The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has been sold in a deal worth more than $US596.6 million ($AU896.3 million). The network of 29 grading laboratories and 18 gemmology schools, employing…
In Germany five men have been sentenced for their role in the 2019 robbery of the historic Green Vault in Dresden. The defendants, all members of the 'Remmo crime…
The three-part World of Heidi Horten at Christie's in Geneva has broken the world record for the most expensive jewelry collection to feature at auction. Part one took place…
The Bulgari Laguna Blue, a pear-shaped fancy vivid blue diamond, has been sold for $US25.5 million ($AU37.9 million) at Sotheby's Geneva. The diamond comfortably exceeded its pre-sale estimate after…
Russia's diamond mining juggernaut, Alrosa, has confirmed that Pavel Marynichev has assumed the role of CEO following the departure of Servey Ivanov. Marynichev comes to the position having served…
The world's largest diamond mining company, De Beers Group, has postponed its fifth and sixth sales cycles for the year amid concerns about dwindling international demand. The fifth cycle…
The international jewelry industry is an ever-changing landscape. ANGELA HAN reflects on Michael Hill's acquisition of Bevilles. The recent announcement that global jewelry chain Michael Hill International would acquire…
As the G7 summit in Japan unfolds public discourse surrounding a potential prohibition of Russian diamonds has once again ramped up. It's been more than a year since Russia…
Rolex's rollout of its certified pre-owned program in the US is underway, appearing in 35 Tournea and Bucherer boutiques as of 3 May. In December the Swiss watch manufacturer…
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has confirmed that Feriel Zerouki is the organisation's new president, assuming the role after serving as vice president to Edward Asscher for three years. …