De Beers reports weaker diamond sales
Diamond mining giant De Beers sold a total of US$440 million worth of rough diamonds for the 9th sales cycle of 2018, the group said in a recent report.
The figure, which included global Sightholder...
ALROSA to sell rare rough diamonds in New York
ALROSA, the world's largest diamond mining company, started a rough diamond auction in New York, where rare discoveries made in 2017-2018 are presented.
In total, 81 large gem-quality diamonds over 10.8 carats each are put...
GIA’s “Retailer Lookup” Gains Popularity; 7,500 Retailers Registered So Far
Consumers looking for assurance and quality when shopping for diamonds, have one more tool to guide them. GIA’s “Retailer Lookup” is now available to help them search for retailers stocking GIA (Gemological Institute of...
Hallmark Unveils Bridal Jewelry Collection at J.C. Penney
The privately owned greeting card company Hallmark has introduced wedding jewelry that will sell exclusively at J.C.Penney.
The Hallmark Bridal Heart of Hallmark Collection features 20 different styles of engagement rings and wedding bands made...
DFL Group names new CEO
Israel-based DFL Group, operator of B2B diamond trading website UNI.Diamonds, has appointed Mahiar Borhanjoo as its new CEO.
UNI.Diamonds, the group’s flagship online trading platform launched in October 2018, is the industry’s fastest growing B2B...
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...
Karisma Kapoor launches the Forevermark festive collection at OM Jewellers
OM Jewellers, one of the most trusted jewellers in Mumbai, launched their festive collection crafted with genuine, natural Forevermark diamonds. Film star Karisma Kapoor graced the occasion at their Borivali store.
Highlighting the exquisite brilliance...
Gemfields nets record US$72m at ruby auction
Coloured gemstone specialist Gemfields sold US$72 million worth of rough rubies at an auction in Singapore, representing an all-time record for the company.
Gemfields, a 100-percent owned subsidiary of Pallinghurst, offered a total of 86...
Rita Ora personally picks up gold haul from Glasgow jeweller
Rita Ora personally popped into John Stewart Jewellers in Glasgow to collect a massive gold haul.
Shop floor staff couldn’t believe their eyes when the popstar walked through the doors, with her assistant, before performing...
GJEPCs ‘Design Inspirations 2018’ Seminar Opens in Mumbai
The two-day Design Inspirations seminar organised by The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), opened this morning at the Taj Santacruz with a number of interesting presentations on designing, branding and evolving consumer...
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