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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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Kering’s jewelry brands saw a significant drop in revenue in the third quarter as demand for luxury goods softened, primarily in Asia. Sales at Kering’s “other houses” segment — which includes jewelry ...

Graders at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently came across some natural diamonds with interesting inclusions, some of which resembled animal life. A round, 1.55-carat, G-color, ...

Trans Atlantic Gem Sales (TAGS) and Angola’s Sodiam sold $12.9 million worth of rough diamonds at their third tender of the year. The event featured 44 diamonds over 10.8 carats, including two stones ...

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 ...

Diamond production at Rio Tinto fell in the third quarter as unsafe terrain led the company to close its Diavik mine in Canada temporarily. Output from the mine fell 28% year on year to 542,000 carats ...