Colored diamond prices fail to excite in first quarter
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) concluded today the results of the Fancy Color Diamond Index’ first quarter of 2019.
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Starting from 2022 synthetic diamonds are to be marked with special codes
Russia’s ministry of finance. To prevent the penetration of synthetic stones into the market of natural diamonds, the natural stones industry needs to support initiatives to classify synthetic diamond products for customs clearance under separate product codes.
De Beers scaling up Tracr ahead of formal launch
De Beers tracked 100 high-value diamonds along the value chain during the pilot of Tracr™, its industry blockchain platform, for the first time in May last year.
Argyle more profitable than ever
The Australian Financial Review reported that according to filings with the Australian Securities and Exchange Commission (ASIC), that profits generated in 2018 by Rio Tinto’s diamond mine Argyle rose to their highest levels in a decade.
Do the 4Cs still make the grade?
Renée Newman, author of a guide for the diamond trade, proposes a fifth C and two Ts.
Diamond prices soften despite US stability
Polished-diamond prices declined in April due to continued oversupply and selective Far East demand. US jewelry sales remain firm, helping to support the global trade.
The Gem Lab that refuses to grade synthetics
The LFG in Paris has taken a stand against man-made diamonds. Its director, Aurélien Delaunay, explains why.
Pink diamond prices firm in 1Q
Pink fancy-color diamonds outperformed other major color categories in price terms during the first quarter, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) said.
Inventories up, demand down and lab-grown prices continue to drop
The diamond industry is out of balance. The rough diamonds produced at mines only partially fit current consumer demand. This may explain why price movement is restrained. Meanwhile, among lab-grown goods, matters are a little more lively.
DPA : Total Clarity, the Trucost report
Press release – First-Ever Comprehensive Report on the Reality of Modern Diamond Mining Reveals its Impact on Local Communities, Challenges Stereotypes and Identifies Areas for Further Improvement.
Christie’s to sell historic Golconda diamond
Christie’s New York auction will feature a 17.21-carat diamond given to Queen Charlotte of Great Britain by a regional ruler in India.
GIA wants to know its customers better
The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) famed grading lab is enhancing its Know Your Consumer (KYC) program to better insure that only reputable companies are submitting gems.
