US retail figures for September and October were promising. Consumer confidence, jewelry revenues and overall spending increased amid growing sentiment about the economy, even before the stock-market ...

It’s hard to analyze politics as it happens, because we see only the tip of the iceberg. Over time, the dealings that occur behind the scenes tend to become clearer. For now, however, it looks as ...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced the shutdown of its laboratory in Ramat Gan by the end of the year due to “significant” declines in local submissions. The decrease in the number ...

A recent online auction at Christie’s made a splash as a large proportion of lots on offer, including the entire top 10, surpassed their high estimates. The highest-performing item at the Hong Kong ...

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has revealed the winners of its 2024 Spectrum and Cutting Edge awards, marking the 40th anniversary of the former. This year’s contest, which ran from October ...

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has allocated more than $250,000 in grants to support initiatives in diamond-producing and manufacturing countries including Tanzania, India and Botswana. The grants focus on ...

Revenue at Mountain Province grew in the third quarter as rough availability increased and demand improved ahead of the holiday season. Sales of rough from the Gahcho Kué mine in Canada climbed 12% ...

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In the closing episode of this year’s sponsored series from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), we are opening the floor to our Instagram Live community to ask guest Wim Vertriest anything ...

RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, November 5, 2024, Las Vegas… Diamond prices declined in October but stabilized in the month’s second half. US buyers purchased for the holiday season ahead of India’s Diwali ...

A Cartier natural pearl necklace will be the star of an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva, where it is expected to fetch up to CHF 300,000 ($347,513). The necklace, comprising five graduated ...

Jewelers of America (JA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 GEM Awards, as well as its choice for a Lifetime Achievement Award. JA will hand out the awards — which honor individuals and brands ...