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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced an enhancement to its emerald reports, offering optional filler identification from 15…

Element Six, part of De Beers Group, has announced its investment in Lightsynq, a US-based startup focused on quantum computing. Lightsynq,…

De Beers Group has announced the winners of its 2024 Shining Light Awards, a biennial jewelry design competition aimed at…

Scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have developed the world’s first…

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced an initial public offering (IPO) valued at $499 million (Rs 4,225 crore). The…

The Pantone Colour Institute has announced its Colour of the Year for 2025: Pantone 17-1230, also known as “Mocha Mousse.” The…

Boodles has reported a pre-tax profit of £18.1m for the latest financial year, despite a 1.3% dip in sales to…

India, the world’s largest hub for diamond polishing, is intensifying its call for a domestic diamond export certification centre following…

De Beers has released the dates for its 2025 rough diamond sales, confirming 10 sights across the year.At its final…

Bedford Jewelers, a long-standing jewelry store in the Great Road Shopping Center, has reopened under a new name and leadership,…

The Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) announced the winners of the 2024 Rock the Jewels Awards, held on November 21,…

The U.S. watch and jewelry market recorded a notable rise in October 2024, with sales increasing by 8.8% compared to…

De Beers has reduced prices for its rough diamonds by 10% to 15% at its final sight of 2024, according…

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has announced the recipients of its 2025 Diamonds Do Good Awards, recognising individuals and organisations in…

Angola has replaced Russian diamond miner Alrosa with Maaden International, an Omani investment fund, in its diamond-mining operations. Alrosa, the Russian…

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has forecasted a global platinum supply deficit for the third consecutive year in 2025,…

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has officially launched the Dick Greenwood Memorial Scholarship in Gems Science in collaboration with…

Botswana is set to establish an export certification system for rough diamonds in collaboration with the G7 diamond technical team. This…

The diamond industry is navigating a period of significant transformation, as highlighted in a recent report by McKinsey & Company.…

Russia’s state-controlled diamond mining company Alrosa has announced plans to scale back production and reduce its workforce in 2025. This decision,…

Luk Fook has reported a 27.2% decline in revenue for the six months ending 30 September 2024, amounting to HKD…

Phillips will feature a selection of notable pieces at its December 13 New York Jewels sale, led by a 43.15-carat…

Digital marketplace Nivoda has announced the successful raising of $51 million in its latest funding round. The funding will support…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has expanded its Board of Governors with the addition of two new members: Lisa…

De Beers Group has launched its ‘Forever Present’ marketing campaign in the United States to promote natural diamonds during the…

Gold prices have hit historic highs, recently surpassing US$2,700 per ounce, sparking industry-wide speculation about what’s driving this surge. While numerous…

A new campaign at London Luton Airport, in collaboration with jeweller Queensmith, aims to protect the element of surprise for…

The European Union (EU) has issued a statement expressing further dissatisfaction with the Kimberley Process (KP) over its inability to…

Paris-based jewelry designer Marie Lichtenberg has launched the 2024 Raiz’in collection, a line of more affordable jewelry inspired by her…

Columbia Gem House has announced the successful completion of its “Pebbles to Pines” fundraiser, raising $10,000 to support the National…