The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has commenced the first public consultation on its proposed Laboratory Grown Materials Standard (LGMS). The…
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A recent study by Retail Systems Research (RSR), sponsored by Jumpmind, Inc., reveals that nearly 75% of consumers believe their…
A new report commissioned by De Beers Group and conducted by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) sheds light on both…
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…
In 2010, Tshepo Mangoale founded Thabelang Jewellers CC with the aim of filling a gap in the Limpopo jewellery market.…
The European Union (EU) has announced significant changes to its sanctions on Russian diamonds, extending the transition period and introducing…
In a recent Labour Court ruling, Andira Maharaj, a former accountant at the Jewellery Council of South Africa, was awarded…
Debswana, the joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana government, has reported a fatality at its Jwaneng mine. The incident,…
Nungu Diamonds, the local jewellery brand founded by husband-and-wife team Ursula and Kealeboga Pule, has been recognised by Zales, a…
Gemfields has launched a new book, titled No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems, authored by Richa Goyal Sikri. This…
The OR Tambo International Airport Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Precinct 1 has officially opened all its facilities.The development of this…
Signet Jewelers has identified fashion jewellery as the primary avenue for growth in the synthetic-diamond segment, according to CEO Gina…
Petra Diamonds and South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) have finalised a five-year wage agreement, effective from 1 July…
JCK 2024 has concluded successfully, drawing approximately 30,000 industry professionals to The Venetian and The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Running…
Sotheby’s has announced key leadership changes within its Watch Division, with Sam Hines and Geoff Hess appointed to new roles…
De Beers Group has announced its support for the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds, emphasizing the need for practical, industry-wide,…
Pandora has announced the launch of its lab-grown diamonds collection in Denmark on June 6th, marking the first EU market…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has unveiled its latest campaign, “Real. Rare. Responsible,” featuring Emmy-nominated actress Lily James as the…
Rolex has announced the closure of its affiliate office in Sandton, Johannesburg, aligning with a trend of international companies reducing…
Indian Lab Grown specialist Ethereal Green Diamond LLP has announced the display of two significant lab-grown diamonds at the upcoming…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Aurostar, a globally recognised diamond manufacturer. This collaboration is part…
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has issued a statement supporting the G7’s decision to ban Russian diamonds from entering…
According to a report from Reuters, The United States is currently re-evaluating the stringent aspects of a Group of Seven…
Richemont has announced the appointment of Nicolas Bos as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2024. Mr Bos, who…
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
A jewellery store in Paarl’s Lady Grey Street was the target of a robbery involving four armed suspects. The perpetrators…
Anglo American, the UK-based mining giant, has outlined plans to divest significant parts of its business, including business De Beers…
The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting has commenced in Dubai, UAE, gathering global representatives from the diamond industry, civil society,…
De Beers’ Lightbox lab-grown jewelry brand has announced a reduction in the retail prices of its lab-grown diamonds by up…