Burgundy Diamond Mines Limited has confirmed a major shift in its polished diamond sales strategy, announcing the closure of its cutting and polishing facility in Perth, Western Australia. The move forms part…
The Mediterranean Blue diamond was the talk of the town for its rare vivid blue colour and, as expected, made history at the Sotheby’s sale of High Jewelry in Geneva. The exceptional 10.03-carat…
From red carpets to retail counters, design trends in engagement rings are subtly shifting — and natural diamonds may be the big winners, reports diamond analyst Paul Zimnisky. U.S. actress Zendaya made…
Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal will lead a high-level delegation to Washington on 16 May to accelerate negotiations on a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India…
From the red carpet to social media, Indian talent made a resounding impact at the Met Gala 2025. Dressed in exquisitely crafted ensembles by India’s finest artisans, Indian celebrities made a big…
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has received the Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) Environmental Excellence Award for its pioneering solar power plant — the largest off-grid solar installation in Canada’s territories. Commissioned in…
In a keynote address at the opening of the Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional meeting, Feriel Zerouki, President of the World Diamond Council (WDC), urged participants to focus on expanding the definition of…
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched GemKit™ by GemKids®, a free digital learning program that brings the fascinating world of gems and minerals into classrooms and homeschools across the globe.…
Namdeb, the 50:50 diamond mining joint venture between De Beers Group and the Government of Namibia, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Namibia’s national power utility, NamPower, to collaborate on…
An advanced training programme on Tooling, Engraving, and Setting commenced on 12 May at the Ankurhati Gems & Jewellery Park in Howrah, West Bengal. The initiative is jointly organised by the GJEPC’s…