Anglo American is progressing with the sale of its 85 per cent stake in De Beers, with chief executive Duncan…
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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…
Claire’s Accessories is entering administration after its owner, Modella Capital, began insolvency proceedings in the UK and Ireland. The move…
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new guidelines on the terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds, following recommendations from the…
Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has announced the recipients of its 2026 Diamonds Do Good Awards, which will be presented during…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as its next Chief Executive Officer. She will…
De Beers Group has launched its branded polished diamond line, ORIGIN De Beers Group, in retail stores across North America…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will offer complimentary next-day grading services for natural, colorless diamonds submitted to its New…
Gemological Science International (GSI) has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewelry set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at…
De Beers Group has launched Desert diamonds, its first new category beacon in over a decade, supported by its largest…
Natural polished diamonds of European origin, including those polished in Antwerp, will now be exempt from US import tariffs under…
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 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…
De Beers Group has published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting advancements across its four priority areas: climate, livelihoods, nature and…
A 21.25-carat pink diamond worth $25 million was stolen in Dubai during a planned theft involving individuals posing as prospective…
Lucapa Diamond Company, the ASX-listed miner with operations in Angola and Australia, is set to be acquired by Dubai-based Gaston…
A new research report from jewelry and watch insurer BriteCo has revealed that lab-grown diamonds accounted for more than 45%…
Lab-grown diamond wholesale prices continued to decline in 2025, with significant year-on-year reductions across key size categories. Industry analyst Edahn…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has confirmed it will continue to apply the universally recognised 4Cs grading system – cut,…
Russia remained the leading country for rough diamond production by value in 2024, holding its position for a second consecutive…
Governments of major diamond-producing countries and industry leaders have signed the Luanda Accord, committing to allocate 1% of annual revenues…
HRD Antwerp, the diamond grading laboratory subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has announced it will cease issuing…