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In an extraordinary turn of events, Indian labourer Raju Gound has unearthed a 19.22-carat diamond in a mine in the…

Botswana is set to debate significant amendments to its Mines and Minerals Act, which, if passed, will encourage new mining…

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has announced revenue of €41.7 billion for the first half of 2024. The company achieved…

Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), addressed the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s (ECOSOC) High-Level Segment…

Birks Group reported a 13.7% year-over-year sales growth for its fiscal year ending March 30. This increase brought net sales…

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has made significant appointments to bolster its leadership team as part of its ongoing growth…

LVMH has announced significant management changes within its watches division, impacting Hublot and TAG Heuer. The luxury conglomerate has promoted…

Toronto-listed Star Diamond Corporation has announced its intention to purchase the remaining 50% interest in the Buffalo Hills diamond project,…

Winnipeg jewellers are being urged to alert their clients to a surge in gold scams that have recently plagued the…

De Beers has announced new measures to increase flexibility for sightholders in response to the current market downturn. These changes,…

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated Pandora’s target to become a net-zero business by 2040. This milestone underscores…

The Türkiye Jewellery Exporters’ Association (JTR) has become a trade association member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), aligning JTR…

Swarovski has announced its new partnership with pop star Ariana Grande, naming her as the brand’s latest ambassador. This collaboration…

Toronto police are seeking three suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a jewellery store at the intersection of…

Pomellato, owned by Kering, has acquired Valenza Setting Lab (VSL) to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in diamond and precious stone…

Fabergé has again collaborated with Gemfields to create the unique Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg. This $1.2 million egg, unveiled in…

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, entitled “The Artisans of Change: Crafting Our Future Together.” The…

Rio Tinto has successfully installed a 3.5 megawatt solar power plant at its Diavik Diamond Mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories.…

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has commenced the first public consultation on its proposed Laboratory Grown Materials Standard (LGMS). The…

In the first quarter of 2024, Botswana’s economy contracted by 5.3%, largely due to the significant decline in global diamond…

The Gahcho Kué diamond mine has now surpassed C$2 billion in procurement spending with businesses in the Northwest Territories (NWT)…

De Beers has announced a decline in rough diamond sales, citing economic difficulties in key markets and seasonal industry trends. The…

The Gübelin Gem Lab with its three lab locations in Hong Kong, Switzerland and New York has launched its new…

The European Union (EU) has announced significant changes to its sanctions on Russian diamonds, extending the transition period and introducing…

Sara Yood will step into the role of CEO at the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) after Tiffany Stevens stepped back…

Luxury jewellery brand Bulgari, part of the LVMH Group, has unveiled its Canadian flagship store on Bloor Street West in…

On June 5, 2024, the Bank of Canada (BoC) announced a reduction in the key interest rate by 25 basis…

Gemfields has launched a new book, titled No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems, authored by Richa Goyal Sikri. This…

Signet Jewelers has identified fashion jewellery as the primary avenue for growth in the synthetic-diamond segment, according to CEO Gina…

JCK 2024 has concluded successfully, drawing approximately 30,000 industry professionals to The Venetian and The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Running…