GIA sees spike in synthetics fraud
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has seen a rise in submissions of lab-grown diamonds with counterfeit inscriptions that make the stones appear natural.
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Argyle pink tender takes its final bow
Rio Tinto will unveil a record number of diamonds over one carat at its final pink-diamond tender, including the largest fancy-intense pink it has ever offered for sale.
7 simply marvelous marquise-cut diamond rings
For a while there, a marquise-cut diamond ring smacked of dated 1980s style. It was basically the gemstone equivalent of a mullet.
Forevermark to rebrand with De Beers name
Forevermark will change its name to De Beers Forevermark, enabling the retail brand to capitalize on the miner’s reputation and sustainability efforts, a spokesperson confirmed to Rapaport News [the week of Mai 10].
Pandora’s bollocks: how a charm company manipulated the media
Just about everyone in the jewelry trade—as opposed to just about everyone in the consumer media—agrees that Pandora’s decision to stop carrying natural diamonds and launch a lab-grown line was no big deal.
ALROSA reports its April 2021 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for April 2021.
De Beers Group rough diamond sales for Cycle 4, 2021
Press release – De Beers Group announced [Mai 19] the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the fourth sales cycle of 2021.
Israeli bank financing of the diamond industry slashed
Israeli bank financing of the diamond industry was cut by 33% in 2020, falling below $500 million for the first time in 30 years. The decline reflected shrinking activity in 2020 and a decline in reliance on bank financing. But mostly, it reflects banks’ balking at dealing with the complications of working with diamond firms.
These are the 5 diamond jewelry trends you need to know for fall 2021
The editors, retailers, and trend watchers who make up the Natural Diamond Council’s Style Collective have spoken: This fall, diamond jewelry will be bold, edgy, androgynous—and perfectly in tune with the buoyant mood we’re all expecting as vaccine rollout helps propel us into a post-pandemic world.
Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2021: a vibrant tribute to nature and to Jean Schlumberger
The Tiffany & Co. Maison has just unveiled its new high jewelry collection, the Blue Book 2021, to the public. Entitled “Colors of Nature”, the collection draws inspiration from Jean Schlumberger and celebrates Earth, Land, Sea and Sky in 128 very colorful pieces. The diamonds and gems thus represent natural elements that are transformed into […]
Letšeng mine produces 254ct. rough
Gem Diamonds has unearthed a 254-carat rough stone in Lesotho, marking a return to high-value discoveries following a lull.
A brave new world for the diamond trade
Health concerns aside, the diamond trade is in better shape than it was a year ago. In fact, the market dynamic is arguably healthier than it has been at any point in the past decade. That’s increasingly evident as polished prices continue to firm.