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Jewellery and watch industry business news, insight and releases, from UK, Europe and around the world. Find out what’s going on in retail jewellery, jewellery manufacturing and up coming events.
Claire’s Accessories is entering administration after its owner, Modella Capital, began insolvency proceedings in the UK and Ireland. The move…
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued new guidelines on the terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds, following recommendations from the…
Silver prices increased significantly in 2025, rising from around $29.50 per ounce in January to over $79 by the end…
Alexandria, a new London men’s high jewellery brand, launches today with a collection of 18k gold rings inspired by men…
Botswana’s president, Duma Boko, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to acquiring a majority stake in De Beers, currently majority-owned by…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced it will introduce redesigned coloured stone reports and expand its origin-determination services,…
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced changes to its Standards Committee, including the appointment of new Co-Chairs and the…
Wesley Tucker will step down as Chief Executive Officer of Tracr at the end of February 2026, De Beers Group…
Eighteen Antwerp-based diamond companies have jointly financed a year’s worth of essential medicines and medical supplies for more than 35,000…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the appointment of Amber Pepper as its next Chief Executive Officer. She will…
De Beers Group has launched its branded polished diamond line, ORIGIN De Beers Group, in retail stores across North America…
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has called on participants of the 2025 Kimberley Process (KP) plenary to adopt a revised…
Ankit Gems, a De Beers Sightholder, has opened an expanded cutting and polishing facility in Windhoek, Namibia, increasing its monthly…
De Beers recorded a 38% year-on-year increase in diamond production in the third quarter of 2025, reaching 7.7 million carats,…
Gemological Science International (GSI) has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewellery set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at…
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released the tenth and final pre-congress Special Report ahead of the 2025 CIBJO Congress,…
A new model for assessing gemstone durability, developed by Kennon Young of the Vermont Gemological Laboratory, has been introduced to…
Eight items of historical jewellery once owned by members of France’s 19th-century royal and imperial families have been stolen from…
Eight items of historical jewellery once owned by members of France’s 19th-century royal and imperial families have been stolen from…
De Beers Group has launched Desert diamonds, its first new category beacon in over a decade, supported by its largest…
Natural polished diamonds of European origin, including those polished in Antwerp, will now be exempt from US import tariffs under…
A new promotional campaign from Bangkok-based manufacturer Universal Chains has become the latest indicator of the ongoing debate around price…
Rio Tinto has launched the final edition of its Beyond Rare Tender, a collection of rare coloured diamonds sourced from…
Antwerp’s diamond district is experiencing a sharp increase in trading activity this September, with eight rough diamond auctions scheduled across…
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) will consider revisions to its standards on diamond terminology and grading at its 2025 Congress,…
An executive order issued on 5 September includes a new annex listing natural goods that may qualify for duty-free importation,…
Gem Diamonds has revised the mine plan at its Letšeng operation in Lesotho, shortening the projected life of the mine…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has examined the second largest rough diamond ever recorded, weighing 2,488.32 carats. The examination…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced changes to its grading services for D-to-Z laboratory-grown diamonds, effective from 1…