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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.
The Central African Republic (CAR) has been reinstated as a full participant in the Kimberley Process (KP), ending an 11-year…
Authorities investigating the high-profile 2022 TEFAF jewellery heist have intensified efforts with a new search operation in Verviers, Belgium. Using…
Fenix Diamonds and Dholakia Lab-Grown Diamond have jointly acquired Israeli diamond grower Lusix for $4 million. Founded in 2016 by…
Alexandre Arnault, current executive vice president of product, communications, and industrial at Tiffany & Co., is set to leave his…
A rare 18th-century diamond necklace, previously part of the Marquess of Anglesey’s collection, achieved a remarkable sale price of CHF…
The government has intensified efforts to combat illegal mining, focusing on an abandoned mine shaft near Stilfontein in the North…
A violent attempted robbery at Marcos Jewellers in Pietermaritzburg’s Parklane Centre on Thursday left the store owner and two suspects…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced the return of its annual global jewellery design competition, IGI Expressions 2024-25. Now…
Speaking at the 2024 KP Plenary in Dubai, World Diamond Council (WDC) President Feriel Zerouki urged stakeholders to work together…
The Aga Khan Emerald, a rare 37.41-carat square-cut green gemstone, has become the most expensive emerald ever sold at auction,…
A dispute over the ownership and value of the 70-carat “Idol’s Eye” diamond has brought two branches of Qatar’s royal…
Vacheron Constantin, the Swiss watch manufacturer owned by Richemont, has launched a global certified pre-owned (CPO) programme in collaboration with…
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has published the latest edition of its Diamond Facts report, aiming to counteract perceived misinformation…
HB Antwerp, a diamond producer start-up with a focus on traceability and sustainability, has earned the 12th spot on Fortune’s…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced it will close its laboratory in Ramat Gan, Israel by the end…
Diamond prices continued to fall in October, though at a slower pace than in previous months, according to latest Rapnet…
Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has allocated over $250,000 in grants for 2024 to support initiatives in education, empowerment, and economic…
In the Fall edition of Gems & Gemology, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) shared findings on three natural diamonds…
Botswana’s newly elected president, Duma Boko, has announced his intention to expedite negotiations for a new diamond sales agreement with…
The 2024 CIBJO Congress gathered global jewellery industry leaders to address key issues around consumer confidence, sustainable practices, and standardised…
The diamond-cutting and polishing industry in Surat, India’s largest diamond hub, has announced an unprecedented month-long shutdown until November 30,…
India’s diamond export sector is facing ongoing declines, with recent data from the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)…
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), led by President Yoram Dvash, has called for a coordinated industry initiative to…
Diamond sales from Debswana, the joint venture between De Beers and the Botswana government, dropped significantly in the first three…
Boston-based RR Auction recently concluded its “Space Auction,” with lots including multiple watches with historic ties to space missions, such…
Cape Precious Metals (CPM) has introduced a new website designed to improve digital access for professional jewellers. The updated CPM…
De Beers Group has announced an expansion of its diamond traceability initiatives, revealing plans to provide specific country of origin…
An armed robbery occurred at Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort, Johannesburg, involving an exchange of gunfire between police and suspects who…
Russia’s Finance Ministry is reportedly evaluating the potential acquisition of additional rough diamonds from state-controlled Alrosa in 2025, with the…