The R&M “Lettre”

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced that it is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).

One of the key issues brought up for consideration of the Kimberley Process (KP) this year, was the suggestion to put in place a rough diamond valuation system.

The third Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference will be held in Syracuse, Italy, following meetings in Greece in 2015 and in Spain earlier this year. ‫ 

The London Diamond Bourse in Hatton Garden is measuring the impact its businesses have on the environment.

The Asian jewelry powerhouse is opening a branded shop at a New York City Macy’s.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates–Following the Kimberley Process plenary meeting in Dubai, the KP chair nation touted the passage of two “historic” proposals, which would be a huge step for a process that’s perennially unable to move forward on substantive issues.

Basel, Switzerland–The Swiss Gemological Institute said it has become the first grading laboratory in the world to introduce the “ground-breaking” GemTOF instrument in its facility.

The retailer says its Fifth Avenue flagship is “open for business,” but analysts fear a drop-off in traffic.

The further strengthening of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and the introduction of new working methods and new ways of organizing processes, were crucial at this year’s KP Plenary Meeting in Dubai, the World Diamond Council (WDC) said in a statement.

New York–An 8.01-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, dubbed “The Sky Blue Diamond” to emphasize its rare hue, sold for $17.1 million, or $2.1 million per carat, Wednesday.

If there has been one exceptionally clear trend during the US Presidential campaigns of 2008, 2012 and 2016, it is that the population of the world’s biggest diamond and jewelry market has changed and is continuing to do so rapidly.

PJSC ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced rough and polished diamond sales results for October 2016.