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Gemfields rough ruby emerald
SourcingSep 23, 2024
Gemfields’ September Auctions Bring Mixed Results

Its commercial-quality sapphire, corundum, and ruby sale yielded “healthy” results, while its emerald auction was weaker than expected.

Sally Morrison De Beers
SourcingSep 20, 2024
Sally Morrison Takes on Larger Role as De Beers Zeros In On Category Marketing

The company is poised to make a big push for natural diamonds this holiday season.

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GradingSep 17, 2024
GIA To Include Traceability Info on Some Cultured Pearl Reports

The lab will include reference numbers on reports for cultured pearls that contain bead nuclei embedded with an RFID tag.

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1094 rough diamond from Karowe Mine in Botswana
SourcingSep 16, 2024
1,094-Carat Diamond Recovered in Botswana Just Weeks After Historic Find

The giant gem originated from Karowe, the same mine that yielded a 2,492-carat rough diamond in late August.

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GradingSep 16, 2024
Gübelin Opens Lab in Bangkok

The company’s fourth location worldwide will focus on its AI-powered gem document, the Gem Passport.

Bruce Bridges AGTA
SourcingSep 12, 2024
AGTA Elects Bruce Bridges as President

He, and other newly elected board members, will begin their terms in February.

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Fuli gemstones beidou cut
SourcingSep 09, 2024
Fuli Gemstones Introduces ‘Beidou Cut’

The miner’s new peridot cut will debut at the upcoming Hong Kong jewelry trade show.

Broken Bangle jade nomenclature book Lotus Gemology
SourcingAug 29, 2024
Lotus Gemology Publishes Book on Jade History

“Broken Bangle: The Blunder-Besmirched History of Jade Nomenclature” is an in-depth look at the evolution of jade terminology.

Titan Company Ltd. executive Ajoy Chawla and De Beers Group executive Sandrine Conseiller
SourcingAug 29, 2024
De Beers Looks to India to Boost Demand for Natural Diamonds

It is partnering with retailer Tanishq on educating salespeople, shaping the in-store experience, and a “360-degree” marketing campaign.

Man at International Gemological Institute microscope
GradingAug 27, 2024
IGI Files for IPO in India

The gemological lab is looking to raise up to $477 million.

2,492 carat rough diamond
SourcingAug 22, 2024
2,492-Carat Diamond Recovered From Botswana Diamond Mine

The giant gem came from Karowe, the same mine that yielded the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona and the 1,758-carat Sewelô diamond.

A and C Gem Trading Corp.
SourcingAug 19, 2024
A&C Gem Trading Corp. Relocates, Opens Wholesale Showroom

The gemstone company is moving to the Ross Metal Exchange in New York City’s Diamond District.

Greenland Ruby mine
SourcingAug 15, 2024
Greenland Ruby Is Up For Sale

Unable to pay its debts, the ruby and sapphire miner is looking to restructure and become a “competitive and attractive” company.

asteriated diamonds
GradingAug 13, 2024
Star-Shaped Inclusions Spotted in Diamonds

GIA recently examined two asteriated diamonds, weighing about 8 carats each, that it said were notable for their large size and preserved natural forms.

Lulo tender 14 carat pink diamond
SourcingJul 31, 2024
Lucapa Sells 6 Diamonds, Including 14-Carat Pink

The parcel, totaling 447 carats, garnered $12.4 million at the diamond miner’s recent tender.

Gübelin academy
GradingJul 30, 2024
Gübelin Academy Bringing Colored Gemstone Course to NYC

Level 1 of its three-level diploma program is coming to its New York lab this September.

Model wearing rings from Melrose collection
Lab-GrownJul 29, 2024
Grown Brilliance Launches Fancy Colored Lab-Grown Diamond Collection

The “Melrose” collection highlights pink and blue lab-grown diamonds across 20 pieces.

De Beers’ Venetia diamond mine
SourcingJul 25, 2024
De Beers’ H1 Revenue Falls 21% in ‘Weak’ Market

Lab-grown diamond sales in the United States and ongoing economic challenges in China are impacting natural diamond demand.

De Beers rough diamond display
SourcingJul 23, 2024
De Beers’ Production Drops 15% in Q2

The company also reported the $150 million sale of an iron ore royalty right, part of its ongoing effort to divest “non-core” assets.

Karen Rentmeesters
SourcingJul 22, 2024
AWDC Names Karen Rentmeesters as CEO

Rentmeesters has served as interim CEO since April following former CEO Ari Epstein’s resignation.

Grizzly emerald
SourcingJul 18, 2024
Grizzly Emerald Auction Garners $32.5 million

The miner said an 835-carat emerald saw “stiff competition” in its July sale.

Smiling Rocks Haute Couture Dream Necklace
Lab-GrownJul 17, 2024
Lab-Grown Diamond ‘Dream’ Necklace Sells for $122K at Charity Auction

The piece, created by Smiling Rocks, was the top lot at the recent Ormeley Dinner.

Diavik Diamond Mine solar power plant
SourcingJul 17, 2024
Rio Tinto’s Diamond Production Down 28% in Q2

The company’s sole remaining diamond operation, Diavik, produced 702,000 carats of diamonds, down from 970,000 a year ago.

Navneet Gems salt & pepper sapphires
SourcingJul 10, 2024
Navneet Gems Launches Salt-and-Pepper Sapphires

Sourced from Tanzania, the stones feature a unique hematite inclusion.

Fuli Gemstones peridot The Curious Gem
SourcingJul 09, 2024
The Curious Gem Now Carrying Fuli Peridot

The U.K.-based online supplier will offer calibrated stones under 1 carat.

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