarine Technologies Reports Stable Group Revenue In Q2
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 Hold Diamond Auction Of Special Stones At Sept Hong Kong Fair
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
Thai Gem Industry Holds Meeting With Mozambique Minister in Bangkok
The Mozambique delegation discussed investment opportunities and regulations for buyers of gems in the country.
08 / 12
GJEPC Launches Campaign: G&J Industry ‘A Valuable Asset to India’
GJEPC plans to run a campaign over the next 12 months, mainly in print and through digital media.
08 / 11
Royal Asscher Opens Second Boutique In Japan
New flagship boutique in Fukuoka Tenjin, the leading downtown shopping district in the Kyushu region.
08 / 11
International Jewellery London To Feature Leading British Jewelry Designers
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
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce Supporting 62nd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair
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
India International Jewellery Show Starts, 40,000 Visitors Expected
Around 40,000 visitors are expected at the show which will host more than 1,300 exhibitors, with 2,500 booths.
08 / 09
CIBJO President Pledges Support For Indian Jewelry Industry at IIJS Opening
Pledge made at opening ceremony of India International Jewellery Show in Mumbai.
08 / 09
Jewelry Industry Summit Achieves Tax Exempt Charitable Organization Status
Jewelry Industry Summit has been qualified as a 501 C 3 charity, and all contributions are fully tax deductible.
08 / 08
IDE President Dvash Holds Meeting With Netanyahu to Discuss Business Issues
Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) President Yoram Dvash has held a meeting with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
08 / 08
Pandora: CEO Stepping Down Two Days After Jobs Axe Announcement
Jewelry firm previously said it will be cutting 397 jobs around the world, with most of them at its operations in Thailand.
08 / 08
IDEX and Carats.io Sign Agreement On Data Analysis, Financial Vehicles
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
Tiffany, Pandora, Swarovski Top Brands for Self Purchasing Females
Survey of Millennial Self Purchasing Females aims to better understand their views of luxury goods.
08 / 06
IDE Ejects Two On Suspicion Of Substituting Synthetics For Natural Diamonds
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
Fancy Color Diamond Prices Flat In Second Quarter, Says FCRF
Prices of blue fancy color diamonds increased by 1.5% during Q2, continuing the trend over the past two years.
08 / 05
Mouawad Group Buys 51.38 Carat Dynasty Diamond From ALROSA
ALROSA said the total revenue from the sale of the Dynasty collection amounted to about $10 million.
08 / 02
Researchers Hypothesize on the Unique Origin of Blue Diamonds
Blue diamonds form at extreme depths, approximately four times deeper than most diamonds, and may get their color from a surprising source.
08 / 02
Polished Diamond Prices Index Stable Again in July
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 Welcomes FTC Guides, Wants More Clarity To Avoid Consumer Confusion
DPA "expresses deep concerns that Guides fail to provide clarity to avoid more consumer confusion and deception".
08 / 01
Diamond-Backed Cryptocurrency Developer Carats.io To Partner With Celsius
Celsius is a blockchain-powered global financial platform that allows its members to borrow capital and earn interest against their crypto-holdings.
08 / 01
IGDA Welcomes FTC’s Revisions to Jewelry Guides
Revised Guides "primarily acknowledge technological developments that have led to existence of diamonds that are formed both below and above the ground".
07 / 31
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – July 2018
Round diamonds saw a relatively large number of increases in July, while fancy diamonds saw relatively few changes.
07 / 29
India's GJEPC: 10% Decline In Bank Finance To Hit Gem And Jewelry Exports
Council "taking all efforts to self-regulate and instill confidence amongst key stakeholders through a slew of reforms”.
07 / 29
Blow For Baselworld As Swatch Quits Trade Show
Giant Swiss watchmaker Swatch Group will no longer exhibit at the annual Baselworld watch and jewelry trade fair.
07 / 29
Industry Executives Gather for GIA Global Leadership Program at Harvard
Industry executives convened in late June for the GIA’s Global Leadership Program at Harvard Business School (HBS).
07 / 28
Diamond Dealers Club Statement Regarding New FTC Guidelines
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
WFDB Responds to Revised Federal Trade Commission Guidelines
World Federation of Diamond Bourses responds to revised U.S. Federal Trade Commission guidelines.
07 / 26
JVC Reviewing Revised FTC Guides, To Release Educational Materials For Industry
JVC will also be hosting webinars on the Guides, the first of which will be held on August 8.
07 / 25
NCDIA Asia Opens Office At Jewelry Trade Center In Bangkok
Asia office of Natural Color Diamond Association opens in Jewelry Trade Center in Bangkok providing Asia base for members.
07 / 25
Lab-Grown Diamond Makers Seen As Winners In New FTC Guidelines
The US Federal Trade Commission's revised Jewelry Guides appear to give a boost to the lab-grown diamond sector.
07 / 25
U.S. Jewelry and Watch Sales Robust in May
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 Announces Annual JFC Day
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
NCDIA Introduces Educational Video on Yellow Diamonds
The Natural Color Diamond Association has introduced its first educational video, “Natural Yellow Diamonds.”
07 / 18
AIGS Warns International Trade About Fake Gem Reports
Bangkok-based gemological laboratory has identified fake gemstone reports bearing the AIGS logo in the gemstone market.
07 / 17
CIBJO Participating In ECOSOC High-Level Segment, Jewelry Statement Circulated
ECOSOC approved and distributed a statement on jewelry industry's contribution to UN development program submitted by CIBJO.
07 / 17
Paramount Jewels To Acquire A. Jaffe Diamond Jewelry Brand
The firm, which is an affiliate of Paramount Gems and Parag Diamonds Inc., will pay $5.2 million for the A. Jaffe.
07 / 16
Plumb Club Elects New President, Vice President and Board Member
Michael Lerche of Goldstar Jewellery, has been elected President, replacing Jonathan Cohen of IB Goodman Company after serving three years
07 / 16
London Diamond Bourse: Chief Operating Officer Victoria McKay Stepping Down
The London Diamond Bourse said that COO Victoria McKay will be stepping down after six years.
07 / 16
Second Edition of Bharat Diamond Week to Take Place From October 23-25
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
Second Edition of Bharat Diamond Week to Take Place From October 23-25
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 Italy Hosts First Alumni Association Meeting
IGI recently held its first alumni meeting for its Italy association since the launch of the program in 2017.
07 / 15
IGI Italy Hosts First Alumni Association Meeting
IGI recently held its first alumni meeting for its Italy association since the launch of the program in 2017.
07 / 15
Platinum Guild International Releases First PGI Insight Report
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
Platinum Guild International Releases First PGI Insight Report
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 To Share Latest Discoveries At GIA Symposium
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 To Share Latest Discoveries At GIA Symposium
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 Officially Opens Technology Lab in Mumbai
Sarine Technologies held a celebratory event to mark the official opening of the Technology Lab in Mumbai.
