SourcingOct 10
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SourcingOct 08
Rio Tinto Begins New Phase of Production That Will Extend Diavik’s LifeCommercial production has begun underground at the Canadian diamond mine’s A21 pipe.
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GradingOct 17, 2024
Renowned Gemologist and Author Alan Hodgkinson Dies at 87 He dedicated his life to researching, writing, and speaking about gemstones in the hope he could inspire others to share his passion.
SourcingSep 23, 2024
Gemfields’ September Auctions Bring Mixed ResultsIts commercial-quality sapphire, corundum, and ruby sale yielded “healthy” results, while its emerald auction was weaker than expected.
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 ReportsThe lab will include reference numbers on reports for cultured pearls that contain bead nuclei embedded with an RFID tag.
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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.
GradingSep 16, 2024
Gübelin Opens Lab in BangkokThe company’s fourth location worldwide will focus on its AI-powered gem document, the Gem Passport.
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SourcingSep 12, 2024
AGTA Elects Bruce Bridges as PresidentHe, and other newly elected board members, will begin their terms in February.
SourcingSep 09, 2024
Fuli Gemstones Introduces ‘Beidou Cut’The miner’s new peridot cut will debut at the upcoming Hong Kong jewelry trade show.
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.
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.
GradingAug 27, 2024
IGI Files for IPO in IndiaThe gemological lab is looking to raise up to $477 million.
SourcingAug 22, 2024
2,492-Carat Diamond Recovered From Botswana Diamond MineThe giant gem came from Karowe, the same mine that yielded the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona and the 1,758-carat Sewelô diamond.
SourcingAug 19, 2024
A&C Gem Trading Corp. Relocates, Opens Wholesale ShowroomThe gemstone company is moving to the Ross Metal Exchange in New York City’s Diamond District.
SourcingAug 15, 2024
Greenland Ruby Is Up For SaleUnable to pay its debts, the ruby and sapphire miner is looking to restructure and become a “competitive and attractive” company.
GradingAug 13, 2024
Star-Shaped Inclusions Spotted in DiamondsGIA recently examined two asteriated diamonds, weighing about 8 carats each, that it said were notable for their large size and preserved natural forms.
SourcingJul 31, 2024
Lucapa Sells 6 Diamonds, Including 14-Carat PinkThe parcel, totaling 447 carats, garnered $12.4 million at the diamond miner’s recent tender.
GradingJul 30, 2024
Gübelin Academy Bringing Colored Gemstone Course to NYCLevel 1 of its three-level diploma program is coming to its New York lab this September.
Lab-GrownJul 29, 2024
Grown Brilliance Launches Fancy Colored Lab-Grown Diamond CollectionThe “Melrose” collection highlights pink and blue lab-grown diamonds across 20 pieces.
SourcingJul 25, 2024
De Beers’ H1 Revenue Falls 21% in ‘Weak’ MarketLab-grown diamond sales in the United States and ongoing economic challenges in China are impacting natural diamond demand.
SourcingJul 23, 2024
De Beers’ Production Drops 15% in Q2The company also reported the $150 million sale of an iron ore royalty right, part of its ongoing effort to divest “non-core” assets.
SourcingJul 22, 2024
AWDC Names Karen Rentmeesters as CEORentmeesters has served as interim CEO since April following former CEO Ari Epstein’s resignation.
SourcingJul 18, 2024
Grizzly Emerald Auction Garners $32.5 millionThe miner said an 835-carat emerald saw “stiff competition” in its July sale.
Lab-GrownJul 17, 2024
Lab-Grown Diamond ‘Dream’ Necklace Sells for $122K at Charity AuctionThe piece, created by Smiling Rocks, was the top lot at the recent Ormeley Dinner.
SourcingJul 17, 2024
Rio Tinto’s Diamond Production Down 28% in Q2The company’s sole remaining diamond operation, Diavik, produced 702,000 carats of diamonds, down from 970,000 a year ago.
SourcingJul 10, 2024
Navneet Gems Launches Salt-and-Pepper SapphiresSourced from Tanzania, the stones feature a unique hematite inclusion.
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