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SourcingDec 04, 2024
Designer Saul Fraiman Retires After 55 Years

The fine jewelry designer, who came out of retirement in 2017, is putting down his sketchpad for good.

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SourcingNov 27, 2024
Gemfields Reports 'Disappointing' High-Quality Emerald Auction Results

The miner said its November sale, which earned $16.1 million, felt the effect of competitive pricing by a rival Zambian producer.

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An innovative artist inspired by the natural world, Lehrer is remembered for being a visionary and a shining light.

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SourcingNov 26, 2024
De Beers Stays With ‘A Diamond Is Forever’ for 2024 Holiday Campaign

“Forever Present” highlights gifting opportunities for natural diamonds, celebrating familial, friendship, and romantic relationships.

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SourcingNov 25, 2024
William Goldberg Celebrates 2 Major Milestones With New Book

“The William Goldberg Way” was released in honor of the company’s 75th anniversary and 25 years of its proprietary Ashoka diamond.

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SourcingNov 22, 2024
Facets of Fire Expands to Include Pear, Marquise Diamonds

The company brings its nanotechnology to two new fancy cuts for diamonds that feature its signature color and brilliance.

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For over a century, Jewelers of America has been the voice of the industry and valuable resource to jewelers across the country.

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SourcingNov 13, 2024
Gem Legacy Adventures Announces 2025 Trip

Eleven spots are available for travelers to visit Northern Tanzania and Southern Kenya from July 25 to Aug. 4.

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SourcingNov 01, 2024
Reena Ahluwalia Donates Diamond Painting to Benefit CJA

The artwork, titled “Pristine,” was raffled off at the Canadian Jewellers Association’s recent summit.

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SourcingOct 29, 2024
De Beers’ Production Drops 25% as Demand Remains Sluggish

The company combined two sights in Q3 due to the slowdown in demand, and said it is moving up the dates for sights 9 and 10 in Q4.

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While no reputable jeweler would knowingly sell lab-grown stones as natural, it's a growing possibility.

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SourcingOct 23, 2024
De Beers, Signet Lean Into Finding ‘The One’ in New Natural Diamond Campaign

Aimed at a generation that emphasizes self-care and mental health, “Worth the Wait” breaks new ground in the world of diamond advertising.

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SourcingOct 23, 2024
GemFair Buys 10,000th Diamond

Launched by De Beers in 2018, the program aims to develop a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal/small-scale diamond mining sector.

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SourcingOct 21, 2024
De Beers to List Single Country of Origin for Some of Its Diamonds

It will start with rough diamonds that are larger than 1.25 carats and later expand to rough diamonds that are above 1 carat.

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SourcingOct 15, 2024
Petra’s Sale of Koffiefontein Diamond Mine Approved

The mining company is set to hand over the South African diamond mine to an affiliate of Stargems Group by the month’s end.

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SourcingOct 10, 2024
Lucara Sells Clara to Its Original Founders

CEO William Lamb said divesting the diamond sales platform allows the company to focus on the underground expansion of Karowe.

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SourcingOct 08, 2024
Rio Tinto Begins New Phase of Production That Will Extend Diavik’s Life

Commercial production has begun underground at the Canadian diamond mine’s A21 pipe.

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SourcingOct 08, 2024
Is Current Diamond Industry Turbulence Shaping a ‘New Normal’?

Industry players have found ways to cope with market conditions while working to reshape themselves in the face of emerging realities.

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SourcingOct 07, 2024
Rio Tinto to Offer 76 Diamonds in 2024 Beyond Rare Tender

The sales event, in its second year, features a selection of rare diamonds from the miner’s Argyle and Diavik diamond mines.

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SourcingOct 04, 2024
How India Became the World’s Second-Largest Market for Diamond Jewelry

A strong economy, a growing middle class with an affinity for brands, and rapid expansion of organized retail have fueled the market’s rise.

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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.

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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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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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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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SourcingSep 09, 2024
Fuli Gemstones Introduces ‘Beidou Cut’

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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