Russia retained its position as the world’s largest rough diamond producer by value in 2025, marking the third consecutive year…
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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 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…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced that the Gem & Jewelry Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has become a member…
The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has opened the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL), an…
De Beers recorded higher rough diamond sales in the first quarter of 2026, with parent company Anglo American reporting increased…
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…
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…