07 / 11
Augmented Reality Start Up Inova Joins IDE Innovation Center
The company develops technological solutions for online marketing of diamonds and jewelry using augmented reality (AR)
07 / 11
WFDB Announces Peter Meeus to Head World Diamond Mark
Meeus is a diamond industry veteran who was previouly President of the Dubai Diamond Exchange.
07 / 10
WFDB Announces 2018 World Diamond Congress to Take Place From Oct 23-25
Biannual meeting of the WFDB and the IDMA, will take place in Mumbai, India, from October 23 to 25, says the WFDB.
07 / 10
‘Sophia’ The Star Turn at Forevermark Forum in Delhi
The meeting featured “Sophia”, an advanced social humanoid robot developed by a Hong Kong-based company.
07 / 10
ALROSA Sells $384M Of Rough In June, $2.64B In Jan-June
Demand for the whole diamond assortment remains stable allowing the company to obtain good sales results, the miner said.
07 / 09
IGI Announces New Laboratory and Gemology School in Bengaluru
International Gemological Institute will open its 13th branch in Bengaluru which will evaluate diamond jewelry and provide educational services in gemology.
07 / 08
GIA Collaborates with Princeton University on Advanced Diamond Research
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’ SYNTHdetect Shortlisted As Finalist For Industry Innovation Award
De Beers’ synthetic diamond screening device, SYNTHdetect, has been nominated for Industry Innovation of the Year in the JNA Awards.
07 / 08
World Diamond Museum to host Qatar Pearl Exhibition in Moscow
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 to Outline Six Key Jewelry Trend Themes at Int’l Jewellery London
Paola De Luca, will be outlining six key jewelry trend themes for Spring-Summer 2019 at International Jewellery London in September.
07 / 03
Signet Jewelers Announces People and Supply Chain Officers
Mary Elizabeth Finn has been named Chief People Officer, while Stephen E. Lovejoy has been named Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective immediately.
07 / 03
VICENZAORO Gearing Up For September Show
Preparations are moving into high gear for the VICENZAORO September show in Vicenza from September 22 to 26, according to the organizers.
07 / 03
Rio Tinto’s Australian Diamonds Launches New Jewelry Campaign In India
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
Israeli Bourse President Hosts Chief Minister of Gujarat
Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has hosted an official visit of a high-level delegation from the State of Gujarat, India.
07 / 01
ALROSA to Acquire Kristall by End of Third Quarter, Says Official
Russia’s ALROSA will acquire the Kristall polishing company by October at a market price, says Deputy Finance Minister.
06 / 30
Polished Diamond Prices Index Show Stability in June
The IDEX polished diamond price index was stable in June, rising very slightly during the month.
06 / 30
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – June 2018
Both round and fanch shape diamonds saw a small number of changes in June.
06 / 28
WFDB: 2018 World Diamond Congress to be Held in in Mumbai in October
The Bharat Diamond Bourse extended an invitation at the WFDB's ExCo meeting last week to host the 2018 Congress in Mumbai.
06 / 28
Israeli and Shanghai Bourses Sign Deal for Polishing of Stones
Agreement signed by IDE President Yoram Dvash and Shanghai Diamond Exchange President Li Qiang in Israel this week.
06 / 27
Sarine : Leading US Retailers Take Firm Stand Against IP Infringement
Sarine said major industry focus at the JCK Las Vegas 2018 trade show in early June was responsible sourcing and provenance traceability.
06 / 27
Florida Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Theft of $170,000 of Diamonds
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
Jewelers of America Takes Industry Messages to Capitol Hill
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
ALROSA Launches Football Diamonds In Honor Of World Cup
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: Global Sales Of Diamond Jewelry Jumped 7% In Q1
ALROSA said the results were driven by positive market dynamics on rising consumer interest and currency exchange rates fluctuations.
06 / 19
HRD Antwerp, Russia Sign Deal For Opening Of Grading Lab In Moscow
Signing of agreement an important step forward in process of opening first HRD Antwerp laboratory in Russia.
06 / 19
Platinum Jewelry Sales Strong In US And India In Q1, Says PGI
Young consumers, bridal, and self-purchasing habits are expected to drive 2018 platinum jewelry market consumption.
06 / 18
Belgian Research Body Unveils 'Game-Changing" Polishing Technology
After more than 10 years of research, technology developed that fully automates the polishing process.
06 / 18
Jewelry Sales Strong Again in United States in April
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
Former IDE MD Eli Avidar Appointed President of Carats.io
The company has created an algorithm that compares individual diamond grades to daily market conditions.
06 / 17
Paola De Luca To Present at Hong Kong Show On Platinum Jewelry Trends
De Luca, a leading authority in jewelry design forecasting, will present her latest research at the show on June 21.
06 / 14
Central African Republic Appoints Peter Meeus as Special Advisor to Government
The move is in line with the country's continuing process of complying with the Kimberley Process Certification System standards.
06 / 14
Alleged Fraudster Nirav Modi Fled To Brussels, May Be In The UK
Modi allegedly seeking asylum in London with Indian High Commission awaiting confirmation from British government.
06 / 11
De Beers' Lightbox Aims To Protect Mined Diamond Sector Revenues - ABN AMRO
"Gem-quality laboratory-grown diamonds threaten the business case of miners," the bank wrote in a report.
06 / 10
China Cuts Import Tariffs on 18 Jewelry Categories, Average Drop of 67.7%
The import tariff rate for gold and silver jewelry products will be reduced from 20% to 8%.
06 / 09
HRD Antwerp And Gem Lab Launch 'LabDirect Program'
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 Sales Up, Posts Big Loss, Market Happy With Stabilizing Sales
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
Belgium’s Polished Diamond Exports Rise 5% In May
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
GIA to Hold Advanced Synthetic Diamond Seminar in Mumbai, London and Carlsbad
The seminar dates coincide with gem and jewelry events or tradeshows in each city, the GIA said.
06 / 06
World Diamond Council System of Warranties Enters the Public Review Period
The WDC's System of Warranties has entered a public review period following the completion of an industry review.
06 / 05
Jewelers for Children Raises $1.95M for Charity Partners
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
SYNOVA Opens Laser Diamond Cutting Center in Mumbai
Located in Mumbai, it will allow Synova to better serve existing local customers and to meet growing demand.
06 / 05
India Pavilion At JCK Show Las Vegas Marks 15th Year
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
Royal Asscher Diamond Company Opens First Amsterdam Boutique
The new store is situated in Amsterdam’s premium shopping area, PC Hooftstraat 142.
06 / 02
De Beers Selects Oxford University Developed Laser Marking for LGD Jewelry
Opsydia creates the markings below the diamonds' surface, making it economically unviable to remove them
06 / 01
Polished Diamond Prices Index Up in May
The IDEX polished diamond price index rose in May after a flat performance in April.
