Lucapa Resumes Search for Lulo Kimberlites
Lucapa says it has resumed its search for the kimberlite sources of diamonds currently being recovered at its Lulo mine, in Angola.
The Australian miner says the exploration program is in full flow again after...
Pomellato Acquires High-Level Stone Setting Lab
Italian jeweller Pomellato, under the Kering group, has acquired an established stone setting laboratory in Valenza, a key jewellery manufacturing hub in Italy, for an undisclosed sum to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. Valenza Setting...
Americans To Splurge $7.8 Billion On Jewellery For Mother’s Day: NRF
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, consumers are planning to spend a record-breaking $35.7 billion on gifts this year. This...
Petra Sells Mothballed Mine to Stargems
Stargems has acquired Petra's mothballed Koffiefontein mine, in South Africa, for a "nominal cash consideration".
The loss-making deposit, which Petra bought from De Beers in 2007, has been on care and maintenance since November 2022.
Petra...
Buyers “Positive” as TAGS Sells $14m Rough
Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) sold just over $14m of rough at its latest tender in Dubai, with buyers appearing a little more positive.
Bidding was strong across all ranges, the company said, and many...
GJEPC Workshop Guides Northern Region Jewellers To Boost Exports
GJEPC’s Regional Office in Delhi organised a workshop titled “How to start exports of gems and jewellery”, with the aim of involving newly enrolled members. This collaborative event, held on 12th July saw the...
GJEPC Seminars Draw 1400+ Attendees in Bikaner
GJEPC’s regional office in Jaipur, in collaboration with the Shri Brahman Swarnkar Samaj Samiti (SBSSS) and the Medh Kshatriya Swarnkar Seva Samaj (MKSSS), hosted informative seminars in Bikaner, Rajasthan on 27th October. The events...
CIBJO to Host Sustainability and Diamond Market Seminars at VicenzaOro
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, will hold a series of educational seminars at the upcoming VicenzaOro trade show, focusing on sustainability, traceability, and the evolving diamond market.
The four "hybrid" seminars will be held on...
PGI India to Host 8th Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet in Kochi, Spotlighting Innovation and Growth
Platinum Guild International (PGI) India is gearing up to host the 8th edition of its highly anticipated Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet in Kochi, Kerala, on June 26–27, 2025. The annual gathering will bring together 14...
GIA Laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, to End Operations
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel, will end operations by the end of 2024 due to changes in the global diamond industry that resulted in significant declines in submissions...
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