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Evening Star sells for US$5.4 million

The Evening Star Diamond, a 39 carat pear-shaped diamond from India’s ancient Golconda mines, was sold for US$5.4 million (US$138,000…

IDMA takes on Namibia

The International Diamond Manufacturers Association has accepted the Diamond Manufacturers Association of Namibia as its 15th member. IDMA president Moti…

Gem conference returns to Tucson

The International Colored Gemstone Association's annual Gemstone Industry and Laboratory Conference will return to Tucson this year.

Made in Italy

The Vicenzaoro Choice Fair in Italy offered jewellery buyers a huge variety of choice but one trend was highly evident…

Petra recovers 507 carat white diamond

Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 507.55 carat white diamond at the Cullinan mine in South Africa.

WFBD calls for Kimberley report

The Executive Committee of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses has called upon the Kimberley Process to release its much-anticipated…

IJT shapes up for 2010

The 21st International Jewellery Tokyo in Toyko is shaping up to be the biggest and best, according to organisers Reed…

Forevermark sales top US$100m

De Beer's Forevermark diamond jewellery collection has achieved more than US$100 million in retail sales in its first 12 months.

Tag drops Tiger

In response to Tiger Woods dramatic fall from grace in recent weeks, Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer has dropped its brand…

Pink sets vivid record

The Vivid Pink diamond sold for US$10,776,660 at Christie’s Hong Kong Sale last week setting an auction record price of…

Angelina and Brad turn to jewellery making

Hollywood megastars Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have created their first jewellery collection for Asprey in London.

Gemopolis opens Free Zone

The Gemopolis Free Zone Complex has opened in the Gemopolis Industrial Estate in Thailand.
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