Twin-Stone ring fetches $7M at Christie’s
Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction garnered $30.3 million on Tuesday, with a twin-stone ring leading the sale.
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Sotheby’s garners $21.5M at New York auctions
Two Sotheby’s New York auctions brought in a combined $21.5 million Wednesday, with a blue-diamond ring achieving the top price.
Why GIA is growing diamonds in New Jersey
GIA is known for many things: diamond grading, diamond education, and diamond devices. But what many don’t know is that it also grows diamonds.
LVMH jewelry sales rise in first quarter
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton saw a rise in jewelry and watch sales in the first quarter, led by a strong performance at Bulgari, it said Wednesday.
Graff cuts 302ct. diamond from Lesedi La Rona
Graff has unveiled the 67 polished stones it cut from the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona, including a record-breaking 302-carat diamond.
US jewelry, watch spending rose 7% last year
Americans spent more than $80 billion on jewelry and watches last year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, a 7 percent increase over 2017.
Dismantling the fluorescence stigma
Diamonds with this trait may fetch lower prices on the market, but some in the trade are embracing the opportunities they offer.
Are LGDs the cause of lower melee prices?
Have you read the cover story of IDEX Magazine’s March edition? If not, please take a few minutes this weekend to read it.
Alrosa, Endiama to develop Angola industry
Alrosa has signed anagreement with Angola’s state-run diamond-mining company to develop joint projects and share information.
Dubai’s NBF Enters Antwerp Lending Market
The National Bank of Fujairah (NBF) has launched a representative office in Antwerp as it looks to expand its business lending to established diamond traders.
DPA launches free online diamond learning program
The Diamond Producers Association has launched a diamond e-learning program for U.S. retailers.
GIA launches new diamond country of origin reports
GIA (The Gemological Institute of America) announced it will introduce the GIA Diamond Origin Report service which will confirm the country of origin of polished diamonds.