An international investor has purchased 71 million shares in mining company Star Diamond that belonged to a previous partner of its Fort à la Corne diamond-exploration project. The unnamed investor ...

The Diamond Council of America (DCA) and Jewelers of America (JA) have reopened a fund dedicated to collecting donations for those in the industry who have been affected by California wildfires. The ...

Ethical Metalsmiths has elected industry veteran Brandee Dallow as president, succeeding Christina Malle. Dallow took up the position on January 1 for a period of two years, the group — which focuses ...

Zambia has reintroduced a 15% export duty on all precious gemstones, posing a major hurdle for Gemfields, which operates the country’s Kagem emerald mine. The government revoked the 2019 duty ...

US online spending was strong over the holiday season, reaching a record high as consumers took advantage of steep discounts, according to Adobe Analytics. Total online sales for the ...

De Beers and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have established a joint program to support India’s natural-diamond trade, providing education and promotional assets. Through the new ...

Anita Diamonds CEO Chirag Shah joined the Rapaport Diamond Podcast to explain how the Antwerp-based polished dealer has achieved growth despite difficult trading conditions. The company’s revenues ...

RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, January 7, 2025, Las Vegas… The diamond market was stable in December, with holiday sales matching the industry’s modest expectations. Rapaport reduced prices on the Rapaport ...

Turnout was high at IIJS Signature, the first jewelry trade show of 2025, which focused mainly on the domestic jewelry, diamond and gemstone markets. Sentiment was upbeat among suppliers of 22-karat ...

US online holiday sales grew 4% year on year as consumers spent money they had been saving during the first half of 2024. Revenue came to a record $282 billion for the November-to-December holiday ...

There were more carats than celebrities on the red carpet at the 2025 Golden Globes on Sunday, with statement necklaces and intricate brooches capturing the spotlight. From oversize diamond chokers to ...