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The Dubai Multi-Commodities Center (DMCC) and the Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GZDE) inked an agreement aimed at creating new diamond trading opportunities between China and the United Arab Emirates. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) will grant...

As part of the brand’s ‘Helping Hand’ initiative, Edblad have chosen to support the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNS) with the launch of an exclusive charity collection. Today over 1800 forest species are threatened,...

Rio Tinto’s iconic Argyle diamond mine has produced one of the largest gem quality white diamonds in its 35-year history. The 28.84-carat gem quality white diamond was recovered from the east Kimberley mine in March...

Gem-A Spotlights Gemstone Research with Latest Edition of The Journal of Gemmology This quarter’s respected scientific resource for Gem-A Members and professional gemmologists is now available in print and online. Gem-A, London, United Kingdom The Gemmological...

Luxury Jewellery consortium, the Houlden Group, has announced the appointment of Lizzie McAuley as the latest director to join the board. As a director of Bedford-based Baker Brothers Diamonds, Houlden says McAuley’s rich heritage and...

"The collection of large coloured stones — all cut by our company — which we brought to Hong Kong, was the biggest in ALROSA's history. We sold the lots for well above their starting...

PUT A RING ON IT? NEW RESEARCH UNCOVERS HOW WE FEEL ABOUT BOTH MEN AND WOMEN WEARING ENGAGEMENT RINGS IN 2022 Over a third of all men have worn an engagement ring Half of...

ALROSA, the world leader in diamond production, announces diamond sales results for November and eleven months of 2018. In November, ALROSA Group sold $274.0 million worth of rough and polished diamonds (-18% YoY). Rough diamond...

New fast-fashion jewellery brand Ania Haie has had a warm welcome to the UK market at this year’s Jewellery & Watch show. Located in a predominant spot on the boulevard, the team has been none...

On April 23, 2021, the New York Times reported the extent to which the pandemic has hastened the adoption and development of new production technologies in the jewelry industry. Without question, innovation is just...