At ALROSA’s auction held in New York from September 17, 2018 to October 5, 2018 of special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats), the Company garnered a total revenue of US$ 7.9 million. More than 90% lots with total weight of over 1.300 carats were sold.

The Jaipur regional office of The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted an "Industry Interaction with Banks" on Friday, October 12 as part of its event series ‘The Dialogue - A New Beginning’.

Stornoway Diamond Corporation announcing production and sales results of the Renard Diamond Mine for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 (third quarter) said that it had sold 184,620 carats in two tender sales for gross proceeds of C$ 24.7 million; realising an average price of C$ 134 per carat or US$ 103 per carat. Third quarter diamond sales represent diamonds recovered during the second quarter, the Corporation clarified.

Last week, the Museum of Gems and Jewellery Jaipur celebrated its first anniversary at a special function graced by senior government officials and senior members of the gems and jewellery trade in the city.