Namibia Now Says It Wants De Beers Stake

Namibia’s cabinet has voted on a proposal for the country to take a stake in De Beers, according to a report in the Namibian Sun. (more…)

Mellon-choly: Diamond Auction Has Some Feeling Blue

On Nov. 9, Christie’s Geneva sold the Mellon Blue, a 9.51 ct. internally flawless fancy blue pear-shape, for $25.6 million—an impressive number...

Sell More by Using These Fun Facts With Clients

Fun facts are pieces of useful information that go beyond nickel knowledge. They are intended as edutainment—stimulating conversation that teaches...

Tiffany Vet Jeffrey Bennett to Head IGI North America

Jeffrey Bennett, who spent over 20 years at Tiffany & Co., has joined the International Gemological Institute (IGI) as president of its North...

A Titanium Ring Honoring Ukraine’s Past Shines in a Time of War

In the spring of 2024, Anton Boyko, a self-taught jeweler from Kyiv, was recovering from a spinal surgery and preparing to join the Azov regiment, a...

Lab-Grown Browns Increasingly Mixed With Naturals: GSI

As De Beers amps up its campaign for the mostly brown-hued and off-color Desert Diamonds, grading lab Gemological Science International (GSI) says...

CIBJO Mulls Whether to Call Lab-Grown Diamonds “Synthetic”

CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, says it's reexamining the question of what to call lab-grown diamonds, but contrary to some reports, it...

Angola Bids for Majority Share of De Beers

Angola has placed a bid to purchase Anglo American’s 85% stake in De Beers, according to a Bloomberg report. (more…)

Solo for Diamonds Unveils First Couture Collection

Lab-grown diamond jeweler Solo for Diamonds just released its first couture collection, Core, in collaboration with fellow Ukrainian company...

Online Designer Bios: Does Yours Have the Write Stuff?

Jewelry designers, here’s a challenge: Go to your company’s website, read the “About” section, and carefully consider how it portrays your...

Report: India, U.S. Near Deal to Lower Tariff

The United States and India are near a trade deal that would slash the current 50% tariff on Indian imports to 15%–16%, according to a report in...