05 / 31
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – May 2018
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
GIA Launches Proprietary Cut Program for Diamond Grading Reports
Program will include branded name of proprietary diamond cut with diamond shape and cutting style description.
05 / 30
Sarine Opens 2nd Technology Laboratory, This Time in Mumbai
The Technology Laboratory "offers reports on the broadest range of a polished diamond's parameters available in the market today."
05 / 30
GJEPC: De Beers Move Will Drive Synthetics/Diamonds Differentiation
"Customers and owners of real diamonds will be able to differentiate between synthetic stones and natural diamonds."
05 / 30
GIA to Hold Futurescape Forum at End of International Gemological Symposium
Six prominent leaders from across the trade to discuss industry’s issues at end of GIA's sixth International Gemological Symposium.
05 / 29
Dates Announced for Summer India International Jewellery Show
The 35th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) will take from August 9-13 at Bombay Exhibition Centre.
05 / 29
Signet Jewelers Submits Fifth Consecutive Annual Conflict Minerals Report
Signet Jewelers Limited has submitted its fifth consecutive Conflict Minerals Report to the SEC.
05 / 28
De Beers To Launch Fashion Jewelry Brand Set With Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lightbox lab-grown diamonds will retail from $200 for a quarter-carat stone to $800 for a one-carat stone.
05 / 28
NAJA to Hold 50th Annual Mid Year ACE It Education Conference in August
National Association of Jewelry Appraisers ACE It Education Conference to be held in Baltimore on August 11.
05 / 28
Chinese Platinum Bridal Jewelry Acquisition Soars, Says PGI
Platinum Jewellery Business Review reveals that global wedding markets are seeing strong platinum jewelry sales.
05 / 24
Signet Jewelers Joins Pilot Of De Beers Tracr Blockchain Platform
Tracr due to launch this year. De Beers previously announced successful tracking of 100 high-value diamonds.
05 / 23
Tiffany Posts Booming Sales and Profit in its First Quarter
Worldwide net sales rose 15% which, together with higher operating margin and lower effective tax rate, led to 53% increase in profit.
05 / 23
RJC Makes New Appointments to Leadership
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a series of senior appointments to its Board of Directors.
05 / 23
Chow Tai Fook, GIA: Diamond Grading Reports to Consumers via Blockchain
Innovative service will be piloted in selected Chow Tai Fook stores in Hong Kong before being expanded at end of 2018.
05 / 20
Israel Plans Large Diamond Presence at Hong Kong June Show
Israel Diamond Institute will host 38 companies this year, including three new exhibitors, in its national pavilion.
05 / 20
ABN AMRO Closing Diamond And Jewelry Business Branches
The bank aims to manage its diamond and jewelry business from Belgium and Hong Kong.
05 / 17
De Beers: Consumer Demand For Diamond Jewelry Hits Record $82B
The US was the main driver of growth for the fourth consecutive year, De Beers said in a statement.
05 / 17
ALROSA CEO Holds Meeting With Kimberley Process Chair Hardeman
Hardeman and Ivanov discussed the agenda of the European Union's chairmanship of the KP this year.
05 / 17
WDC Meets With KP Stakeholders in Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephane Fischler and Marie-Chantal Kaninda met with key stakeholders in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
05 / 17
Israel to Hold Diamond Auction at JCK Show Las Vegas
Israel Diamond Pavilion, organized by the Israel Diamond Institute (IDI), will feature 34 exhibitors.
05 / 16
FCRF: Yellow Diamond Prices Stabilize, Blues Rise Moderately In Q1
Fancy Color Diamond Index indicated overall rise of 0.1% in Q1 for fancy color stones of all sizes and saturations.
05 / 16
UN's ECOSOC Extends CIBJO's Special Consultative Status For Four More Years
Decision follows CIBJO's successful submission and he acceptance of Quadrennial Report covering 2014-2017.
05 / 16
AGS: Lussier, Bouffard and Chandler are 2018 Circle of Distinction Honorees
American Gem Society to honor trio at its annual Circle of Distinction dinner in July.
05 / 16
Farnese Blue Sells for $6.71M at Sotheby’s Geneva Jewelry Sale
The historic Farnese Blue sold for $6,713,837, well above its pre-sale estimate of $3.6 million – $5.2 million.
05 / 15
U.S. Jewelry Sales Post Strong Rise in March
Sales were an estimated $8.8 billion, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Commerce Department.
05 / 13
Sarine Posts 27% Rise in Net Profit to $3.1 Million in Q1 FY2018
Sarine Technologies said that in Q1 2018, it recorded higher revenues of $16.7 million.
05 / 13
AWDC, GJEPC Launch MyKYCBank Partnership at Banking Summit in Mumbai
The sides described it as a powerful new tool to bring greater compliance and transparency to diamond transactions.
05 / 13
Almost 4,000 Visitors to Second Edition of CARAT+
The second edition of CARAT+ recorded a total of 3,829 visitors during the three-day event.
05 / 10
WFDB, IDMA Announce Cancellation of 2018 World Diamond Congress
Weak registration response and rising tension in the Middle East blamed for cancellation.
05 / 09
CIBJO's 2018 Congress to Take Place in Bogota, Colombia in October
The congress will be hosted by Fedesmeraldas, the National Federation of Emeralds of Colombia.
05 / 09
IDEX Publishes 2017 Diamond Pipeline – The Calm Before The Storm
IDEX is publishing the 2017 Diamond Pipeline in the May edition of IDEX Magazine.
05 / 07
CIBJO Sets up Industry-Wide Working Cttee on Responsible Sourcing Guidance
New body created by CIBJO's directors in March following their approval of draft Responsible Sourcing Guidelines document.
05 / 07
More Than 2,400 Visitors On First Day of CARAT+
More than 2,400 industry professionals attended the first day of CARAT+ on Sunday.
05 / 03
London Diamond Bourse Names Alan Cohen as New President
Vice President Alan Cohen has been named as President of the London Diamond Bourse, succeeding Menachem Prager.
05 / 02
38th World Diamond Congress in Tel Aviv to Highlight Innovation
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
Italian Exhibition Group A Participant In UN Global Compact
The group has become the main Italian trade show company adhering to the UN Global Compact.
05 / 02
India’s GJEPC to Hold Banking Summit, Issue Finance White Paper
Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council will release a white paper at the Banking Summit on May 11 in Mumbai.
05 / 01
GIA Research Scientists to Offer Advanced Synthetic Diamond Seminar
GIA to offer a new synthetic diamond seminar at GIA locations around the world beginning in Hong Kong on June 19.
05 / 01
Bonas to Offer More Than 1,700 Carats at CARAT+ Polished Diamond Tender
The Bonas Polished Diamond Tender at the May 6-8 CARAT+ show at Antwerp Expo will feature 163 lots.
