The diamond industry is facing challenges on many fronts. ROBERT BOUQUET outlines these issues and details possible solutions to secure the future of the trade.

The light performance grading system calculates values for each diamond to provide an overall score. The stones are graded based on the overall strength of light performance, along with sub-component ...

The sale was expected to occur on 13 May; however, a security breach prompted the auction house to take down its website. The company hired outside security experts to aid with the breach. CEO ...

Watches of Switzerland has acquired distribution rights for jewellery brand Roberto Coin in the US. Following a $USD130 million ($AUD196.42 million) deal, the group has announced plans to expand the ...

Lab-created diamond brand Lightbox Jewelry has lowered its prices in response to changes in the market. In March, it was announced that the De Beers Group-owned diamond and jewellery brand would ‘ ...

Following a $USD130 million ($AUD196.42 million) deal, the group has announced plans to expand the Italian jewellery brand’s wholesale business to independent ...

Online registration is now open for trade buyers ahead of the Jewellery and Gem Asia (JGA) Hong Kong trade show, which will begin on 20 June.

The European Union will exclude ‘grandfathered’ diamonds from its sanctions against Russia, according to recent media reports.

The two not-for-profit trade associations have signed a heads of agreement. If members approve, the organisations will be combined into a single unified body. An amalgamation of the two associations ...

Rough diamonds imported from Russia before 1 January and polished diamonds imported before 1 March will reportedly be exempt from sanctions. A news story from Reuters cited proposals for a 14th ...

As speculation about the future of the De Beers Group continues to swirl, the world’s largest diamond mining company has reiterated its focus on China.