Exceptionally rare, wondrously alluring and infinitely beautiful, coloured gemstones in their natural unheated state are paragons of excellence in the gem and jewellery world. In nature’s rainbow of gems, rubies and sapphires of the unheated variety in all shapes and sizes are perennially in high demand. The epitome of luxury and exclusivity, these fascinating gems […]

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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 2018, the council cited “significant potential to drive further growth, leveraging China’s continued economic expansion and increasing disposable income.” The […]

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Releasing the provisional figures for Cycle 6 of 2018, De Beers said that it sold US$ 530 million of rough diamonds, including both Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales, during this period. While the figure was lower than the actual sales of US$ 581 million of rough during Cycle 5 this year, and also below […]

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Firestone Diamonds plc reported an exceptional operational performance that resulted in several new production-related records at its Liqhobong Diamond Mine during the quarter ended 30 June 2018 (Q4 FY 2018).Liqhobong is owned 75% by Firestone and 25% by the Government of Lesotho. Releasing its update for the quarter, the Company said that recoveries were 36.8% […]

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Rio Tinto‘s Australian Diamonds programme has launched its latest campaign in India, highlighting a new range of affordable bridal and fashion jewellery from the company’s Argyle diamond mine in Australia. Mithali Raj, captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, is the official ambassador for the new campaign, helping promote the popularity of diamonds in fashion […]

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While De Beers has been busy showcasing its Lightbox Jewellery brand to the trade at the JCK show in Las Vegas, Professional Jeweller managed to catch up with the company’s executive vice-president of corporate affairs, David Prager, and Sally Morrison, who is heading up the lab-grown fashion jewellery brand, to find out a bit more […]

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The Carat+ 2018 which commenced on May 6, 2018 at Antwerp saw 2,400 visitors attending on the first day, the show organisers said. Holition CEO Jonathan Chippindale gave the keynote speech on the inaugural day of show. This was followed by the results of a three-day Hack4Diamonds event, hosted by Carat+ Main Partner Antwerp World […]

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The nomination process for the 2018 Professional Jeweller Awards will officially open on Wednesday March 7, it can be revealed today. The PJ Awards comprises 16 categories honouring retailers, brands and suppliers from the UK market. Companies are eligible to nominate themselves in the awards categories outlined below, or submit nominations on behalf of third […]

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The price index of all fancy coloured diamonds as computed by The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), remained flat overall during the last quarter of 2017, with Q4 prices of all fancy colours up 0.1% when compared to both Q3 2017 and Q4 2016 prices. During the quarter, in fact, white diamonds performed relatively better […]

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Major global organisations recently unveiled a Diamond Terminology Guideline to encourage “full, fair and effective use” of a clear and accessible terminology for diamonds and synthetics diamonds by industry players worldwide. The guide was jointly developed by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), Diamond Producers Association, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, […]

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