Trump Imposes 25% Tariff, Plus “Penalty” on India Exports
India's diamond industry today (30 July) had its worst fears confirmed as the US announced all imports[…]
Dubai’s Polished Diamonds – an Industry Hanging in the Balance
Dubai's ascent in the global diamond trade is undeniable, yet its polished diamond business now confronts a[…]
Gem Diamonds to cut jobs, salaries amid industry crisis
Gem Diamonds has become the latest casualty in a deepening crisis engulfing the global diamond industry, announcing[…]
Steady Decline in Number of US Jewelry Businesses
The number of US jewelry businesses shrank yet again in Q2, according to the latest update from[…]
Botswana President: “De Beers is Not Doing its Job”
Botswana President: "De Beers is Not Doing its Job"
Future of natural diamonds depends on industry unity – WFDB
World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has raised concern about the “meteoric” rise in[…]
Thousands of Swiss Watchmakers’ Jobs at Risk
Thousands of Swiss watchmakers are facing an uncertain future from 1 August, when the state-funded furlough program[…]
Hundreds of Layoffs at Loss-Making Ekati
Hundreds of workers have been laid off at the loss-making Ekati diamond mine, in Canada's Northwest Territories,[…]
Signet Slips in NRF Retail Rankings
Signet slipped from 67th to 69th place in the NRF's annual rankings of the biggest grossing retailers[…]
IGI Stands by 4Cs Grading for Lab Growns
IGI says it has no plans to stop grading lab growns for color and clarity.