Record Ruby Prices at Gemfields Auctions
Gemfields, the British gemstone miner, says it achieved the highest ever average price per carat for rubies sold at its June auctions.
The sale of 216,600 carats raised a total of £68.7m - an average...
Zimbabwe’s $20bn of “Disappeared” Diamonds
Corruption in Zimbabwe has cost the country at least $20bn in "disappeared" rough diamonds, according to veteran economist and former member of parliament Eddie Cross.
He accuses the late Robert Mugabe, who served as prime...
100% Refund if Lab Grown Buyers Trade up to Natural
A lab grown brand in South Korea is offering customers the option to trade up to a mined diamond - and get a full refund, minus tax.
"If a customer who purchased a lab-grown diamond...
NDC & Black In Jewelry Coalition To Launch Jewellery Education School Program In New...
Natural Diamond Council (NDC) in partnership with Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) will launch the first-of-its-kind jewellery education program at Baldwin High School, in Baldwin, New York. The pilot program will begin in the...
India-Swiss Diamond Tariffs Set to Disappear Under New EFTA Trade Pact
New Delhi, July 2025 – A major trade breakthrough is set to reshape India’s diamond export landscape. India has officially ratified a landmark agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) — comprising Switzerland,...
Dubai Hosts World’s First Lab Grown Symposium
More than 230 delegates attended an inaugural lab grown symposium in Dubai to address issues facing the industry.
It was, said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), the first event of...
IGI Adds Cut Grade To Fancy Shape Reports
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) added a cut grade to its reports for loose fancy-shaped diamonds. In addition to traditional polish and symmetry analysis, the institute will now assess the influence of cut quality...
GJEPC Outreach Program Pushes Industry Towards AEO Status
GJEPC recently conducted a highly informative Outreach Program focused on obtaining Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status towards enhancing international trade operations, strengthening supply chain security, and enhancing global competitiveness. Held on 18th March, 2024,...
Bridal jewellery trends you should know this wedding season
Wedding is a very precious part of a bride's life and it can't be complete without Bridal Jewellery Cause it gives a stunning and glamorous look to a bride.
India is a very large country,...
Pandora Q2 Sales Increase, Despite Uncertainties
Pandora has reported a five per cent growth in Q2 sales, despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties.
The Danish jeweler says strong brands and products helped it deliver "robust growth" and it had expanded its network by...
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