May 16, 2018
WFDB Asks Ernie Blom to Remain as President
Ernie Blom is poised to serve another two years as president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), after…
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May 16, 2018
Storied Blue Diamond Sells for $7M at Sotheby’s
The historic Farnese Blue diamond smashed its pre-sale estimate at Sotheby’s auction in Geneva on Tuesday.The 6.16-carat, pear-shaped, fancy dark grey-blue…
May 16, 2018
India’s Polished Exports Rise
India’s polished-diamond exports grew 14% in April, according to data the nation’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) released recently.Shipments increased…
May 15, 2018
GIA Tracking Program Gains Traction
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has advanced its Mine to Market (M2M) diamond-tracking initiative beyond the pilot stage, the…
May 15, 2018
Spence Diamonds Names First Marketing Chief
Spence Diamonds has appointed Frank Hamlin as its first chief marketing officer. Hamlin (pictured) was previously executive vice president and chief marketing officer…
May 15, 2018
Mountain Province Revenue Rises Amid Asia, US Demand
Mountain Province saw $52 million in revenue from its Gahcho Kué mine in the first quarter of 2018 amid strong demand…
May 15, 2018
Blues Top Fancy Color Prices
Fancy blue diamonds outperformed other major color categories in price terms during the first quarter, the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) said.Prices…
May 14, 2018
London Bourse Adds Millennial to Board
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has appointed three new members — including a millennial — to its board, the exchange said…
May 14, 2018
Diamond Cryptocurrency Startup Receives $1.6M
Israeli startup Carats.io received first-round funding for its diamond cryptocurrency venture, the company said Monday. The enterprise, which is working in partnership…
May 14, 2018
Firestone Promotes Paul Bosma to CEO
Firestone Diamonds has appointed industry veteran Paul Bosma to succeed Stuart Brown as CEO from July 1, the company said Monday. Bosma…
May 14, 2018
Titan Sees Rise in Jewelry Revenue
Titan Company’s sales grew in fiscal 2018, driven by successful marketing activity, as well as government regulations that favored the more…
May 13, 2018
Robust Demand Drives Alrosa Sales Jump
Alrosa’s sales grew 28% year on year to $405.3 million in April amid strong demand for goods and an optimistic market…
