June 30, 2020
Hong Kong Retail Sales Fall Sharply in May
Sales of jewelry and other luxury items in Hong Kong plunged in May, even as the market showed signs…
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June 30, 2020
Alrosa Mine Restarts Following Virus Closure
Alrosa has resumed operations at its International underground mine following a brief suspension after several employees tested positive for…
June 30, 2020
Dubai, China Establish Diamond Partnership
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) has signed an agreement with China’s Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GZDE) that will create…
June 30, 2020
IGI Opens Doors at New York Grading Lab
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is reopening its New York grading laboratory following a three-month closure amid the coronavirus…
June 29, 2020
Forces of nacre
Forces of nacre Perfectly imperfect keshi and baroque pearls add a splash of personality to fine jewelry. By Rachael Taylor Take a look…
June 29, 2020
Gems from the Emerald Isle
For Nigel O’Reilly, it all started with trying to impress his date. Sixteen years ago, the Irish designer, then on…
June 29, 2020
Buyers Snub De Beers and Alrosa over High Prices
De Beers and Alrosa continued to see rock-bottom sales in June as buyers rejected the miners’ high rough prices in…
June 29, 2020
Pandemic Pinches Luk Fook Revenue
Luk Fook’s revenue and profit fell in fiscal 2020 as the coronavirus and social unrest in Hong Kong hampered…
June 29, 2020
Chow Tai Fook Expanding China Store Count
Pandemic or not, Chow Tai Fook has no intention of slowing its expansion into China, with plans to open approximately…
June 28, 2020
Sarine to Provide ‘Birth Certificate’ for Lucara Rough
Sarine Technologies has expanded its collaboration with Lucara Diamond Corp. to include provenance traceability for all diamonds listed on…
June 28, 2020
ISDMA Elects Nissim Zuaretz as President
The Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (ISDMA) has elected Nissim Zuaretz, founder of D.N. Diamonds, as its president.He will serve a…
June 28, 2020
Petra Seeks Buyer for Its Business
Petra Diamonds plans to sell the company as it struggles with mounting debt.The company owns the Cullinan, Finsch and…
