The Netherlands-based Dutch Diamond Technologies (DD) has created the world’s first ring that is entirely made from a lab-grown diamond. ‘Project D’, DD’s name for the ring, took a year to manufacture…
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Alrosa, the biggest diamond producer in the world, has conducted a media preview of the collection of large coloured diamonds, including unique pink, bright yellow and pink purple gems. The star of…
The Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) of New York welcomed new members to its board of directors and made an addition to its executive committee. The new board members include: Kristyn Beausoleil, national…
De Beers launched its education partnership with the National Gemstone Testing Centre (NGTC), China’s leading authority in the testing and inspection of gems and jewellery, extending the accessibility of De Beers Group’s…
In an email interview, VAISHALI BANERJEE, managing director, Platinum Guild International (PGI) India, shares her views about the strategy behind Platinum Evara’s success in the coveted bridal gifting segment, global jewellery trends,…
Our Singapore-based special correspondent RICHA GOYAL SIKRI reveals how Gemfields’ transparent and well-run operation has transformed the local ecosystem and community around the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. “213 grades of rough…
The Assure programme, a joint collaboration by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) and Signet Jewelers, has developed a universal standard to test the performance of diamond verification instruments in a consistent manner.…
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) launched the third wave of the Real is Rare, Real is a Diamond campaign with the ‘For Me, From Me’ campaign inspired by women self-purchasers, the natural…
India’s annual gold jewellery demand was stable at 598 tonnes, a drop of only 1% or 4 tonnes from the previous year, according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC’s) latest Gold Demand…
De Beers said its total revenue in 2018 increased by 4% to $6.1 billion (2017: $5.8 billion), with rough diamond sales increasing by 4% to $5.4 billion (2017: $5.2 billion), driven by…