Regional violence and financial difficulties have beset the miner’s ruby operations in the African country. How will that affect supply? On December 24 last year, the Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) ...

Jewelers of America (JA) has introduced a three-year road map it believes will help propel the association forward and empower its members. The group developed the new strategy through extensive ...

What makes colored diamonds so special, and why do some turn out pink, some blue, and some yellow? What is special about a fancy-color diamond? Those will be among the questions we’ll attempt to ...

RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, March 4, 2025, Las Vegas… The diamond market was seasonally slow in February, with prices strengthening for round, D to G, IF to VS1 goods in most sizes. Other categories ...

It’s “dramatically” easier to sell if you develop a friendship with the customer, seasoned marketing and public relations specialist Steve Feldman tells the Rapaport Diamond Podcast. Feldman reflected ...

Alrosa’s profit and revenue fell in 2024 as sanctions on Russian diamonds and weak market demand for rough hit its bottom line. The company reported profit of RUB 19.25 billion ($215.3 million) for ...

Hong Kong’s retail sales fell in January amid a slowdown in demand for luxury goods in the municipality and a change in the timing of the Lunar New Year. Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and ...

Burgundy Diamond Mines has reported a loss for 2024 as weak demand led to a devaluation of its assets. The company posted a net loss of $94.7 million for the 12-month period, compared with a loss of ...

February 26, 2025, Las Vegas… RapNet, the world’s largest online marketplace for diamonds, gems and jewelry, has partnered with Del Gatto Finance Fund, the largest non-bank lender to the global ...

Michael Hill CEO Daniel Bracken died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 57 after an adverse reaction to medical treatment for an underlying condition. Bracken joined the Australia-based jeweler in ...

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds brand is partnering with the West Australian Ballet to grant scholarships to gifted dancers. The Rio Tinto brand will launch the Rare Gem collaboration together with ...

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has created a new standard for lab-grown diamonds and gemstones that outlines ethical practices for those in the industry. The Laboratory Grown Material ...