Botswana Buys 24% Stake in HB Antwerp
The government of Botswana is buying a 24 per cent stake in the Belgian manufacturer HB Antwerp, as its long-term deal with De Beers increasingly appears to be in jeopardy.
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Signet Confident Despite 5% Drop in Q4 Sales
Signet, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, reported a 5.2 per cent drop in sales for Q4 2022 (three months to 28 January) down $145.1m to $2.7bn.
It blamed the devastating storm Elliott during...
“Solid” Results at Gem Diamonds, Despite Ukraine War
Gem Diamonds delivered a "solid" set of results in 2022, despite increased costs as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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The Cranium Ring by KIL N.Y.C. Debuts, with a Modern Take on the Biker...
Brooklyn-based KIL N.Y.C. launches a new skull ring as an homage to biker style.
New York, NY. March 16, 2023. A manifestation of luck, biker rings are traditionally worn to drive death away, for those...
How to Choose the Best Diamond Ring: A Comprehensive Buying Guide
A diamond ring is a timeless symbol of love, commitment, and elegance. Whether you are buying an engagement ring, wedding band, or diamond jewelry for yourself or a loved one, choosing the right diamond...
Amateur Unearths 3.29-carat Ugly Diamond
A regular visitor to the "sift your own diamond" park in Arkansas, USA, unearthed a a 3.29-carat brown gem, the biggest find there in 18 months.
David Anderson is no stranger at the Crater of...
Pharrell Williams to Auction Taylor Swift Earrings
Pharrell Williams, the US singer/songwriter best known for "Happy" tomorrow (17 March) launches a high jewelry sale on his digital-first auction house.
A Journey Through Gems will feature a 50-carat D Flawless Type IIa heart-shaped...
Surge in Belgian Imports of Russian Diamonds
Belgium's imports of Russian diamonds in January rose by 36 per cent year-on-year, according to the government-run Belgian Foreign Trade Agency (BFTA).
Rough imports were €132m ($141m) in January 2023, compared with €97m ($104m) in...
HRD Antwerp Investigated over Upgrade Claims
HRD Antwerp is under investigation by a court in Belgium over allegations that it routinely upgraded diamonds, according to the De Tijd newspaper.
It says it obtained e-mails, internal procedures, slides, audit reports and filmed...
Gold Seized Seized with Fake Hallmarks
Gold sovereigns with fake hallmarks have been seized in Kochi, in the south-west Indian state of Kerala.
Officials from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) said the 118 gold coins, weighing 948 grams, were worth...
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