GSI co founder Debbie Azar

Natural Diamonds: An “Intruder” in the Laboratory-Grown Supply Chain

Debbie Azar, President and Co-founder of Gemological Science International (GSI): Last May, I wrote a Memo about the need for full disclosure on grading reports issues by gemological laboratories when it comes to post-growth treatments...
Bain & Co.

Good Times For Miners in 2016, Not So Much for the Rest of the...

Bain & Company’s seventh annual Global Diamond Report developed in partnership with Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), finds that in 2016, diamond mining companies saw a 20 per cent increase in revenues ...
GIA works with Princeton University on advanced diamond research

GIA works with Princeton University on advanced diamond research

Scientists at Princeton University called on GIA’s expertise in gemmological research and the analysis of optical centres to evaluate how to use the unique properties of diamonds to create a highly secure communications network. The...
Bonhams Fancy Intense blue diamond

Blue diamond fetches £2.7m after 30 years of private ownership

A Fancy Intense Blue diamond went under the hammer at Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London this week. The pear-shaped 4.03 carat precious stone, which has been held in a private collection for nearly 30...
Pangolin Diamonds to Buy Mine in Botswana

Pangolin Diamonds to Buy Mine in Botswana

Toronto- Pangolin Diamonds Corp. announced Monday that it has inked an agreement to buy a majority stake in AK10, a kimberlite pipe in Botswana’s Orapa field. The Toronto-based mining company said it has signed an...
Espree Silver stocked in two more retailers ahead of Christmas rush

Espree Silver stocked in two more retailers ahead of Christmas rush

Fashion sterling silver brand, Espree Silver, has launched in two more department stores in preparation of Christmas sales. Beales in Bournemouth and Voisins in Jersey will both display a wide range of the latest Espree...
WGC says China’s jewellery market poised for growth

WGC says China’s jewellery market poised for growth

China’s jewellery market is seen to improve exponentially over the years through brand-building, consumer transparency and creating more engaging “buying occasions,” according to the World Gold Council (WGC). In its Gold Investor report for October...
Polished Diamond Index Begins Year on Stable Footing

Polished Diamond Index Begins Year on Stable Footing

The new year began much the same as it ended - at least as far as polished prices were concerned - with very little happening. In a pattern...
Petra Diamonds

Petra goes on the defense, offers solid outlook for 2020, and beyond

Petra Diamonds commented on the release of its share price performance for the financial year of 2019, saying it delivered "solid set of operational results for 2019," with improved safety, a production of 3.87...
Coronavirus: Supply Chain Must Change, says Lucara Boss

Coronavirus: Supply Chain Must Change, says Lucara Boss

The diamond industry must re-invent its supply chain and move on from traditional Sights and tenders in favor of new technology, says Lucara boss Eira Thomas. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting travel bans have highlighted...

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