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The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has launched a Mentor Programme for those starting careers in the diamond and jewellery industry.…

Groundbreaking CollaborationQueensmith Jewellers, a Hatton Gardens jeweller, specialising in custom engagement and wedding rings, has announced a landmark collaboration with…

Online diamond marketplace Nivoda is broadening its product offering with the introduction of a new gemstone category, marking a key…

The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) have officially declared their collaboration to maintain consumer…

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the election of new members to its Executive Committee and Board of Directors…

Deadline ExtensionThe submission deadline for the 18th annual Bright New Gems 2023 has been extended to Wednesday June 21, in…

Mejuri’s Sustainability ReportNicely timed with World Environment day in on June 5, Jewellery brand Mejuri has announced the release of…

Decision to CloseLeonard Dews, a longstanding jewellery business in the North West, has announced its impending closure, due to the…

IGI Certifies World’s Largest Lab-Grown Diamond at JCKThe International Gemological Institute (IGI) has certified a record breaking 50.25 carat lab-grown…

April Retail Sales See UptickA first estimate of retail sales for April 2023 suggests a promising 0.5% increase in sales…

Expert Advisory InitiativeThe Goldsmiths’ Centre in London has announced the introduction of a new industry expert panel aimed at providing…

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone have acquired the International Gemological Institute (IGI) from Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart (Group) Co.,…

Nivoda, a B2B diamond marketplace, has secured USD $11 million in its Series A funding round. The funding round was…

In response to Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has declared a ban on the import of…

The Bank of England (BoE) has announced a 0.25% rise in its policy interest rate, bringing it to 4.5%. This…

London jeweller Queensmith has made an undisclosed acquisition of the web domain of Vashi.com, following Vashi’s recent liquidation. In addition…

Luxury watch and jewellery retailer, Goldsmiths, is gearing up for a significant expansion at Liverpool ONE.Part of the Watches of…

Everledger, the Australian-based blockchain company, has regrettably entered voluntary administration after an expected funding round failed to materialise. The company,…

The full day footfall data from the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6 shows a mixed…

Advancements in Lab-Grown DiamondsThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently examined a lab-grown diamond that sets a new record. Its…

New York, NY – In an effort to harness increasing consumer demand and sustain the prosperity of the natural diamond…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced the addition of a report comment using the trade colour term “Peacock”…

Rio Tinto, the owner of the now-closed Argyle mine in East Kimberley, Australia, has recently revealed the Argyle Rose. The…

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has recently released a series of recommendations for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in…

The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™), a leading global diamond pricing index, reported a 2.4% drop for 1-carat polished diamonds in…

Watches of Switzerland, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch retailers, has announced a change in its financial leadership. Current…

Programme OverviewPandora, one of the largest mass-market jewellery brands in the world, has rolled out its new rewards scheme, My…

Following a brief and tumultuous transition to a digital-only model, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a swift…

Swiss luxury watchmaker, Breitling, has opened a new store in the heart of Dublin, in association with Paul Sheeran Jewellers,…

Launched in 2022, Boutee is a new jewellery marketplace which aims to help people discover and buy from Britain’s best…