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Several global industry bodies are reportedly working on a new initiative to secure $65 million annually for category marketing, aiming…

Retail footfall across the United Kingdom showed significant growth in Week 46, marking a positive shift in activity levels after…

HB Botswana has announced a 137 million Pula investment (approx USD10million) in its diamond processing operations, aimed at increasing the…

After several months of decline, India’s diamond exports showed growth in October 2024, driven by increasing demand for both natural…

The global luxury market is forecasted to reach nearly €1.5 trillion in 2024, according to the latest Bain & Company…

The Central African Republic (CAR) has been reinstated as a full participant in the Kimberley Process (KP), ending an 11-year…

Authorities investigating the high-profile 2022 TEFAF jewellery heist have intensified efforts with a new search operation in Verviers, Belgium. Using advanced…

Fenix Diamonds and Dholakia Lab-Grown Diamond have jointly acquired Israeli diamond grower Lusix for $4 million. Founded in 2016 by Benny…

Alexandre Arnault, current executive vice president of product, communications, and industrial at Tiffany & Co., is set to leave his…

A rare 18th-century diamond necklace, previously part of the Marquess of Anglesey’s collection, achieved a remarkable sale price of CHF…

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced the return of its annual global jewellery design competition, IGI Expressions 2024-25. Now in…

Speaking at the 2024 KP Plenary in Dubai, World Diamond Council (WDC) President Feriel Zerouki urged stakeholders to work together…

The Aga Khan Emerald, a rare 37.41-carat square-cut green gemstone, has become the most expensive emerald ever sold at auction,…

A dispute over the ownership and value of the 70-carat “Idol’s Eye” diamond has brought two branches of Qatar’s royal…

Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss watch manufacturer owned by Richemont, has launched a global certified pre-owned (CPO) programme in collaboration with…

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has published the latest edition of its Diamond Facts report, aiming to counteract perceived misinformation…

Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have announced the 10 finalists for the Tiffany…

The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) recently held a jewellery exhibition at its Camden campus in collaboration with Martin’s Gems,…

HB Antwerp, a diamond producer start-up with a focus on traceability and sustainability, has earned the 12th spot on Fortune’s…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced it will close its laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel by the end…

The Great Mughals: Art, Architecture and Opulence9 November 2024 – 5 May 2025V&A South Kensington, LondonOverviewThe Victoria and Albert Museum…

Diamond prices continued to fall in October, though at a slower pace than in previous months, according to latest Rapnet…

Pandora reported an 11% year-over-year organic growth for the third quarter of 2024, raising revenue to 6.1 billion Danish kroner…

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has allocated over $250,000 in grants for 2024 to support initiatives in education, empowerment, and economic…

In the Fall edition of Gems & Gemology, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) shared findings on three natural diamonds…

Botswana’s newly elected president, Duma Boko, has announced his intention to expedite negotiations for a new diamond sales agreement with…

The 2024 CIBJO Congress gathered global jewellery industry leaders to address key issues around consumer confidence, sustainable practices, and standardised…

Independent jeweller Steffan’s has announced the closure of its flagship store in Northampton, as founder Steff Suter prepares to retire…

Baker Brothers, a name in Bedford’s jewellery sector for over 185 years, has opened a new boutique at 21 St…

Monica Vinader has announced the opening of its first boutique in Scotland, located on George Street in Edinburgh. This flagship store…