The R&M “Lettre”

Funds available for the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) to spend on generic marketing will jump to $70 million this year following an increase in contributions from its members.

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will unveil new diamond-based cryptocurrencies created by startup CARATS.IO during the February 5-7 International Diamond Week in Israel (IDWI).

In little more than a year, blockchain technology appears to have stormed into the consciousness of the diamond trade.

Sarine Technologies Ltd has announced the official launch of its new Meteorite™ system for the cost-effective inclusion mapping of very small rough stones, under 0.35 carats.

De Beers saw a large jump in sales of Forevermark diamonds this holiday as the miner ramped up marketing of its retail brand. 

The International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) said that the Gem Certification and Assurance Lab (GCAL) has joined the organization.

Queen Elizabeth II has been the subject of extra fascination since the debut of “The Crown,” the Netflix series that recounts her life, but fans of the royal were able to witness what she’s really like when she made a rare televised appearance in a BBC documentary that aired Sunday.

The Women’s Jewellery Network, which supports women in the UK jewelry industry, has launched a viral social media campaign to celebrate the ambition and drive of both the organization and its members.

Tiffany & Co’s sales jumped 8% during the holiday season amid a sharp improvement in US demand and a recovery in Asian markets, the luxury jeweler reported.

De Beers is piloting what it calls the “first diamond blockchain to span the entire value chain.”

Richemont-owned watch and jewelry brand Piaget announced late Friday that it has hired a new brand president for Piaget North America, replacing Thomas Bouillonnec.

Sarine Technologies Ltd has announced the opening of the Sarine Technology Laboratory, the first in the company’s network of advanced, automated gemological labs.