Alrosa steps down from Responsible Jewellery Council board
The company is also suspending its membership and halting financial support of the Natural Diamond Council.
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De Beers’ 2021 rough diamond sales up 75 percent
Consumer sales of diamond jewelry in the U.S. surpassed sales in 2020 and 2019 in the first half of the year.
US bans import of Russian diamonds
The Jewelers Vigilance Committee has shared updated guidance on the executive order, which was issued Friday [March 11] .
Alrosa profit soars as focus turns to sanctions
Alrosa has highlighted concerns about the impact of the US’s punitive measures after reporting its strongest annual earnings in five years.
Ukraine crisis leaves diamond industry vulnerable
Several scenarios could play out for the diamond industry as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While it’s too early to understand the full impact of the crisis, the longer it goes on, the deeper its effect will be on the market.
When it comes to Russian diamonds, industry is watching, waiting
The longer Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues, the more complicated the situation becomes for the jewelry industry.
Should the industry still sell Russian goods?
Just before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, diamond miner Alrosa—which is 33% owned by the Russian government—released its latest sustainability report, which talks about helping communities, respecting the environment, and prioritizing social responsibility.
De Beers raises prices of smaller diamonds
De Beers lifted prices of smaller rough at [the sight during the week of 21st February], its second consecutive increase, as the industry continued to express concerns about a perceived mismatch with polished.
King of the blues: 15.1 carat De Beers Cullinan may set record
On April 27, Sotheby’s Hong Kong will hold a single-lot auction for the largest and potentially most valuable blue diamond ever to come under the hammer—a 15.1 ct. internally flawless step-cut, called the De Beers Cullinan Blue.
Measuring the lab-grown diamond market: size, growth, and future opportunities
National Jeweler talks to two analysts about market share and where the stones go from here.
555-carat ‘Enigma’ black diamond sells for $4.3M via cryptocurrency
The founder of a cryptocurrency company purchased the stone and will rename it the “Hex.com” diamond.
Fancy color price index sees full-year rise
Prices of fancy-color diamonds grew in 2021 as the market recovered from the previous year’s pandemic-induced slump, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF).
