GIA to open lab in Dubai in Mid-2023
Announced earlier [the week of July 25] by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, the news comes just as GIA prepares to close its Antwerp facility.
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Some countries feel Kimberley Process no longer works: NGO
The United States, the European Union, and allied governments—traditionally staunch supporters of the Kimberley Process (KP)—have grown frustrated with the certification scheme and are questioning whether to continue devoting their current level of resources to it, says Hans Merket, a researcher for the International Peace Information Service (IPIS) and a member of the Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition […]
Russian diamond amendment included in House Defense Bill
On Thursday [July 14], the House of Representatives passed an amendment aimed at removing Russian diamonds from global markets as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Rubel & Ménasché is committed to CSR and encourages its application within the jewelry industry – practical advice from the UFBJOP roundtable
On Thursday June 16, the UFBJOP, the French Union of Jewelry, Goldsmiths, Stones and Pearls, organized a roundtable discussion on the topic: ‘CSR at the heart of the jewelry industry – How can we commit, finance and succeed in our ecological transition?’Rubel & Ménasché participated in the event, in the person of Morgane Winterholer, Business […]
Russia is ‘Elephant in the Room’ as KP session ends
The status of Russian diamonds was the main point of contention at the recent Kimberley Process (KP) intersessional in Botswana, which closed Friday [June 24] amid a stalemate over the issue.
Richemont, Kering return to RJC
Richemont and Kering have rejoined the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) after withdrawing their brands over the Russia controversy, according to the standards organization’s chairman.
Civil society calls to suspend Russia from Kimberley Process
The Civil Society Coalition is urging the Kimberley Process (KP) to take a stand against Russian diamonds and own up to the fact that its current definition of conflict diamonds is not broad enough.
De Beers Group reports on progress towards achieving 2030 sustainabilty goals
Press release – Building Forever 2021 sustainability report shows strong progress following first full year since announcing the 12 goals.
GIA to close Antwerp branch next month
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will shutter its Antwerp laboratory on July 31 in response to dwindling demand, the organization confirmed to Rapaport News.
RJC elects new member forum representatives
The elections took place at the organization’s recent annual general meeting.
GIA reports are going all digital, and here’s how it will work
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced [Tuesday June 7] that, by 2025, its lab will issue only digital grading reports, ending more than 50 years of providing paper documents.
Ukraine wants Russian diamonds labeled “conflict”
On Monday [May 16], the State Gemological Centre of Ukraine wrote to the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), asking it to redefine conflict diamonds in a way that would likely shut out Russian diamonds, in response to that country’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
