Alrosa sells $3million worth of goods at auction in New York
The diamond cutting, polishing and marketing division of Alrosa traveled to New York in June to hold an auction of polished diamonds. Alrosa, which with more than 43 million carats mined in the Russian...
Artisanal mining: time to broaden the “blood diamonds” conversation?
In a guest blog by Gabriela Flores on the website of the International Institute for Environment and Development, she lists what is needed to change the conversation about artisanal mining and conflict diamonds "Millions of...
World Diamond Congress to be held in Hong Kong from November 2-5, 2020
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) are pleased to announce that the dates have been agreed for the World Diamond Congress which will take place in Hong...
IDE Launches “I Love Natural Diamonds” Campaign to Differentiate Real from Fake
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) is launching a global awareness campaign today to highlight the unique and extraordinary features of natural diamonds. The campaign will consist of several short videos to be released over...
Over 2000 polished diamonds have been selected under ALROSA’s PJSC program
ALROSA PJSC is rolling out a program that will allow jewellery buyers to track their diamond’s history in detail, using an identity number and electronic and video passports
Ever wondered where that sparkly stone on...
Alrosa elects new supervisory board
The shareholders elected the following members to the Supervisory Board of Alrosa:
Maria Vladimirovna Gordon (Independent Director) - Member of the Supervisory Board of the Moscow Exchange, Member of the Supervisory Board of Polyus;
Evgenia Vasilievna...
WFDB Executive Committee Debates Vital Industry Topics at Israel Diamond Exchange Meeting
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) held an Executive Committee Meeting at the Israel Diamond Exchange on Monday, discussing a wide variety of subjects vital to the industry, as well as moves to...
Royal Asscher releases two new patented cuts to celebrate 165th anniversary
Royal Asscher, the Amsterdam, Netherlands-based diamond firm, is celebrating its 165th anniversary with the introduction of two new, patented cuts: the Royal Asscher Oval Cut and the Royal Asscher Cushion Cut.
The new cuts are...
DCA gets grant from GIA for scholarships
The Diamond Council of America (DCA), a US accredited school that offers jewelers the opportunity to earn professional certifications in diamonds, colored gemstones and fine jewelry sales through distance education, announced that it has...
KP Chair: KPI meeting concludes successfully
India, as the KP Chair for 2019, successfully hosted the KP Intersessional meeting in Mumbai. The meeting which started on 17th June concluded today, 21st June 2019. The KPCS is an international mechanism mandated...
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