The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has appointed Brandee Dallow as chief executive officer, effective July 6, 2026. She succeeds…
Year: 2026
Russia retained its position as the world’s largest rough diamond producer by value in 2025, marking the third consecutive year…
Fully traceable artisanal diamonds from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been sold on the international market in…
The sale of De Beers by parent company Anglo American could be finalised within weeks, according to chief executive Al…
The Community for Ethical Jewelry (CEJ) has appointed Marianna Smirnova as executive director, bringing in a sustainability and responsible sourcing…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has confirmed plans to introduce cut grading for selected fancy-shaped diamonds in 2027, beginning…
Natural diamond jewelry was identified as the most desired luxury jewelry category among US consumers in new research published by…
Gemological Institute of America has agreed to acquire a 30% shareholding in Tracr, the diamond provenance platform developed by De…
Tacori will introduce a new brand identity at Couture 2026 in Las Vegas, marking the first major visual refresh for…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced that the Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has become a member…
India exported more lab-grown diamonds than natural diamonds by volume during the year to March 2026, according to figures from…
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered a hoard of gold jewelry, gemstones and other decorative objects dating back more than…
The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has opened the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL), an…
Pencil has released an AI jewelry CAD design agent designed to create jewelry designs through natural language prompts. The company…
Pandora and the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) have publicly disagreed over the jeweller’s new carbon footprint disclosure initiative for lab-grown…
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against lab-grown diamond retailers Novita Diamonds and Linjer after finding that advertisements…
De Beers recorded higher rough diamond sales in the first quarter of 2026, with parent company Anglo American reporting increased…
Alrosa has reappointed Pavel Marinychev as chief executive officer and chairman of its managing board for a further three-year term,…
Haute Jewels Geneva recorded a 20% increase in visitor attendance at its 2026 edition, held at the InterContinental Geneva. The…
India’s gem and jewelry exports reached ₹2,44,827.26 crore for the financial year April 2025 to March 2026, marking a 0.93%…
The American Gem Society (AGS) has launched a new credential, the Advanced Certified Gemologist Appraiser (ACGA) in response to changes…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed John Cowley as chief financial officer, effective April 6, as the organization…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has opened a new School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in Taipei, Taiwan…
The New York Gemstone Association (NYGA) has donated $10,000 to the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) to support promotional efforts…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) will introduce World Diamond Day on 8 April 2026, a global initiative intended to bring…
CIBJO has marked its 100th anniversary with the inauguration of a freshwater reservoir in Gujarat, India, developed to support water…
Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals have closed the Ekapa diamond mine in Kimberley, South Africa, and filed for liquidation following…
The Luanda Accord has expanded with Namibia becoming a formal signatory, while India’s Gem and Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)…
Anglo American is progressing with the sale of its 85 per cent stake in De Beers, with chief executive Duncan…
Nivoda has relaunched its B2B gemstone marketplace, introducing changes to its platform structure and supplier network. The update coincides with…