Diamonds & Gems

SSEF issued a notice about the potential new source of the sought-after gemstone, citing “credible reports” from trade sources.
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The collection features traceable alexandrite from Brazil in calibrated sizes that is sorted by grade.

Its app now reflects increased prices for Mozambique ruby, as well as changes to its Burma ruby charts.

The big stone will be fashioned into a 20.26-carat diamond in celebration of the retailer’s 100th anniversary this year.

Colored gemstones, artisan finishes, mixed metals, and meaningful details are shaping demand in bridal jewelry.

At the JCK show, the lab-grown diamond brand teamed up with Jewelers for Children to support Make-A-Wish India.


Ilana McCabe is Signet’s vice president of public relations and brand communications.

Morrison has been marketing diamonds on and off since the early 2000s and said she is leaving to “pursue new projects.”

DCA is preparing the next generation of professionals by supporting workforce development, leadership growth, and career advancement.

The jewelry industry is reassessing its positioning as Gen Z reshapes the retail landscape and lab grown continues to gain market share.

The Gemological Institute of America is now a 30 percent stakeholder in Tracr, the De Beers-backed blockchain for diamonds.

Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, a development economist, will head the fund created to help Botswana diversify its economy.

The revamped online diamond marketplace will feature pricing intelligence and data-driven tools for more efficient buying and selling.

The miner said demand for higher-quality emeralds is stable, but there is notable caution in the market.

The lab’s proprietary diamond cut grade has been expanded to include the popular fancy shape.

The addition of the diamond-producing countries as nation affiliated members broadens the federation’s global representation, WFDB said.

Former Stephanie Gottlieb Fine Jewelry executive Morgan P. Richardson is joining the lab-grown diamond jewelry brand.

The next generation of lapidarists are entrepreneurial, engaged online, and see the craft as a means for artistic expression.

Reena Ahluwalia’s painting of the rare red diamond is the first contemporary painting to join the National Gem Collection.

NDC said in an open letter that Pandora’s statements about the carbon footprint of lab grown versus natural diamonds are inaccurate.

The diamantaire and industry leader succeeds Feriel Zerouki and said he will focus on being a “champion” for natural diamonds.

The owner of the Ekati mine, which opened in 1998, has filed for insolvency protection amid the significant decline in diamond prices.

Following decades of association leadership, the “semi-retired” colored gemstone expert is turning his focus to gemstone education.

De Beers’ diamond production was up 17 percent in Q1, boosted by increased output at its mines in South Africa and Canada.

The colored gemstone industry leader is heading into retirement after four years as the association’s CEO.

Susie Dewey joins the Natural Diamond Council as its new chief marketing officer.

The proposed agreement follows the moissanite maker’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing last month.

Kalpesh Jhaveri was re-elected as president for a third year.
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