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Jewellery and watch industry business news, insight and releases, from UK, Europe and around the world. Find out what’s going on in retail jewellery, jewellery manufacturing and up coming events.
Sanctions imposed by the G7 countries on Russian diamonds are proving largely ineffective, according to Pyotr Karakchiev, head of the…
Swiss watch exports rose by 1.5% year-on-year in March 2025, reaching CHF 2.13 billion, following declines in the previous months.…
Bulgari has expanded its production facility in Valenza, Italy, making it the largest single-brand jewellery manufacturing site globally. The site,…
Diamond production at the Diavik mine in Canada rose in the first quarter of 2024 as operations returned to standard…
India’s gem and jewellery exports for the financial year April 2024 to March 2025 totalled US$28.50 billion (₹2,41,089.50 crore), reflecting…
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has issued a warning to the public following reports of distraction thefts involving imitation…
Swiss watchmaker Omega has expanded its e-commerce platform to Canada, allowing customers to purchase models such as the Speedmaster, Seamaster,…
Russia and Belarus have announced plans to launch a joint platform for jewellery exports, focusing on markets including China, the…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has broadened the scope of services offered at its Hong Kong and Dubai laboratories…
De Beers Group has announced plans to allocate its highest level of category marketing spend in 10 years to support…
The United States’ recent decision to impose sweeping import tariff increases—part of a broader strategy dubbed “Make America Wealthy Again”—is…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched the Diamond Learning Centre, a new free digital platform designed to provide accessible…
Rio Tinto has recovered a 158.2-carat yellow diamond from the Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories—one of the largest…
Jewellery dating from the medieval and early modern periods, discovered by metal detectorists, featured in the Jewellery, Watches, and Objects…
Anglo American has entered preliminary discussions with banks regarding a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its diamond unit, De…
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has confirmed a lineup of speakers for its upcoming Congress, to be held in…
India’s gem sector is preparing for potential US tariffs on exports of polished diamonds and jewellery, which could come into…
Calgary Police are investigating a series of residential break-ins involving the theft of more than $2 million in high-value items,…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has published a new report, Diamonds of Botswana, providing an overview of the diamond industry’s…
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a recommended definition of “recycled gold” for use in the jewellery and watch…
Frédéric Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, has been appointed CEO of Italian luxury brand Loro Piana. His appointment…
Nearly 50 years ago, Birk launched a campaign marking national heritage. The campaign appeared as full-page advertisements in newspapers, reflecting…
A man has been arrested in Florida for stealing and swallowing more than $700,000 worth of jewellery from Tiffany &…
Toronto-based fine jewellery brand Mejuri has expanded its Canadian retail footprint with the launch of a new store at CF…
Sightholders at De Beers’ February sales cycle reported a reduced supply of rough diamonds over five carats, citing production declines…
Platinum Guild International Hong Kong Limited (PGI) has joined the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 (WJI 2030) as an affiliate…
Rio Tinto has reported a $127 million loss from its Diavik diamond mine in Canada for 2024, citing weak market…
Sarine Technologies Ltd and De Beers Group subsidiary Tracr have signed a collaboration agreement to enhance technology-driven diamond traceability. The…
De Beers Group and the Government of Botswana have signed formal agreements solidifying their long-term partnership in diamond mining and…