I have said it before, but it’s worth repeating, Mughal jewelry made in India starting around the 17th century is one of the most amazing and influential styles ever created. What keeps the…
A beacon of light in dark times, the World’s Fair debuted in 1939 in New York City amid the shadow of the Great Depression. Emblematic of the dawn of a new day,…
Alrosa’s special-size rough diamond auction (over 10.8 carats) that was held in Dubai from 19th January to 9th February, 2021 sold a total of 1,500 carats (104 stones) for $10 million. The…
The New York-based Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) said fancy colour diamond prices proved to be resilient, with minor price decreases across the board in 2020, a year that was challenging in…
Despite relatively stable consumer demand for diamonds in established markets like the U.S. and notable growth from newer markets like China, for most of the last decade the diamond industry has felt…
Gemcorp, a UK-based emerging markets trade and investment group, and Endiama, Angola’s state-owned diamond company, have entered into a joint venture agreement to develop the Mulepe diamond deposit in Lunda Norte, Angola.…
A new book, entitled “Pearls: A Practical Guide”, by pearl jeweller Wendy Graham, seeks to answer all your essential questions about pearls. What sort of pearls are these? Are these real pearls?…
While coloured gemstone trading has been hard hit in the Middle East during the pandemic, collectors will now be tempted to take gemstones out of their safes and offer them in a…
Bespoke jewellery brand Taylor & Hart has created a diamond-encrusted Haribo-inspired ring that you can *actually* propose with after being inundated with requests. The ruby-red band includes 224 rubies and is topped with an…
Gold as a driver of change – little things and big impacts While I was busy pulling together our recent research report on gold mining’s potential ability to decarbonise, I also participated in a…