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Gemfields, a prominent coloured gemstone miner, has raised concerns about the safety of its employees and operations at the Montepuez…

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has responded firmly to allegations published by the Belgian newspaper De Tijd, which questioned…

Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), addressed the opening session of the 2024 Global Gems and Jewellery…

A jewellery store in Adelaide faced an attempted robbery in the early hours of Thursday morning, where a group of…

Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the names of two extraordinary rough diamonds recently unearthed from its Karowe Mine in Botswana. The…

Swarovski has announced the launch of Recreated Crystals, developed with a focus on sustainability and circular design principles. The crystals…

Tiffany & Co. has acquired an 18-karat gold pocket watch tied to the Titanic disaster for $2 million, adding to…

Only Natural Diamonds has announced the publication of The History of Diamond Engagement Rings: A True Romance, a new book…

A new study has revealed a significant increase in retail crime across Australia, posing challenges for jewellers and the wider…

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns over misleading advertising practices during the recent Black Friday sales…

China has announced the discovery of a significant gold deposit in Pingjiang County, Hunan Province.Valued at approximately $83 billion at…

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced an enhancement to its emerald reports, offering optional filler identification from 15…

Element Six, part of De Beers Group, has announced its investment in Lightsynq, a US-based startup focused on quantum computing. Lightsynq,…

Scientists and engineers from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the University of Bristol have developed the world’s first…

The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has announced an initial public offering (IPO) valued at $499 million (Rs 4,225 crore). The…

The Pantone Colour Institute has announced its Colour of the Year for 2025: Pantone 17-1230, also known as “Mocha Mousse.” The…

Boodles has reported a pre-tax profit of £18.1m for the latest financial year, despite a 1.3% dip in sales to…

Rio Tinto has reported strong results from its second Beyond Rare Tender, The Art Series 02: Colour Awakened. The event featured…

India, the world’s largest hub for diamond polishing, is intensifying its call for a domestic diamond export certification centre following…

De Beers has released the dates for its 2025 rough diamond sales, confirming 10 sights across the year.At its final…

De Beers has reduced prices for its rough diamonds by 10% to 15% at its final sight of 2024, according…

Angola has replaced Russian diamond miner Alrosa with Maaden International, an Omani investment fund, in its diamond-mining operations. Alrosa, the Russian…

The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has forecasted a global platinum supply deficit for the third consecutive year in 2025,…

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…