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.
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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.
The new fancy-shaped silhouettes of the 2020s
As the Roaring 2020s kick off in earnest this year (last year, with its quarantines and lockdowns, wasn’t even a dress rehearsal), the art deco revival that we saw coming last fall is currently in full swing. And so are the geometric silhouettes we associate with the era.
Fancy-Color price index rebounds
Prices of fancy-color diamonds increased in the first quarter as the American market showed renewed demand for high-end products, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF).
Tiffany just unveiled a diamond engagement ring for men
“The Charles Tiffany Setting” features a solitaire diamond in a bold metal setting.
Tiffany’s Debbie Kaufman remembered as a bright light with a big smile
The 30-year Tiffany & Co. veteran died unexpectedly in late March.
Stephan Wolzok: When we’re all able to go back to our “normal” lives, then the market will do the same
Rubel & Ménasché, the well-known Paris-based diamond company, has been supplying the jewelry houses of Place Vendôme with high-end goods for over 50 years.
Responsible Jewellery Council launches SDG taskforce
Press release – Will support members to help measure and report on progress towards the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Sets clear ambition to drive the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and appoints a select group of industry leaders.
Better about economy—and jewelry
U.S. consumers are optimistic about the economy and wouldn’t mind splurging on jewelry, according to a new survey by NielsenIQ conducted by Platinum Guild International.
Watchdog warns Diamond Council over ads
A US advertising regulator has rebuked the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) over its environmental claims following a complaint by Diamond Foundry, a lab-grown producer.
De Beers – Friend or foe?
What is a natural diamond if it doesn’t have a social purpose? Let’s take the biggest brand and ask the killer question; “what, if anything, do De Beers and their ForeverMark brand really stand for?” …The answer may inspire you.
Tiffany propels LVMH jewelry sales
Jewelry and watch sales at LVMH rose in the first quarter, buoyed by the inclusion of Tiffany & Co. for the first time.
