Alrosa has reappointed Pavel Marinychev as chief executive officer and chairman of its managing board for a further three-year term,…
Year: 2026
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…
The Luanda Accord has expanded following its second high-level meeting at the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, with…
The United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement that will eliminate US import…
The European Union and India have concluded a free trade agreement that will remove import tariffs on finished jewelry from…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has reported a 21% increase in fourth-quarter revenue year-on-year, reaching INR 3.2 billion ($34.8 million),…
A senior Angolan government and industry delegation visited Antwerp this week for meetings with the local diamond sector, hosted by…
The Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) has announced the addition of five new members to its Board of Directors. The…
Pandora has been named the most sustainable consumer brand in the 2026 Global 100 ranking by the research organisation Corporate…
Diamonds Do Good has published its 2025 Impact Report, outlining grant activity and partnerships supporting education, health, and economic opportunity…
Claire’s Accessories is entering administration after its owner, Modella Capital, began insolvency proceedings in the UK and Ireland. The move…
Jewelers of America (JA) has announced that Ana Khouri will receive the 2026 GEM Award for High Jewelry Excellence. The…
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new guidelines on the terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds, following recommendations from the…
Silver prices increased significantly in 2025, rising from around $29.50 per ounce in January to over $79 by the end…