The R&M “Lettre”

It will quit assigning the stones specific color and clarity grades in favor of applying “new descriptive terminology.” Starting later this year, GIA will change its approach to lab-grown diamonds once again, abandoning the use of specific color and clarity grades for the stones in favor of assigning them to one of two categories, “premium” […]

Companies are leveraging nanotech, blockchain, machine learning, and more to make stones easier to track. In the past, jewelry clients would rank authenticity, value, durability and rarity as essential qualities when deciding on a diamond or gemstone, with mine-to-market traceability being desirable but not vital. Fast forward to 2025, and many customers now consider a […]

As the world’s second-largest diamond supplier, Botswana has established itself over several decades as a unique example of African economic success. By managing its natural resources responsibly and ethically – through a strategic partnership with De Beers in particular – the country has been able to transform this wealth into a lever for national development. […]

A dialogue on Angola’s diamond value chain Yesterday, Rubel & Ménasché (Dali Diamond Group) organized a unique event in Paris dedicated to Angolan diamonds on July 3. With the country’s major mining companies and international experts in attendance, the meeting highlighted the challenges facing this major market, the world’s third-largest diamond producer, at a time […]

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An innovative setting technique from New Zealand-based jeweler Floeting has made its way into the luxury retailer’s Titan collection. For the top jewelry houses today, the new battleground is not only producing recognizable designs and getting the biggest fashion stars as ambassadors but also displaying diamond expertise and credibility.   Enter Tiffany & Co., which has […]

2024 Key Figures Watchmaking – Jewelry After an exceptional 2023, the French jewelry sector continued its upward trend in 2024. According to recent data published by Francéclat, French production reached record sales of 6.1 billion euros, marking a 6% increase on the previous year.This growth was also reflected in employment, with a 1% increase in the […]

May 6, 2025, Las Vegas. Diamond prices rose sharply at the beginning of April in response to announcements of new U.S. import tariffs, and then stabilized later in the month when the U.S. delayed the tariffs by 90 days. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods edged up 0.7% during the month. The index […]

Natural diamonds continue to hold a special place in the hearts of the French, combining tradition, emotion and the desire to pass on their heritage. To gain a better understanding of consumer expectations and market dynamics, Le Collectif Diamant, in collaboration with Ipsos, has unveiled an exclusive survey* of 1,000 French people from higher socio-economic […]

Seven years after its introduction sent shock waves through the industry, De Beers is closing the Lightbox lab-grown diamond business. As part of the closure process, De Beers will sell certain assets, including inventory. At press time, Lightbox’s site was still up, but De Beers CEO Al Cook tells JCK it will cease functioning within the coming months. At JCK Las […]

Graff Diamonds is a young company. It was only founded in 1960, yet it is already in the big leagues. This year, it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its iconic Graff Butterfly. Founder Laurence Graff and his son François have had their hands on some of the world’s finest diamonds, including the Lesotho Promise, the […]

The World Diamond Council (WDC), the U.S. based organization representing the international natural diamond value chain, acknowledges the U.S. Government’s emphasis on fair and reciprocal trade and advocates for policies that support strengthening American manufacturing to deliver tangible benefits to U.S. businesses, workers and consumers. • More than 200,000 U.S. jobs in jeopardy • Industry […]