05 / 01
Jeweler Borsheims Joins Diamonds Do Good Initiative
Borsheims is latest company to share its positive social impact stories through the Diamonds Do Good initiative.
05 / 01
Polished Diamond Prices Index Flat Again in April
The IDEX polished diamond price index was flat again in April, following a similar performance during March.
04 / 30
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – April 2018
There were relatively few price changes in round diamonds in April, particularly in smaller diamonds under 0.50 carats.
04 / 30
India Posts Sharp Rise in Polished Exports in March
India posted a rise in polished diamond exports of 8.5% in March to $2.03 billion, the GJEPC reported.
04 / 30
Doug Hucker Receives the 2018 Robert M. Shipley Award
Hucker received award for his commitment to jewelry industry and friendship and service toward the AGTA.
04 / 29
Natural Color Diamond Association to Hold Seminar at JCK Show
Seminar on June 1 will focus on ‘The benefits and virtues of natural diamonds and natural color diamonds’.
04 / 28
Sarine's AI-Based 4Cs Grading Reports Adopted by Japan's K-Uno
The new diamond report is the world's first artificial-intelligence based, technology driven automated grading report, says Sarine
04 / 26
Bharat Diamond Week Organisers Planning Second Edition in October
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, ALROSA Sign Cooperation Agreement During Mission to Russia
AWDC signs a cooperation agreement with ALROSA during the City of Antwerp’s Mission to Russia.
04 / 24
IDE Announces Diamond Inspection Period Extended to 30 Days
The extension applies to diamonds with a $50,000 minimum value.
04 / 23
ALROSA Head Holds Diamond Exploration Talks With Zim President
Sergey Ivanov, ALROSA's CEO and Chairman, held meetings with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
04 / 22
Zimbabwe Parliament Summons Mugabe for Diamond Explanation
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 and HRD Antwerp Sign Strategic Partnership
Diamond Durability Laboratory to offer insurance-related services internationally through partnership with HRD Antwerp.
04 / 22
More Than 1,000 Visitors Attending First Bharat Diamond Week Show
The Bharat Diamond Week will also feature a display of synthetic diamond detection equipment and seminars on synthetics.
04 / 22
ALROSA Opens Office in Bharat Diamond Bourse, Aims to Strengthen Ties With India
ALROSA said that it has a long history of trade with India and is interested in strengthening this cooperation.
04 / 18
Zebra Diamonds Polishing Factory in Botswana Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Firm has focused on training highly specialized local workers about planning, lasering, bruting, polishing, supervision and management.
04 / 18
Roberto Coin To Showcase Diamond Jewelry Designs At CARAT+ Show in May
Jeweler Roberto Coin will present new collections and adorn special guest Elizabeth Hurley at CARAT+ next month.
04 / 17
GIA Provides Melee Analysis Service Independently Operated at Stuller Inc HQ
Melee to be screened on-site by GIA staff independently operating analytical instrumentation in a dedicated, secured space.
04 / 17
Irradiated HPHT-Grown Diamonds Might Escape Detection As Synthetics, Says Lab
Hong Kong-based Diamond Services issuing a trade alert to the jewelry and gemstone trades.
04 / 17
De Beers Donates $250,000 To Kiran Hospital In Surat
Opened in 2017, Super Specialty Kiran Hospital is not-for-profit and provides a full range of health and medical services.
04 / 16
Rosy Blue Becomes Minority Investor in Leo Schachter
Firms aim to "create operational efficiencies by tapping into each other’s vast processing and administrative infrastructure."
04 / 16
Industry Restocking Continues Into Third Sight, Says De Beers
De Beers sells provisional $520 million of rough diamonds following confirmed sales of $564 million in the second sales cycle.
04 / 16
NYDDC Holds Israel Diamond Week, Third Interbourse Event On New Trading Floor
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
U.S. Jewelry Sales Record Solid Increase in February
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
Forevermark Launches In Indonesia as Global Expansion Continues
The De Beers Group's Forevermark diamond brand has been launched in Indonesia in its latest expansion.
04 / 12
Registration Starts as 2018 World Diamond Congress Website Goes Live
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
CIBJO President Visits Bahrain's Official Pearl And Gemstone Institute
Cavalieri visited the Bahrain Institute for Pearls & Gemstones and discussed possibility of its hosting the CIBJO Congress in 2019.
04 / 11
CARAT+ Show to Hold Invitation-Only Event, Actress Elizabeth Hurley Guest of Honor
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 Offering Independent Diamond Cutter Services
AGS Laboratories to offer laser inscription removal and recutting services via Advanced Diamonds of Las Vegas.
04 / 10
Gold Tax, Jewelry Trade Challenges Feature at Dubai Precious Metals Conference
Effects of recent gold and jewelry taxation in India and Dubai and issues facing the trade focus of panel debates.
04 / 08
Watches & Jewelry Lead The Way For LVMH In First Quarter
In the first quarter of 2018, luxury brand's Watches & Jewelry business unit records organic revenue growth of 20%.
04 / 07
Organizers of Bharat Diamond Week Gearing up for Show
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
Diamond Empowerment Fund Launches New ‘Do Good’ Story
Launches profile of Okavango Diamond Company’s Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (ODC-YEP) on DiamondsDoGood.com.
04 / 04
Guangzhou Diamond Exchange Holds Rough Diamond Training Course
Course included theory, sharing trading experience, visiting factories and viewing goods, and attracted diamond industry players from across China.
04 / 04
Polished Diamond Prices Index Flat in March
The IDEX polished diamond price index was flat during March following small increases in January and February.
04 / 02
Sarine: Indian Nationals Sentenced for Attempted Theft of Intellectual Property
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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – March 2018
There were relatively few price changes in March, with an equal mix of risers and decliners.
03 / 29
New, Smaller Six-Day Baselworld Watch And Jewelry Show Wraps Up 2018 Edition
The Baselworld watch and jewelry show wrapped up its 2018 edition on Tuesday after six days.
03 / 29
Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair Organizers Announce September Show
The September 7-11 show will feature 900 domestic and overseas exhibitors in over 2,000 booths.
03 / 28
HRD Antwerp Opens Jewelry Grading Lab In Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone
HRD Antwerp opening of a jewelry grading lab in the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone in Mumbai.
03 / 27
CARAT+ Unveils Line-Up Of Expert Speakers And Seminars
The CARAT+ show is planning a series of talks and seminars hosted by leading industry experts.
03 / 26
STPL Takes Part In FINE Exhibition, Initiative Of India's President
STPL, which develops diamond industry technology solutions, said it took part in the recent Festival of Innovation.
03 / 25
IDE CEO Eli Avidar Leaving Diamonds For Politics
Avidar, aged 53, also served as the CEO of the Israel Diamond Institute, from which he recently resigned.
