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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced it will close its laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel by the end…

Three suspects, including two minors, have been charged in connection with an armed robbery at a Mississauga jewellery store on…

Diamond prices continued to fall in October, though at a slower pace than in previous months, according to latest Rapnet…

Pandora reported an 11% year-over-year organic growth for the third quarter of 2024, raising revenue to 6.1 billion Danish kroner…

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has allocated over $250,000 in grants for 2024 to support initiatives in education, empowerment, and economic…

Tracy and Beth Day Chief, founders of Buffalo Rock Mining and members of the Kainai Nation, have acquired ammolite jewellery…

Toronto-based Malleable Jewellers recently announced an improvement in its B Corp certification score for 2024, highlighting the company’s dedication to…

In the Fall edition of Gems & Gemology, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) shared findings on three natural diamonds…

Botswana’s newly elected president, Duma Boko, has announced his intention to expedite negotiations for a new diamond sales agreement with…

The 2024 CIBJO Congress gathered global jewellery industry leaders to address key issues around consumer confidence, sustainable practices, and standardised…

The diamond-cutting and polishing industry in Surat, India’s largest diamond hub, has announced an unprecedented month-long shutdown until November 30,…

India’s diamond export sector is facing ongoing declines, with recent data from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)…

The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) recently held its annual Industry Summit on 21 October at The St. Regis Toronto, an…

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), led by President Yoram Dvash, has called for a coordinated industry initiative to…

Diamond sales from Debswana, the joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana government, dropped significantly in the first three…

Boston-based RR Auction recently concluded its “Space Auction,” with lots including multiple watches with historic ties to space missions, such…

In a cross-border case of diamond investment fraud, Canadian citizen James Gagliardini has been sentenced to 56 months in U.S.…

HRA Group, in collaboration with Dialog, has launched a comprehensive diamond recutting and repair service at its Toronto facility. This service…

De Beers Group has announced an expansion of its diamond traceability initiatives, revealing plans to provide specific country of origin…

Rio Tinto has reported a substantial reduction in diamond output for the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to operational…

Russia’s Finance Ministry is reportedly evaluating the potential acquisition of additional rough diamonds from state-controlled Alrosa in 2025, with the…

Hartman Jewellers, in operation in Elmira since 1927, will close at the end of the year, just short of its…

Fabergé has introduced two new items as part of its collaboration with the James Bond franchise, marking the 60th anniversary…

De Beers has announced plans to reduce the number of sightholders in its next supply agreement, which will take effect…

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s trade body for the gem and jewellery industry, has announced new…

Diamond manufacturer Dimexon has achieved the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) certification for its manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, India. The certification,…

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced that its 20th Congress will be held in Brasilia, Brazil, from 19…

Moses Madondo, CEO of De Beers Group Managed Operations, recently shared his opinion that the global supply of natural diamonds…

Diamond prices continued to decline in September as an oversupply in the market pressured prices downward, according to the latest…

Rio Tinto has announced the start of commercial production at its A21 underground mine, part of the Diavik Diamond Mine…