GIA to Ditch 4Cs Lab Grown Grading from October
GIA says the switch to grading lab grown diamonds simply as "premium" or "standard" will take on[…]
Lucara Recovers 1,019 Carat Diamond and Rare Pink Type IIa at Karowe Mine
Lucara Diamond Corp has announced the recovery of two notable stones from its 100% owned Karowe Mine[…]
Gemfields Recovers its Biggest Ever Emerald
Gemfields has recovered a huge 11,685-carat (2.3kg) emerald - the biggest from its Kagem mine, Zambia, and[…]
Michael Hill Revenue Flat in Challenging Market
Australia-based jewelry retailer Michael Hill International says revenue for FY 2025 - the year to 29 June[…]
Will Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Spark a Revival of Old Mine Cut Diamonds?
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement has captured global attention but it’s the diamond on Swift’s finger[…]
Global Diamond Market Turmoil: Botswana Declares Health Emergency, India Faces Tariff Shock, Zimbabwe Strengthens Ties with India
The volatility in the global diamond industry is beginning to have severe humanitarian and economic consequences across[…]
De Beers and Blockchain: Revolutionising Diamond Tracking – But What About the Other 95%?
The diamond industry has long sought to improve transparency and accountability in how stones are tracked from[…]
The Industry’s “False Sense of Security” – Why Laser Inscriptions Alone Are Not Enough
In the diamond trade, we often speak of a laser inscription as if it is an unbreakable[…]
South Africa Joins Luanda Accord to Promote Natural Diamonds
South Africa is to sign up to the milestone Luanda Accord, which is funding a global campaign[…]
Petra to Refinance as Sales Slide by a Third
Petra Diamonds has announced plans for a major refinancing program - together with a 33 per cent[…]