According to a survey conducted by the U.K.’s Open University, more than 25% of adult respondents say their relationship with their partner has improved during the coronavirus pandemic. The reasons given include more quality time, improved communications, more meaningful emotional support and time taken for thoughtful gestures. Speeding up plans That seems to dovetail with […]

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VBJ in association with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), offers Guarantee Card assuring purity on natural diamonds Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, a 119-year-old Chennai headquartered jewellery brand, has launched a Guarantee Card for Melee diamonds, further guaranteeing the authenticity and purity of the natural diamonds used in their jewellery. The VBJ Guarantee Card assures that […]

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With its publication in Arabic, “The Diamond Terminology Guideline” is now available in 10 languages. The latest version, which was published by the DMCC, ensures unity in diamond terminology across Arabic-speaking countries. The guideline sets a universal standard for the diamond and jewelry trade when communicating about diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds. It is also designed […]

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New reports are agog with the news that De Beers’ Lightbox Jewelry – which so far has been only available online on its own dedicated site and through pop-up stores – will soon be making an appearance in brick and mortar stores in what has been planned as an initial trial run for a period […]

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The 2019 CIBJO Congress, to be held in Manama, Bahrain, on November 18, 2019, will discuss issues related to the trade in natural and synthetic diamonds, especially those that are the “faultlines” between the two product categories. Some of these issues have been outlined in the Special Report prepared by its Diamond Commission, which was […]

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Demand and prices for the wider market have fallen as concerns mount about the world economy, and laboratory-grown gems have added to supply. Colored or particularly large diamonds, however, have held value, especially pink diamonds, 90% of which are produced by Argyle. That mine, the world’s biggest in carat terms, is expected to cease production […]

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The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) launched its new and expanded offering of educational assets available to the jewellery trade at JCK Las Vegas show on Saturday. The package includes videos, photos, infographics and in-store signage. These educational tools will be useful in communicating to consumers how natural diamonds impact the lives of people and the […]

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