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Russia’s ministry of finance. To prevent the penetration of synthetic stones into the market of natural diamonds, the natural stones industry needs to support initiatives to classify synthetic diamond products for customs clearance under separate product codes.
De Beers tracked 100 high-value diamonds along the value chain during the pilot of Tracr™, its industry blockchain platform, for the first time in May last year.
Renée Newman, author of a guide for the diamond trade, proposes a fifth C and two Ts.
Polished-diamond prices declined in April due to continued oversupply and selective Far East demand. US jewelry sales remain firm, helping to support the global trade.
The LFG in Paris has taken a stand against man-made diamonds. Its director, Aurélien Delaunay, explains why.
The diamond industry is out of balance. The rough diamonds produced at mines only partially fit current consumer demand. This may explain why price movement is restrained. Meanwhile, among lab-grown goods, matters are a little more lively.
Press release – First-Ever Comprehensive Report on the Reality of Modern Diamond Mining Reveals its Impact on Local Communities, Challenges Stereotypes and Identifies Areas for Further Improvement.
Christie’s New York auction will feature a 17.21-carat diamond given to Queen Charlotte of Great Britain by a regional ruler in India.
The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) famed grading lab is enhancing its Know Your Consumer (KYC) program to better insure that only reputable companies are submitting gems.
The Shirley Temple Blue Diamond failed to sell at auction in 2016, but now it’s found a new life.
Swiss watch exports rose 4.4% to CHF 1.74 billion ($1.72 billion) in March as UK retailers continued to stockpile in preparation for Brexit.
Kering noted strong sales in its jewelry-and-watch division in the first quarter, amid growing Asian demand and a positive reception at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) fair in Geneva.
