Rolex has announced the closure of its affiliate office in Sandton, Johannesburg, aligning with a trend of international companies reducing…
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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.
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…
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,…
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…
Richemont has announced its acquisition of the Italian jeweller Vhernier S.p.A., adding the company to its substantial portfolio of luxury…
The latest pricing information from Rappaport showed that April 2024 saw a downturn in the diamond market, influenced by seasonal…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has introduced a new grading report for round brilliant cut diamonds, the Light Performance Grading…
Russian diamond giant Alrosa is set to sell its 41% stake in the Catoca diamond mine in Angola, a move…
In a significant consumer rights case that has captured widespread attention, Rogelio Villarreal, a 27-year-old doctor from Tamaulipas, Mexico, successfully…
The World Gold Council’s ‘Gold Demand Trends Q1 2024 report presents a complex landscape for gold demand. When including over-the-counter…
Anglo American has turned down a significant $38.8 billion takeover proposal from mining rival BHP. This decision marks a pivotal…
Gemfields has announced its updated ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ figures as of 31 December 2023. The G-Factor is a metric…
De Beers Group has officially announced the relocation of its Auctions business headquarters from Singapore to Gaborone, Botswana. This strategic…
Tim Schlick has taken the helm as Chief Executive Officer of Platinum Guild International (PGI), succeeding Huw Daniel who retired…
Buccellati has launched a retrospective exhibition titled “The Prince of Goldsmiths, Rediscovering the Classics” in Venice. Set in Oficine 800…
Gold prices have reached an unprecedented peak this year, exceeding $2,400 per ounce, primarily driven by sustained demand from China. …
March saw a significant decrease in Swiss watch exports, which fell by 16% to CHF 2 billion ($2.2 billion), according…
A group of 11 organisations within the gold and jewellery sector has issued an open letter requesting more precise definitions…
Petra Diamonds latest tender report shows varied performance for rough diamond prices, with notable challenges for smaller goods. The report…
In a recent unanimous decision at the U.N. General Assembly, member nations reaffirmed their commitment to the Kimberley Process. This…
In a recent development that has stirred conversations across the jewellery industry, Skydiamond, a British diamond manufacturer known for its…
Botswana Diamonds plc, recently announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its operations. The firm intends to apply AI…
In a pioneering move, the Kenyan government is nearing the completion of a comprehensive operational framework aimed at integrating artisanal…