The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has revealed the winners of its 2024 Spectrum and Cutting Edge awards, marking the 40th anniversary of the former. This year’s contest, which ran from October ...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced the shutdown of its laboratory in Ramat Gan by the end of the year due to “significant” declines in local submissions. The decrease in the number ...

RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, November 5, 2024, Las Vegas… Diamond prices declined in October but stabilized in the month’s second half. US buyers purchased for the holiday season ahead of India’s Diwali ...

Graders at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently came across some natural diamonds with interesting inclusions, some of which resembled animal life. A round, 1.55-carat, G-color, ...

A Cartier natural pearl necklace will be the star of an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva, where it is expected to fetch up to CHF 300,000 ($347,513). The necklace, comprising five graduated ...

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Sales at Indian diamond manufacturer Asian Star dropped in the second fiscal quarter as demand for diamonds slowed. Revenue on a consolidated basis — which includes subsidiaries in the US, Dubai and ...

Sotheby’s is set to highlight two pieces featuring colored diamonds at its upcoming Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva, with each expected to bring in up to CHF 1.8 million ($2.1 million). The first is ...

The diamond-manufacturing sector is in a contradictory situation heading into the important last two months of the year. Polishing factories normally shut for an extended period during Diwali when the ...

Hong Kong retail sales dropped in September as consumers spent less on luxury items and outbound tourism increased. Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts slid 18% year on year to ...

De Beers slashed production in the third quarter and is considering further cuts. It’s also planning to reduce the number of sightholders from 2026. These concerning developments come ahead of the ...

Jewelers of America (JA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 GEM Awards, as well as its choice for a Lifetime Achievement Award. JA will hand out the awards — which honor individuals and brands ...