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Elizabeth Taylor’s Iconic Taj Mahal Diamond
Margot Robbie Revives Hollywood Jewellery History Wearing Elizabeth Taylor’s Iconic Taj Mahal Diamond

At the world premiere of Wuthering Heights in Los Angeles, Margot Robbie delivered a masterclass in red-carpet[…]

At the very top end of the diamond market, traditional pricing frameworks cease to function. Per-carat benchmarks, standard price lists, and even established scarcity models lose relevance when value is driven not by comparables, but by the willingness of elite buyers to secure assets of extreme rarity.
For the World’s Most Exceptional Diamonds, Price Lists Simply Don’t Apply

A new Natural Diamond Council report reveals why record-breaking diamonds operate in a market beyond conventional valuation

Angola map with capital Luanda
Angola Diamond Mines Generate $1.8 Billion in Revenue Despite Pricing Pressures

Angola’s diamond sector delivered a robust production and sales performance in 2025, generating approximately $1.8 billion in[…]

petra 41.82-carat Type IIb blue diamond
Petra Recovers Huge 41.82-ct Blue Diamond

Petra Diamonds today announced the recovery of a huge 41.82-carat Type IIb blue diamond at its Cullinan[…]

Global Diamond Industry Shows Signs of Recovery
Global Diamond Industry Shows Signs of Recovery: What Is Driving the Rebound?

After three challenging years marked by geopolitical disruption, shifting trade routes, and weakened consumer confidence, the global[…]

Holiday Season: Modest Uptick in US Jewelry Sales

Jewelry sales in the US grew by 1.6 per cent during the 2025 holiday period, outpacing last[…]

Namibia’s Diamond Output Hit by Price Drops and Lab Growns

Namibia's rough diamond production fell by 3.5 per cent year-on-year during Q3 2025, as prices fell, demand[…]

Passenger Hid $280,000 Diamonds Inside Body

A passenger arriving on a flight into Mumbai was found to have $280,000 of diamonds concealed in[…]

Namibia: Gold and Uranium Earnings Overtake Diamonds

Namibia has, for the first time, earned more tax revenue from gold and uranium than from diamonds.

Record Watch and Jewellery Sales Mark Strong 2025 at Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s has reported a standout performance in 2025, with watch and jewellery sales delivering robust year-on-year growth.

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