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HK Fair breaks records

The 32nd edition of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair attracted a record-breaking 3695 exhibitors from 49 countries/regions…

Purple-pink diamond sells for US$17.8m

An 8.1 carat purple-pink diamond was sold for a record-breaking US$17.8 million – US$2.1 million a carat – at Sotheby’s…

IDE advances ‘Natural is real’ campaign

The Israel Diamond Exchangewill be advancing its 'Natural Is real' campaign during Israel Diamond Week in New York.

Rio Tinto tiara heads to China

Rio Tinto has created a white and champagne diamond encrusted tiara to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Chinese jeweller, Chow…

TAG turns electric

TAG Heuer has joined forces with the world's first-ever electric car open championship, the FIA Formula E Championship.

Gemfields moves into sapphire market

Gemfields, the world’s largest producer of coloured gemstones currently best known for its Zambian emeralds and Mozambican rubies, has moved…

Diamond demand reaches record highs

Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of US$79 billion in 2013, according to De Beers' inaugural Diamond…

Petra sells blue for US$27.6m

Petra Diamonds has sold the 122.52 carat blue diamond recovered from its Cullinan mine in June for US$27.6 million.

Apple unveils smart watch

After years of industry rumours, Apple has unveiled its long-awaited smart watch.

Tiffany changes design direction to a T

Tiffany’s new design director, Francesca Amfitheatrof, is making her mark on the iconic brand with the launch of her first…

De Beers moves into second-hand market

De Beers has launched a new stand-alone business, the International Institute of Diamond Valuation (IIDV), to study the second-hand diamond…

Seiko opens first boutique in US

The Seiko Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Seiko Watch Corporation, has opened the first Seiko boutique in the US.
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