There is a sense of urgency to promote natural diamonds this holiday season. With market sentiment notably weak at the start of the fourth quarter, the industry has a glaring need to raise demand for ...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) announced the shutdown of its laboratory in Ramat Gan by the end of the year due to “significant” declines in local submissions. The decrease in the number ...

Phillips is set to showcase a ring with a 3.24-carat, fancy-vivid-blue diamond at its upcoming Geneva sale, valuing the piece at up to $6 million. The Geneva Jewels Auction: THREE, which opens at the ...

RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, November 5, 2024, Las Vegas… Diamond prices declined in October but stabilized in the month’s second half. US buyers purchased for the holiday season ahead of India’s Diwali ...

A recent online auction at Christie’s made a splash as a large proportion of lots on offer, including the entire top 10, surpassed their high estimates. The highest-performing item at the Hong Kong ...

The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has revealed the winners of its 2024 Spectrum and Cutting Edge awards, marking the 40th anniversary of the former. This year’s contest, which ran from October ...

A natural pearl and diamond pendant was the top seller at the Fine Jewels & Watches sale Sotheby’s held in Milan, fetching EUR 288,000 ($311,479). The pendant, which is embellished with a ...

A Cartier emerald and ruby bracelet was the top seller at the recent Sotheby’s auction in Paris, realizing EUR 480,000 ($523,965). The tutti frutti band, decorated with carved emeralds, rubies, and ...

De Beers will begin to provide country-of-origin information for all rough diamonds larger than 1.25 carats registered on its Tracr platform that are sourced from its company’s mines. Starting in 2025 ...

It’s hard to analyze politics as it happens, because we see only the tip of the iceberg. Over time, the dealings that occur behind the scenes tend to become clearer. For now, however, it looks as ...

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A Cartier natural pearl necklace will be the star of an upcoming auction at Sotheby’s in Geneva, where it is expected to fetch up to CHF 300,000 ($347,513). The necklace, comprising five graduated ...