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India Hikes Gold Tariff from 6% to 15%
India Hikes Gold Tariff from 6% to 15%

India has more than doubled tariffs on gold and silver - up from 6% to 15% -[…]

The Two Matilda Historic Stream Family Collection Heads to Christie’s Auction
Historic Stream Family Collection Heads to Christie’s Auction

A remarkable private collection spanning generations of American collectors is set to headline a major auction at[…]

Pandora Claims Its Lab-Grown Carbon Footprint Is 90% Lower Than Natural
The Natural Diamond Council has strongly rejected recent claims by Pandora

The Natural Diamond Council has strongly rejected recent claims by Pandora that lab-grown diamonds carry a carbon[…]

Steep Rise in De Beers Rough Production
Steep Rise in De Beers Rough Production

De Beers says rough diamond production increased by 17% in the first three months of 2026, to[…]

De Beers' Talisman necklaces, where exquisite artistry combining rough and polished natural diamonds
Rough Diamond Jewellery Gains Momentum in the UK and USA

A clear shift is underway across the jewellery markets in the United Kingdom and the United States,[…]

De Beers reported a 17% year-on-year increase in rough diamond production for Q1 2026
Production Rises, Prices Fall, and Technology Redefines Trust in Diamonds

De Beers reported a 17% year-on-year increase in rough diamond production for Q1 2026, reaching 7.1 million[…]

Big Bang Impact One Million
Hublot Unveils a Diamond Masterpiece: Big Bang Impact One Million

Renowned for its million-dollar horological statements, Hublot once again elevates the intersection of haute horlogerie and high[…]

Diamond Prices Crash to Lowest Level This Century
Diamond Prices Crash to Lowest Level This Century: Structural Reset Shakes Global Market

The global diamond market is undergoing one of its most severe contractions in modern history, with prices[…]

The flawless D-color unmounted Jwaneng 28.88 - cut from a 114.83-carat rough recovered at Botswana's Jwaneng mine
Diamond Debut for De Beers and Sotheby’s Collaboration

The sale of the Jwaneng 28.88 diamond later this month marks the start of a collaboration between[…]

Botswana’s President Challenges De Beers for Greater Control of the Diamond Industry
Botswana’s President Challenges De Beers for Greater Control of the Diamond Industry

Botswana’s escalating challenge to De Beers marks a defining moment in the global diamond sector, as resource-rich[…]

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