Policies & IssuesOct 05, 2023
Crime at Top of Agenda During JA’s Annual D.C. Visit Association members met with lawmakers last month to discuss the record-level rates.
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SourcingOct 02, 2023
De Beers, Botswana One Step Closer to Finalizing Agreement The two have signed “heads of terms” for the tentative 10-year sales agreement they reached in June.
SourcingSep 29, 2023
Lucara Severs Ties With HB Antwerp The two companies initially partnered during the pandemic and had just signed a 10-year sales agreement in November 2022.
SurveysSep 27, 2023
Consumer Confidence Falls in September Amid Rising Recession Fears Shoppers also expressed concern about rising prices, higher interest rates, and political uncertainty.
Policies & IssuesSep 18, 2023
Grib Diamonds Among Companies Named in Latest Round of SanctionsGrib is the Belgium-based subsidiary of Russian company JSC AGD Diamonds, which also was sanctioned.
Policies & IssuesJul 25, 2023
Alrosa’s New CEO Lands on US Sanctions List Pavel Marinychev was appointed as leader of the diamond mining company in May.
Lab-GrownJul 06, 2023
Here Are the Details on the Lab-Grown Diamond Given to Jill BidenThe International Gemological Institute shared its insider knowledge of the 7.50-carat lab-grown diamond.
SourcingJul 03, 2023
De Beers, Botswana Reach New Sales AgreementThe agreement sees more rough diamonds going to Botswana and the development of a fund to help the country further diversify its economy.
Policies & IssuesJun 29, 2023
U.S. Sanctions Gold Cos. Allegedly Tied to Russian Mercenary Group OFAC sanctioned four companies it claims are helping fund the Wagner Group, the organization that just attempted a coup in Russia.
Policies & IssuesApr 21, 2023
Diamond Companies Sanctioned, Dealer Charged With Money Laundering Officials allege a “complex network” of entities helped Nazem Said Ahmad deal in diamonds and artwork in the U.S. despite being sanctioned.
Policies & IssuesFeb 28, 2023
Tighter Sanctions on Russian Diamonds Are Likely Coming, JVC Warns New regulations could block the pathway that allows diamonds cut and polished outside of Russia to enter the United States.
Policies & IssuesFeb 16, 2023
JVC Really Wants Your Input on the FTC’s ‘Green Guides’ The guides, which monitor B2B and B2C environmental marketing claims, are up for revision for the first time in more than a decade.
Policies & IssuesFeb 02, 2023
Tiny Radioactive Capsule Lost in Australian Outback FoundA government official said search crews “found the needle in the haystack” when they located the capsule belonging to Rio Tinto along an 870-mile stretch of road.
Policies & IssuesJan 31, 2023
Rio Tinto Issues Apology After Radioactive Capsule Goes Missing The tiny capsule, which is believed to have fallen out of a truck, was lost somewhere along an 870-mile stretch of desert road.
Policies & IssuesJan 10, 2023
Rio Tinto Donates $2M to Kimberley Flood Relief“Once-in-a-century” floods have devastated the region, once home to the Argyle mine.
Policies & IssuesJan 05, 2023
The FTC Wants Your Input on Revising Its ‘Green Guides’Created to regulate environmental marketing claims and combat “greenwashing,” the guides are being updated for the first time since 2012.
Policies & IssuesSep 29, 2022
JA Members Return to Capitol Hill to Voice Jewelers’ ConcernsThe topics up for discussion with lawmakers included inflation, rising interest rates, hiring challenges, and crime.
SurveysJul 05, 2022
The 10 Most Popular Stories of 2022, So Far Stories on celebrity engagements and engagement ring trends attracted a lot of readers, as did articles about Alrosa and Betty White.
Policies & IssuesJul 01, 2022
U.S. Expands Sanctions to Russian GoldThe U.K, Canada, and Japan have also banned the import of gold originating from Russia.
MajorsJun 24, 2022
Banter by Piercing Pagoda Celebrates Pride with ‘SayGay’ NecklaceAll proceeds up to $25,000 will benefit the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit that supports LGBTQ+ youth.
Policies & IssuesJun 06, 2022
RJC Elects New Member Forum RepresentativesThe elections took place at the organization’s recent annual general meeting.
Policies & IssuesApr 21, 2022
FTC Looking to Levy First Fine Under New ‘Made in USA’ Rules It has brought a complaint against a battery maker labeling its products as “Made in U.S.A” when some parts allegedly come from China.
SourcingApr 21, 2022
De Beers Slated to Begin Diamond Exploration in AngolaThe company has signed two Mineral Investment Contracts for license areas in northeast Angola.
Policies & IssuesApr 11, 2022
US Ratchets Up Sanctions on AlrosaAlrosa is now on the Specially Designated Nationals list, meaning U.S. companies need to stop doing business with it now.
Policies & IssuesApr 05, 2022
RJC Seeking Second Round of Comments on Code of Practices UpdateThe organization began updating its Code of Practices last year, focusing on mining, precious metals, colored gemstones, and labs.
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