03 / 25
GJEPC Signs Agreement With UBM Asia For HK Jewellery & Gem Fair
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's Tom Moses To Speak At GIA Gemfest At CARAT+Show In Antwerp
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
MGCJ To Launch Portable Synthetic Diamond Identification Kit
Identification kit and other portable instruments to enable identification of loose and mounted melee-sized synthetic diamonds, as well as larger stones.
03 / 21
Forevermark Entering European Markets After Successful 2017
The expansion into new European markets comes on the back of a successful global performance throughout 2017 and in 2018 to date.
03 / 21
ALROSA Introduces Commercial Polished Diamond/Synthetic Detector
"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 Announces New Screening Service for Manufacturers Operating in SEEPZ
IGI to screen for origin of diamond inventory for manufacturers operating out of the Santacruz Electronics Export Processing Zone in Mumbai.
03 / 20
Jewelers’ Security Alliance: Crimes Against U.S. Jewelry Firms Up 12% In 2017
Total dollar losses from crimes committed against U.S. jewelry firms decreased by 0.4% to $72.1 million in 2017 .
03 / 20
Solid Start to New Year For U.S. Jewelry Sales
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
New Direct Flights to India Will Benefit Bharat Diamond Week, Says BDB
The BDB is expecting thousands of visitors from India and abroad to take part in the April 23-25 international diamond week.
03 / 19
Tiffany & Co. Reports Worldwide Net Sales Up 4% To $4.2 Billion
Results reflected sales growth in most regions and across most jewelry categories; comparable store sales were equal to the prior year.
03 / 18
ALROSA Sells $16M Of Rough, Polished At Hong Kong Show Auction
Sale included 112 special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats) weighing a total of 1,787 carats for $13.5 million.
03 / 15
NY Diamond Dealers Club Welcomes Delegation From Shanghai Exchange
Shanghai bourse took delegation to do business with the Diamond Dealers Club members on the NY exchange's new trading floor.
03 / 15
Reserve Bank Of India Bans Financial Instruments Used By Modi And Choksi
The Reserve Bank of India has moved to ban the use of letters of undertaking (LoUs) and letters of comfort (LoCs).
03 / 15
Dubai Conference To Look At Impact Of Gold Taxation, Challenges In Jewelry Sector
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 Executive Committee Debates Hot Topic Industry Issues
WFDB disussed issues "of critical importance to diamantaries in their daily work," the World Federation said in a statement.
03 / 13
Jewelers of America Announces Winners of Design Competition
The CASE Awards recognizes JA Retail Members who exhibit creativity, artistry, style and excellence in jewelry design.
03 / 13
GIA to Demonstrate iD100 Gem Testing Device At Baselworld Show
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 to Discuss Full Agenda at Idar-Oberstein ExCo Meeting
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+ Welcomes Antwerp World Diamond Centre As Main Partner For 2018 Edition
CARAT+ has welcomed the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) as its Main Partner for the 2018 edition of the show.
03 / 05
De Beers Reports Ongoing Robust Sales After Second Sight of 2018
De Beers sold rough diamonds with a provisional value of $555 million.
03 / 05
CIBJO President Promotes Int'l Acceptance of CIBJO Blue Books
Gaetano Cavalieri urges authorities and jewelry and gemstone bodies to incorporate CIBJO Blue Books standards and nomenclature.
03 / 05
IDE’s International Tender Center 'Exceeds Expectations for First Year'
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
DMCC to Hold Seventh Annual Dubai Precious Metals Conference
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
Antwerp Diamond Sector Joins Forces With CARAT+ 2018 Show
CARAT+ announces partnership with Federation of Belgian Diamond Bourses and te Antwerp World Diamond Centre.
03 / 04
61st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair Posts Record Figures
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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – February 2018
There was a clear downward trend in price changes in many categories of round diamonds in February.
02 / 28
Registration Opens for Bharat Diamond Week at Bharat Diamond Bourse
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 Named Face Of CARAT+ 2018
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 Soar 29% On Year To $2.08B
India's polished exports in January soared by almost 29 percent to $2.08 billion.
02 / 25
Robust Jewelry Sales in the United States in December
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
UN's ECOSOC Renews IEG Role in Promoting CSR and Sustainability
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
CEDEX Raises Substantial Funds Ahead Of Its Public Pre-Sale Stage
The Cedex.com Initial Coin Offering (ICO) has been able to raise a substantial amount while still in the private sale stage.
02 / 21
Reuven Kaufman Re-elected President of Diamond Dealers Club of New York
Members of the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York have re-elected Reuven Kaufman as President.
02 / 20
61st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair Kicks Off
The fair aims to highlight Thailand’s cultural heritage and the craftsmanship of Thai artisans.
02 / 20
GJEPC Expresses Concern at Ongoing Banking Scandal
"Recent alleged incident of a scam by a diamantaire is of concern to the entire gem and jewelry industry."
02 / 20
ALROSA Plans Two Auctions of Rough And Polished at Hong Kong Fair
DIAMONDS ALROSA will hold an auction for the sale of 87 polished diamonds within the framework of the Hong Kong exhibition
02 / 19
Sarine Officially Opens Technology Laboratory in Israel
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
Israel Diamond Pavilion at HKTDC Hong Kong to Hold Diamond Auction
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.io: Polished Prices Flat After Trade Event Spurs Price Increases
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 Sues Rose Gems for Breach of Contract, Fraudulent Use of Galaxy
Sarine is suing Rose Gems in Vadodara Commercial Court alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement.
02 / 17
Dubai Diamond Exchange Signs Tenders Deal With Stargems
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
At Least 1,000 Visitors Expected for Bharat Diamond Week
Bharat Diamond Bourse expects at least 1,000 visitors from India and abroad to take part in the first Bharat Diamond Week.
02 / 17
GIT to Showcase 'Inheritance and Identities’ of Thai Jewelry at Bangkok Show
Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand has announced launch of ‘Inheritance and Identities’ project.
02 / 15
Real Is A Diamond Movies Debut on Olympic Winter Games Broadcasts
“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
ALROSA CEO Holds Talks With Belgium's Deputy PM Didier Reynders
Sides discussed bilateral cooperation in the field of diamond trading, as well as cooperation within the framework of industry international organizations.
02 / 13
IIDGR Surat Lab Installs Solar Roof to Deliver Financial, Environmental Benefits
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
CARAT+ Says Exhibitor Rebooking Rate Surpasses 90% For Second Edition
More than 90% of the exhibitors who participated in the inaugural CARAT+ 2017 will be taking part in the May 2018 event.
02 / 12
Bangkok Show to Feature Thai Heritage and Craftsmanship
The February 21 to 25 61st BGJF is expected to welcome over 20,000 buyers and visitors from more than 130 countries.
