De Beers’ 2023 Diamond Output -8% To 31.9 Million Carats

De Beers’ 2023 Diamond Output -8% To 31.9 Million Carats

De Beers recorded a 3% decline in rough diamond production to 7.9 million carats, primarily due to the planned reduction in South Africa as Venetia transitions to underground operations, partly offset by higher production...
Revenue and Prices Down at Gem Diamonds

Revenue and Prices Down at Gem Diamonds

Gem Diamonds saw revenue and average per carat prices down by around a quarter during 2023 amid ongoing "downward pressure" in the rough market. The UK-based miner operates Letseng, in Lesotho, the highest dollar per...
Diamonds Do Good Welcomes New Board Members & Leadership Team

Diamonds Do Good Welcomes New Board Members & Leadership Team

The Diamonds Do Good board is pleased to introduce its new leadership team, including President Kathy Corey, president-elect Peter Engel, and immediate past president Anna Martin, all set to serve a two-year term. David...
Diamonds Do Good is Making a Difference

Diamonds Do Good is Making a Difference

Diamonds Do Good, the global non-profit, has announced $365,000 of grants for diamond mining and manufacturing communities. It's supporting girls' education and entrepreneurship training in Tanzania, where it launched the Diamonds Do Good Bracelet to...
Ultra-Wealthy Buying Lab Growns, says Dubai Jeweler

Ultra-Wealthy Buying Lab Growns, says Dubai Jeweler

Even wealthy clients, who can readily afford natural diamonds, are buying lab growns, says the founder of a luxury jewelry brand in Dubai. Fergus James says he sells high-end lab-grown diamond bracelets to wealthy socialites,...
Rapaport: Diamond Trade Cautious At End Of Year

Rapaport: Diamond Trade Cautious At End Of Year

Diamond trading was quiet in late December as wholesalers took vacation between Christmas and New Year, Rapaport said in a release. The industry was cautious due to sluggish US consumer demand and competition from...
SRK Becomes Member of World Diamond Council

SRK Becomes Member of World Diamond Council

Surat-based diamond manufacturing company Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt. Ltd. (SRK) has joined the World Diamond Council (WDC), which represents businesses and organisations engaged in the global diamond value chain. SRK said it recognises the crucial...
US Closes Loophole on Russian Diamonds

US Closes Loophole on Russian Diamonds

The US is closing the loophole that has, for almost two years, allowed the importation of rough diamonds from Russia as long as they are cut and polished in India or elsewhere. A new White...
The Science Of Brilliance Understanding The 4Cs Of Lab Diamond Engagement Rings

The Science Of Brilliance: Understanding The 4Cs Of Lab Diamond Engagement Rings

Lab diamonds have emerged as a favored choice for engagement rings, appealing to modern preferences for sustainability and affordability. These diamonds, grown in controlled lab environments, match their mined counterparts in beauty and durability....
Alrosa Profits Slip after Halt in Rough Sales

Alrosa Profits Slip after Halt in Rough Sales

Alrosa has reported a 7 per cent drop in net profit during the first nine months of 2023, down to $975m (RUB 87.9bn). Russia's state-controlled miner said Q3 revenue was $871m (RUB78.5bn), down 7 per...

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IGJS Attracts 250 Foreign Buyers

The third edition of International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) in Jaipur, India, attracted 250 buyers from 27 countries, say organizers. The three-day event, which...
Time for Change: Sotheby's Underground, Gender-Free Watch Auction

Time for Change: Sotheby’s Underground, Gender-Free Watch Auction

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De Beers today (17 April) reported $445m of rough sales (provisional figure) during its third cycle of the year, a very slight increase on...
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