Month: November 2024

The Jewellery Industry Network (JIN) has announced the launch of a new series of training courses at The Centre, its…

Botswana is set to establish an export certification system for rough diamonds in collaboration with the G7 diamond technical team. This…

The diamond industry is navigating a period of significant transformation, as highlighted in a recent report by McKinsey & Company.…

Lucapa Diamond Company has unveiled plans to restart production at its Merlin diamond mine in teh Northern Territory, targeting a…

Russia’s state-controlled diamond mining company Alrosa has announced plans to scale back production and reduce its workforce in 2025. This decision,…

Luk Fook has reported a 27.2% decline in revenue for the six months ending 30 September 2024, amounting to HKD…

Digital marketplace Nivoda has announced the successful raising of $51 million in its latest funding round. The funding will support…

Nick Selby has announced his resignation as Managing Director and CEO of Lucapa Diamond Company, effective immediately, The West Perth-based diamond…

De Beers Group has launched its ‘Forever Present’ marketing campaign in the United States to promote natural diamonds during the…

Gold prices have hit historic highs, recently surpassing US$2,700 per ounce, sparking industry-wide speculation about what’s driving this surge. While numerous…

A new campaign at London Luton Airport, in collaboration with jeweller Queensmith, aims to protect the element of surprise for…

The European Union (EU) has issued a statement expressing further dissatisfaction with the Kimberley Process (KP) over its inability to…

Paris-based jewellery designer Marie Lichtenberg has launched the 2024 Raiz’in collection, a line of more affordable jewellery inspired by her…

A new report, Silence is Golden, jointly authored by The Rt. Hon Dominic Raab and the World Gold Council, reveals…

Australian jewellery box brand Trove has entered the United States market with the launch of its first flagship store in…

Several global industry bodies are reportedly working on a new initiative to secure $65 million annually for category marketing, aiming…

After several months of decline, India’s diamond exports showed growth in October 2024, driven by increasing demand for both natural…

The global luxury market is forecasted to reach nearly €1.5 trillion in 2024, according to the latest Bain & Company…

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 advanced…

Fenix Diamonds and Dholakia Lab-Grown Diamond have jointly acquired Israeli diamond grower Lusix for $4 million. Founded in 2016 by Benny…

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 International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced the return of its annual global jewellery design competition, IGI Expressions 2024-25. Now in…

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…

A Queensland resident’s swift actions following a jewellery theft at a Prouds store in Tweed Heads led to the apprehension…

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…