The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has opened a new School of Gemology and Jewelry Arts campus in Taipei, Taiwan…
Year: 2026
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) will introduce World Diamond Day on 8 April 2026, a global initiative intended to bring…
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group has opened its first Australian store, selecting Westfield Sydney for its market entry as part…
CIBJO has marked its 100th anniversary with the inauguration of a freshwater reservoir in Gujarat, India, developed to support water…
Australian jewellery house Musson has opened a new flagship boutique at Chatswood Chase in Sydney, re-establishing its presence in the…
Ekapa Resources and Ekapa Minerals have closed the Ekapa diamond mine in Kimberley, South Africa, and filed for liquidation following…
The Luanda Accord has expanded with Namibia becoming a formal signatory, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)…
Anglo American is progressing with the sale of its 85 per cent stake in De Beers, with chief executive Duncan…
Nivoda has relaunched its B2B gemstone marketplace, introducing changes to its platform structure and supplier network. The update coincides with…
The Luanda Accord has expanded following its second high-level meeting at the African Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town, with…
The United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement that will eliminate US import…
The European Union and India have concluded a free trade agreement that will remove import tariffs on finished jewellery from…
From 1 January 2026, the occupation of jeweller was included on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List. The change followed its…
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has reported a 21% increase in fourth-quarter revenue year-on-year, reaching INR 3.2 billion ($34.8 million),…
Michael Hill International has reported a 3.1% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first 26 weeks of fiscal year 2026,…
A senior Angolan government and industry delegation visited Antwerp this week for meetings with the local diamond sector, hosted by…
Australian jewellery retailer Secrets Shhh has been acquired by Dubai-headquartered Amaar Jewels LLC after entering voluntary administration in December 2023. …
Pandora has been named the most sustainable consumer brand in the 2026 Global 100 ranking by the research organisation Corporate…
Diamonds Do Good has published its 2025 Impact Report, outlining grant activity and partnerships supporting education, health, and economic opportunity…
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…