The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) hosted its 16th annual research meeting at its global headquarters in Carlsbad, California, bringing…
Year: 2023
Angola has officially commenced diamond mining at the Luele project, which represents a significant milestone for the country and adds…
After prolonged discussions, the European Commission appears to be moving closer to implementing a significant ban on the import of…
In its ninth cycle of sales for 2023, the De Beers Group reported a provisional rough diamond sales value of…
Angela Betteridge has been reappointed as the Chair of the Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) Board of Directors for the 2023-2025…
The UAE is set to chair the Kimberley Process in 2024, with the vice-chair role commencing in 2023. This decision,…
Stornoway Diamonds (Canada) Inc. has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in four years, highlighting the challenges faced…
Tiffany & Co. has announced the launch of its latest jewelry collection, Tiffany Forge. The collection, crafted from sterling silver,…
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard (MGMH), and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA)…
Diamond mining remains a critical industry for many economies, including Canada’s. Recent data assembled by Sam Parker, utilizing resources from…
Ah, the age-old debate that sparkles with a touch of linguistic charm: should it be ‘jewelry’ or ‘jewellery’ here in…
Three women from the Northwest Territories have recently completed an 11-day paid work placement at the Gahcho Kué Mine, marking…
During a period marked by wildfires and resulting evacuations, Diamonds Do Good, alongside the Mine Training Society, announced scholarships for…
De Beers Group has made the strategic decision to halt the production of lab-grown diamond engagement rings, which were previously…
Parisian jeweler FRED, a unit of luxury group LVMH, has introduced its first synthetic blue diamonds, named FRED Audacious Blue.…
Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the appointment of William Lamb as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Eira…
Antwerp-based International Gemological Institute (IGI), part of the Blackstone portfolio, has announced a significant leadership change that will mark the…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has recently evaluated a 4.04-carat ring made entirely from a single lab-grown diamond. This…
De Beers Group has released its interim financial results for the first half of 2023. The report highlights key developments…
The upcoming Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) Conference, scheduled for October 20 to 22 at the Fairmont Hotel in Vancouver, is…
The Canadian Gemmological Association (CGA) has extended the submission deadline for its Emerging Artist Design Competition to July 15, offering…
Gemological Science International (GSI) has announced the completion of its first advanced gemology program, the Colored Stone Professional Program. This…
Danish jewelry brand Pilgrim has inaugurated its premier storefront in Toronto, housed within the bustling CF Toronto Eaton Centre. This…
In the world of jewellery sales, understanding your customers is paramount to success. But who are your customers, really? As…
Jewellery, especially high-value items, is rarely an impulse purchase. Customers often take time to consider their options, explore various designs,…
Trade show season is coming up and, when done correctly, can play a crucial role in the success of businesses,…
Marking a significant milestone, Rio Tinto celebrated 20 years of diamond production at its Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest…
New York, NY – In an effort to harness increasing consumer demand and sustain the prosperity of the natural diamond…
The Met Gala 2023 was not just about the clothes – the jewelry worn by the attendees was equally as…
On April 15, 2023, a Victoria jewelry store experienced a harrowing daylight robbery when a hammer-wielding individual barged into Francis…