The 13 lots on offer were comprised of material that previously went unsold at the miner’s November auction.
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The formal signing of the agreement comes nearly two years after De Beers and Botswana initially announced they had reached a new deal.
Declining supply and growing demand persist in the colored gemstone market, presenters from Gemworld said at AGTA GemFair Tucson.
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The industry is changing as it grapples with new realities around distribution, supply, and the need for consistent, effective marketing.

Bhansali discusses the potential impact of U.S. tariffs, demand for diamonds by market, and the “cautious confidence” in India right now.

Govind Dholakia and Tanishq will be recognized for their contributions to the industry at the Diamonds Do Good Awards in Las Vegas.

Bench jewelers spend years honing their skills, Jewelers of America’s Certification validates their talents.

Sales at the Rio Tinto-owned mine also slid by a double-digit percentage, falling 37 percent in a difficult market for diamonds.


The reversal comes less than two months after the Zambian government reinstated the tax in an effort to bring in more money.

As anticipated, Anglo took another impairment charge on the diamond miner and marketer, which saw revenue sink 23 percent in 2024.

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Ronald Winston is giving the 2.33-carat “Winston Red” to the Smithsonian, 67 years after his father donated the Hope Diamond.

Kirit Bhansali, a partner in Smital Gems and chairman of India Jewellery Park, will take on the role of chairman.

Petra Diamonds Ltd. CEO Richard Duffy resigned as the diamond miner reported a 30 percent drop in sales to start its fiscal year.

Assimon will be leaving at the end of February after nearly five years with De Beers.

The wholesale collection features material from the Rock Creek mine in a variety of colors.

Namib Desert Diamonds also put its security manager on leave following last month’s robbery that left one employee dead.

Late last year, the India-based diamond manufacturer recorded emissions per carat that are 34 percent lower than the industry average.

The moves come amid a prolonged period of lower demand for diamonds, particularly in China.

The agreement will allocate an increasing proportion of the country’s rough diamonds to the government of Botswana over the next decade.

The “Moments” social media campaign emphasizes the emotional ties between natural diamonds and life’s special milestones.

Letsile Tebogo will help to promote natural diamonds and the good they have done for his country.

Jemora Gemhouse’s inaugural auction, slated for March, will take place in Dubai and feature polished sapphires.

The gemstone show is slated to take place at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.

The online diamond and jewelry marketplace has expanded, introducing a new platform dedicated to colored gemstone trading.

Roy Safit took over the role on Jan. 1.

Julia Hackman Chafé and Monica Elias have joined the organization’s board of directors.

Gemfields said the Zambian government revoked the 2019 suspension of the tax with no warning.

The pair will work together to support independent retailers in India with marketing assets, training materials, and other tools.

The artist collaborated with industry creatives on the project, which features five fictional stories and five corresponding paintings.
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