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 ...

There is a sense of urgency to promote natural diamonds this holiday season. With market sentiment notably weak at the start of the fourth quarter, the industry has a glaring need to raise demand for ...

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 ...

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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A Cartier emerald and ruby bracelet was the top seller at the recent Sotheby’s auction in Paris, realizing EUR 480,000 ($523,965). The tutti frutti band, decorated with carved emeralds, rubies, and ...

A natural pearl and diamond pendant was the top seller at the Fine Jewels & Watches sale Sotheby’s held in Milan, fetching EUR 288,000 ($311,479). The pendant, which is embellished with a ...

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, ...

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 ...

In my seven-year run as a journalist in the close-knit diamond and jewelry industry, I’ve spoken to hundreds of people and heard numerous stories, including plenty of rumors, gossip and side comments.