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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) confiscated a shipment containing 875 pieces of counterfeit jewelry with a retail price value over $3.7 million – had the items been genuine.
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A 12.46-carat diamond ring led Doyle’s New York sale, where it beat its high estimate to sell for $457,700.
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Elmwood’s sold a Verdura jewel at its recent auction in London, where it fetched GBP 23,750 ($32,400).
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A 4.74-carat diamond will lead the upcoming Bonhams sale in Sydney, where it has an upper estimate of AUD 180,000 ($129,030).
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The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the diamond bourses in Singapore, Shanghai and Tokyo to create trade and collaboration opportunities among the regions.
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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently studied a purple diamond that had undergone color treatment through exposure to irradiation and annealing.
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Pandora’s sales improved in the second quarter, as it expanded its network and launched a new collection.
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Natural diamonds in all sizes are seeing a recovery in demand, with notable stability in the balance between mined and lab-grown stones, according to Titan Company. rapaport.com/news/titan-natu…
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India’s Titan Company reported strong jewelry growth in the first fiscal quarter amid solid holiday demand and stable gold prices.
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The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) won a case in the Northern Cape High Court in Kimberley to suspend the liquidation of the Ekapa mine, which will instead enter business rescue.
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Sales at Lucara Diamond Corp. dropped in the second quarter as the miner sold less, and smaller stones brought in a lower average price.
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Petra Diamonds will put its Finsch mine on the market after its business rescue practitioners were unable to find a viable method for restarting operations.
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The Indian government has tabled a bill granting a 15-year tax holiday for foreign companies selling rough diamonds in special notified zones (SNZs).
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The days when clients would walk into a jewelry store and choose an engagement ring out of the case are now few and far between. Today, the majority of clients are looking for custom engagement rings tailored to their personal style.
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Sales of hard-luxury goods in Hong Kong rose further in June amid economic expansion, higher salaries and an increase in inbound tourists.
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All four major diamond categories posted flat or positive figures in July, the first such month since March 2025.
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Anglo American is not in exclusive talks with any individual bidder for De Beers, the parent company’s CEO said Thursday in interviews with business media.
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Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) sold more than $21 million in goods at a recent tender, with prices exceeding expectations.
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De Beers’ deficit narrowed in the first half of 2026 as the company reduced its expenses and enjoyed more stable pricing.
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Gem Diamonds’ revenue increased 33% year on year to $59.5 million in the first half as resilience in the large-stone market boosted prices.
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