02 / 11
NRF: Consumers to Spend Near-Record $19.6 Billion On Valentine’s Day
Nineteen percent of those surveyed who will celebrate Valentine’s Day plan to spend $4.7 billion on jewelry.
02 / 11
Sotheby’s Diamonds to Sell 102.34Ct, D Flawless Stone To Private Buyer
Sotheby’s says the Gemological Institute of America described the stone as the “largest round shaped, D color, Flawless diamond ever graded.”
02 / 07
ALROSA Discusses Trends and Challenges With Long-Term Clients
Company representatives had opportunity to discuss with ALROSA's management their work in the new contract period, trends and challenges.
02 / 07
AWDC: Antwerp Diamond Trade Stabilized In 2017
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
AGTA Gemfair Tucson 2018 Sees Buyer Attendance Up 10%
There was a 10% increase in company buyer attendance at the 36th edition of the American Gem Trade Association GemFair Tucson 2018.
02 / 06
IDE Dedicates Diamond Tech Innovation Center During IDWI 2018
The technological incubator, located within the IDE complex, will host and support diamond related start-ups in a variety of fields.
02 / 06
IDCA Celebrates 34th Annual Awards Night at AGTA Gemfair in Tucson
Indian Diamond & Colorstone Association presents Designer of the Year award to Temple St. Clair.
02 / 05
Israel Diamond Exchange Launches Official Partnership with Alibaba.com
The launch was announced during the International Diamond Week in Israel at the IDE which opened today.
02 / 05
Pandora Reports 15% Revenue Growth For 2017
The jewelry giant reported that group revenue in 2017 increased by 12% to $3.8 billion.
02 / 04
Fancy Color Diamond Price Index Slightly Up In Q4 2017
Significant increases in prices of fancy blue diamonds, offset by continued softness in fancy yellows and stagnation in fancy pinks.
02 / 04
US Firm Grows Six-Carat Round CVD Diamond
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
India's Diamond Industry Takes A Hit With Import Tax Rise On Polished
The announcement was made by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during his budget speech to Parliament at the end of last week.
02 / 01
Panama World Jewelry & Diamond Hub Elects Edi Faltz as President
Edi Faltz replaces Mahesh Khemlani, who had served in the position since September 2015.
01 / 31
Small Decrease in Polished Diamond Prices in January
There was a small decline in the IDEX polished diamond price index during January following a slight rise in December.
01 / 31
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report – January 2018
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: Chinese Willing To Buy Diamond Jewelry More Than Americans
ALROSA and the GfK research company have conducted extensive research into diamond consumers in the US and China.
01 / 29
Diamond And Jewelry Organizations Present 'Diamond Terminology Guideline
Guideline aims to encourage full, fair and effective use of a clear and accessible terminology for diamonds and synthetics diamonds.
01 / 29
India Diamond Week to be Held at Bharat Diamond Bourse in April
The event will see 200-250 Indian companies displaying polished diamonds to buyers from across the world.
01 / 29
Carat+ Show To Include New Colored Gemstones Sector
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
ALROSA to Award Diamond Ring For Most Creative Marriage Proposal
The contest started last month and will last until February 14, with the winner receiving a diamond ring.
01 / 28
DDC Debuts State-Of-The-Art Facility At Seventh India Diamond Week
DDC and GJEPC hosted over 60 exhibitors and several hundred buyers at the seventh India Diamond Week.
01 / 28
Russian Government Signs MoU With CIBJO and AWDC
Agreement was signed in Moscow by Russia's Deputy Finance Minister together with Gaetano Cavalieri and Stephane Fischler.
01 / 24
JA 2018 GEM Awards Presented to Debra Messing and Sally Morrison
Sally Morrison was the recipient of the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement at its 16th annual GEM Awards in New York.
01 / 24
Vicenzaoro Jewelry Show Posts 10% Increase In Buyers
The show is organized by the Italian Exhibition Group which was created by the merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza.
01 / 23
WFDB: 2018 World Diamond Congress to Take Place in Tel Aviv in June
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
ALROSA To Auction Large Rough Diamonds At IDWI 2018
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
GJEPC Chairman Pramod Agarwal Praises Tax Cut on Gemstones
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
Sarine Launches Meteorite System for Inclusion Mapping of Small Stones
Most "cost-effective solution currently available in the industry to provide inclusion mapping for rough diamonds below 35 points".
01 / 21
Hilde Hardeman Appointed To Serve As European Union's KP Chair
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
U.S. Jewelry Sales Post Big Rise in November
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 8.4 percent in the U.S. market in November.
01 / 19
VICENZAORO January Show Starts With 1,500 Brands Taking Part
Diamantaires taking part in the show said they were there to create new contacts with jewelry firms located in European countries.
01 / 17
Tiffany Reports Strong Sales Rise For Holiday Season
Tiffany & Co. reported that its worldwide net sales increased 8% to $1.05 billion in the two month holiday period.
01 / 16
Diamond Empowerment Fund Announces 2018 ‘Diamonds Do Good’ Honorees
Canada’s Northwest Territories, Rolex and Bruce Cleaver, CEO of DeBeers Group, will receive D.E.F. awards.
01 / 16
GCAL Joins International Grown Diamond Association
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 Holding #NoGlassCeiling Event on Int'l Women’s Day
Women’s Jewellery Network, which supports women in the UK jewelry industry, has launched a viral social media campaign.
01 / 15
De Beers Progressing Blockchain Initiative To Span Diamond Value Chain
Initiative aims to underpin confidence in diamonds and diamond industry while also enhancing efficiency.
01 / 14
New Diamond Based Cryptocurrencies to be Unveiled at IDWI 2018
CARATS.IO will host a seminar introducing its diamond-backed financial instruments and the benefits to the diamond trade.
01 / 14
GJEPC Announces Pramod Kumar Agarwal is New Chairman
Pramod Kumar Agarwal elected as Chairman and Colin Shah as Vice Chairman of GJEPC for the period of 2018 to 2020.
01 / 14
Sarine Announces Opening of First Sarine Technology Lab
The Sarine Technology Lab will initially offer services in Ramat Gan, Israel, commencing in February.
01 / 14
IGI – North & South America Granted Re-Certification by the RJC
New York-based lab attained the designation by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards of the RJC.
01 / 14
GILC to Discuss Crucial Issues of Color and Gem Origin Descriptions in Tucson
The validity and necessity of terms such as Pigeon Blood Red and Royal Blue will be discussed at the meeting.
01 / 11
Shmuel Schnitzer Steps Down as Israel Diamond Institute Chairman
Shmuel Schnitzer has stepped down as Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute after less than two years in the post.
01 / 10
Robbers Steal $5.4 Million Of Jewelry From Boutique In Ritz Hotel In Paris
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 Jewelers Posts 5.3% Decline In Store Sales, Total Sales Drop 3.1%
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
CARAT+ Announces New Partners And Show Features For 2nd Edition
The second edition of CARAT+, will take place at the Antwerp Expo from May 6 to 8.
