The International Gem & Jewelry Show (IGJS) will return to Jaipur from April 9–11, 2026, with its largest edition to…
Month: September 2025
Natural polished diamonds of European origin, including those polished in Antwerp, will now be exempt from US import tariffs under…
A new promotional campaign from Bangkok-based manufacturer Universal Chains has become the latest indicator of the ongoing debate around price…
Rio Tinto has launched the final edition of its Beyond Rare Tender, a collection of rare coloured diamonds sourced from…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched a new accreditation initiative aimed at identifying retailers who meet defined standards in…
Antwerp’s diamond district is experiencing a sharp increase in trading activity this September, with eight rough diamond auctions scheduled across…
The World Jewelry Confederation (CIBJO) will consider revisions to its standards on diamond terminology and grading at its 2025 Congress,…
The third edition of Antwerp Jewelry Week (AJW) will take place from 8 to 12 October 2025, featuring over 50…
The American Gem Society (AGS) presented Al Gilbertson, CG, with the 2025 Robert M. Shipley Award during its Converge event…
An executive order issued on 5 September includes a new annex listing natural goods that may qualify for duty-free importation,…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has examined the second largest rough diamond ever recorded, weighing 2,488.32 carats. The examination…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced changes to its grading services for D-to-Z laboratory-grown diamonds, effective from 1…

