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 ...

A recent online auction at Christie’s made a splash as a large proportion of lots on offer, including the entire top 10, surpassed their high estimates. The highest-performing item at the Hong Kong ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s hard to analyze politics as it happens, because we see only the tip of the iceberg. Over time, the dealings that occur behind the scenes tend to become clearer. For now, however, it looks as ...

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Pandora has raised its outlook for the full year as its strategy to elevate its brand and increase its offering led to strong third-quarter sales. The Danish jeweler now expects sales to rise 11% to ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Attorney and cybersecurity expert Jennifer Mulvihill will join the Jewelers’ Security Alliance (JSA) as president, succeeding John Kennedy, who is retiring after 33 years. Mulvihill will be the first ...