01 / 08
GSI's Azar Spreads Positive Diamond Messaging on US Radio
Debbie Azar spoke on “The Ultimate Gift of Love: Diamonds – What to Know Before Making Those Sparkling Holiday Purchases".
01 / 08
GIA to Open Lab in Surat, Expand Antwerp Presence This Year
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. Adds Laser And Engraver Options With B&D Sales Corp Acquisition
Stuller, Inc. has acquired B&D Sales Corporation, a laser welder and engraver company, located in Rhode Island.
01 / 08
IDE: Hotel Rooms for International Diamond Week in Israel Running Out
As a result those registering late for the event will not be guaranteed free hotel accommodations, the IDE said.
01 / 07
Environmental Responsibility In Jewelry To Be Discussed At VICENZAORO
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: Thwarted Customer's Fraudulent Use of Galaxy System
Sarine subsidiary Galatea steps up enforcement against fraudulent use of Galaxy® inclusion mapping technology and systems.
01 / 03
Hong Kong Reports Healthy Christmas Sales Growth in Export Markets
Retail business in Hong Kong's export markets is expected to grow in the coming year, says HKTDC report.
01 / 03
Bonhams Appoints Jean Ghika As Global Director Of Fine Jewellery
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: 10 Million Stones Scanned by Galaxy® Systems Worldwide in 2017
Sarine's Galaxy family of scanning and inclusion mapping systems surpassed the milestone in 2017.
01 / 02
European Union Takes Over Chairmanship Of Kimberley Process
European Union takes over as chair of Kimberley Process under leadership of Federica Mogherini.
01 / 01
Slight Increase in Polished Diamond Prices During December
There was a small rise in the IDEX polished diamond price index during December following a flat performance in November.
12 / 31
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report - December 2017
As in November, there were relatively few price changes in round diamonds in December but most of the changes were upwards.
12 / 27
Holiday Jewelry Sales Jump 5.9%, Reports Mastercard SpendingPulse
It is the largest year-over-year increase since 2011 and "further indication of consumer confidence".
12 / 25
Antwerp's Brilliant Diamond Show Being Delayed To Later Date
The ninth edition of the show was due to be held from January 28 to 30; new dates will be revealed soon.
12 / 25
India Polished Diamond Exports Surge 50% on Year In November
Polished exports for the April to November period showed a smaller rise of 1.3 percent to $15.6 billion.
12 / 20
US Judge Dismisses Exelco's Chapter 11 Petition
The company owes $35 million to Standard Chartered and $15 million to KBC, according to the filing in Belgium.
12 / 18
Israel's IDWI 2018 to Feature High End Diamond Jewelry
IDE President Yoram Dvash said: “Jewelry manufacturing is a natural complement to our core business."
12 / 18
NRF: Nov Retail Sales Up 6% On Year, Holiday Spending To Meet Forecast
Online and other non-store sales grew 10.5 percent year-over-year, reflecting the growth of online shopping.
12 / 18
Strong Increase in U.S. Jewelry Sales in October
Sales of fine jewelry and fine watches rose by 7.0 percent on the year in the U.S. market in October.
12 / 16
Christie’s: Celebrating 24 Straight Years As Jewelry Auction Market Leader
This year has been a "stellar" one for Christie’s jewelry sales, the auction house said.
12 / 13
Israel Inviting Buyers to Combine Business and Pleasure at IDWI 2018
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 Italian Site
International Gemological Institute launches igialumni-italy.org, a website designed specifically for its Italy Alumni Association.
12 / 12
AWDC and De Beers Talking Blockchain Collaboration
AWDC and De Beers discussing potential collaboration in De Beers’ recently announced blockchain platform.
12 / 11
GSI Expands Synthetic Diamond Jewelry Testing Services Worldwide
GSI is expanding its synthetic testing services for finished diamond jewelry to Hong Kong, India, New York and Dubai.
12 / 11
WDC Hopeful as Kimberley Process Plenary Gets Under Way in Brisbane
Stephane Fischler "encouraged by open dialogue and discussions so far, but should not underestimate complexity of what lies ahead".
12 / 09
CIBJO President Supports De Beers Blockchain Diamond Traceability Plan
Gaetano Cavalieri voices CIBJO's support for a De Beers development project that employs blockchain technology.
12 / 07
Israel's International Diamond Week to Feature Technology Theme
IDE promises to unveil a series of groundbreaking initiatives that will have an important impact on the diamond industry.
12 / 07
De Beers: Fixed-Price Forward Contracts Moving to Core Business Status
Fixed-Price Forward Contracts offer Auction Sales customers opportunity to secure guaranteed access to bespoke future supply contracts.
12 / 06
Jewelers Mutual Wins 31st Consecutive A+ Superior rating from A.M. Best Company
Jewelers Mutual is the only insurer dedicated solely to serving the jewelry industry in the United States and Canada.
12 / 06
World Diamond Council Encourages Open Dialogue Around Kimberley Process
Kimberley Process reform to be discussed at KP Plenary being held in Brisbane, Australia, from December 9-14.
12 / 05
STPL Presents ROBOT for Diamond Processing
STPL says ROBOT designed to make diamond processing completely accurate, rapid and human error-free.
12 / 05
Angola's Sodiam Exits De Grisogono As President Fights Dos Santos Influence
Sodiam will divest a stake in Geneva-based jewelry maker De Grisogono for “reasons of public interest and legality”.
12 / 05
De Beers Group Announces Changes To Executive Committee
De Beers has announced three changes to its Executive Committee to take effect as of February 1 next year.
12 / 05
IDEX and CEDEX Start Roadshow For Accredited Investors
The exclusive roadshow for the diamond and jewelry industry for accredited investors only is running from December 4 to 20.
12 / 03
AWDC and GJEPC Collaborating on MyKYCBank Project
"MyKYCBank will encompass members of world’s largest diamond trade and manufacturing communities, Antwerp and India."
12 / 03
De Beers to Use Blockchain-Based Technology To Better Track Diamonds
De Beers is adopting blockchain-based technology to facilitate greater tracking of its diamonds.
12 / 03
Registration Opens for Israel’s International Diamond Week
Seventh International Diamond Week in Israel to be held from February 5-7 at the Israel Diamond Exchange.
12 / 03
Tiffany Among Wealthy Millennials’ Favorite Luxury Brands - MVI Research
Tiffany & Co is among classic luxury brands in favor with among the USA’s growing wealthy Millennial consumer segment.
12 / 03
Polished Diamond Prices Flat in November
Following a slight increase in October, the IDEX polished diamond price index was flat during November.
12 / 02
ABN AMRO Diamond & Jewellery Clients Head Erik Jens Leaving Bank
The bank said that Geert van Reisen appointed interim Global Head of Diamond & Jewellery Clients as of 1 December.
12 / 02
Industry Analyst And Journalist Chaim Even-Zohar Announces Retirement
Chaim Even-Zohar says the time has come to "rearrange his life priorities" as he retires after 45 years in the trade.
12 / 02
ALROSA: Average 30% Premium to Reserve Prices for Dynasty Stones
Four polished diamonds were sold; the prices and buyers have not disclosed by agreement of the parties, the miner said.
11 / 30
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report - November 2017
As in November, there were relatively few price changes, in both round and fancy diamonds last month.
11 / 29
AGTA GemFair, US Antique Shows to Exhibit Together in Las Vegas
AGTA and US Antique Shows to hold events together at Las Vegas Convention Center beginning in June 2019.
11 / 29
Guangzhou Exchanges Hold International Jewelry & Diamond Conference
Exchanges jointly organize “Road & Belt, Hand in Hand - International Jewelry & Diamond Conference".
11 / 28
DMCC Confirms Ahmed Bin Sulayem to Be Chairman Of Dubai Diamond Exchange
Bin Sulayem to take over as Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange after Peter Meeus steps down on January 31.
11 / 28
'Pink Promise' Highlights at Christie's Magnificent Jewels Hong Kong Auction
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
Israeli Diamond Industry Hopeful Ahead of HKJMA Show
The Israeli diamond industry is positive ahead of the Hong Kong International Jewelry Manufacturers’ Show.
11 / 27
CEDEX and IDEX Online Join Forces To Accelerate Transparency And Development
CEDEX will leverage IDEX's diamond knowledge and real-time diamond prices to present to its future exchange customers.
11 / 27
More Than 130 Firms/Private Clients To Compete For Dynasty Collection At Auction
ALROSA is holding a silent auction for the sale of the polished diamond Dynasty collection on Wednesday.
11 / 27
GJEPC Holds First-Ever India International Diamond Week
Event was held as part of a bid to promote the Indian diamond industry worldwide and improve trade relations.
11 / 27
Bonhams Reports Strong Demand at HK Rare Jewels and Jadeite Auction
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 Posts Decline In Polished Diamond Exports In October
India's polished exports in October plunged by 23 percent to $1.93 billion.
11 / 21
ALROSA Auctions $1.2 Million Of Polished Colored Diamonds In Israel
Firm sold all 262 polished diamonds offered which had a total weight of 209.34 carats, including 15 pink diamonds.
11 / 21
Tiny Jewel Box Appointed Argyle Pink Diamonds Select Atelier
Luxury jeweler, Tiny Jewel Box, has been appointed as an “Argyle Pink Diamonds Select Atelier”.
11 / 20
Israel to Laser Cut World’s Most Expensive Rough Diamond
The 813-carat Constellation Diamond has been brought to Israel to be laser cut in the first stage of its processing.
11 / 20
De Beers Announces Shining Light Awards Finalists
Shining Light Awards recognize emerging jewelry designers in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.
11 / 18
Former H. Goldie & Co CEO Mark Boston Passes Away at Age of 71
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 Jewellery Show Opens
VOD Dubai International Jewelry Show, the region’s only B2B and B2B jewelry show, runs until November 18.
11 / 13
Sarine Reports Decline in Revenue to $45.7M for Q1-3
Decrease of 15 percent mainly due to lower sales of capital equipment in the third quarter, Sarine said.
11 / 12
DDC Members 'Positive' Following GJEPC India Show
Program gave participants chance to meet top manufacturers in India and hold uninterrupted business meetings.
11 / 08
Israel’s 2018 International Diamond Week to be Held February 5-7
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
Rio Tinto: Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender Delivers Record Result
The tender continued double digit price growth with Argyle Everglow becoming most valuable stone in tender's 33-years.
11 / 07
Strong Focus On Responsible Sourcing Of Colored Gemstones at CIBJO Congress
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
Industry Bodies Agree to Harmonise Diamond Blue Book and IDC Nomenclature
Agreement formalized at CIBJO Congress in Bangkok after CIBJO Diamond Commission approved changes to its Diamond Book.
11 / 06
Government, UN, Industry Gather For De Beers 2017 Diamond Conference
This year’s conference will focus on the importance of sustainability for the diamond industry and diamond producing states.
11 / 05
Fancy Color Diamond Price Index Climbs Slightly In Q3
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 Campus in Carlsbad Recognized as 2017 ACCSC School of Excellence
GIA’s Carlsbad campus receives 2017 School of Excellence Award from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
11 / 02
IDE Elects Yoram Dvash to Serve as President for Second Term
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
Polished Diamond Prices See Slight Increase in October
After a slight decline in September, the IDEX polished diamond price index showed a very slight increase in October.
10 / 31
CIBJO Posts Agendas And Related Documents Ahead Of Congress
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
The IDEX Online Polished Price Report - October 2017
There were relatively low levels of activity in both round and fancy diamonds in October.
10 / 30
Top Gem Experts to Take Part in World Ruby Forum in Bangkok
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
US Judge Calls Complex Exelco-KBC Bank Bankruptcy Case 'A Mess'
A Delaware bankruptcy judge has described the Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection case of Belgian trader, Exelco NV, as “a mess”.
10 / 28
Drop In Exports To US Brings About 12% Fall In Polished Exports Overall In Q1-Q3
Exports of polished diamonds dropped 12 percent year on the year to almost $3.4 billion in the January-September period.
10 / 28
WFDB Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Holds Finance Seminar/ExCo Meeting
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 Stones
HRD Antwerp launches diamond ID Card for smaller diamonds.
10 / 23
International Gemological Institute Launches Diamond ID Report
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has launched its diamond evaluation card – the Diamond ID report.
10 / 23
Planned 5% VAT On Loose Diamonds Continues to Creates Waves In India And UAE
New 5% VAT rate on loose rough and polished stones due to start in January in the United Arab Emirates.
10 / 23
Signet Jewelers Completes Fist Stage of Finance Program
Signet Jewelers Limited has announced the completion of the first phase of the strategic outsourcing of its in-house credit program.
10 / 22
ALROSA's Vinikhin Visits Israel to Display Dynasty Collection
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's Ernie Blom Praises Dubai Diamond Conference
WFDB President took part in third biennial Dubai Diamond Conference.
10 / 18
IDEX Launches Online Credit Solution for Diamond and Jewelry Retailers
IDEX has announced the launch of a major new initiative aimed at providing assistance to diamond and jewelry retailers.
10 / 17
Ex-PM Cameron Delivers Sustainability Message at Dubai Diamond Conference
David Cameron, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, opened the second day of the Dubai Diamond Conference.
10 / 17
Peter Meeus Leaving Dubai Diamond Exchange After 12 Years
After 12 years as Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) Chairman, Peter Meeus will be leaving the position as of January 1.
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Happy Diwali!!!
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
