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Blue diamond auction

One of the most valuable blue diamonds in existence will be auctioned by Sotheby’s in April. The De Beers Cullinan…

Royal Jewels

On February 6, Queen Elizabeth commemorated a historic 70 years on the throne with a tea party at Sandringham House,…

Nadja Swarovski steps down

After 26 years in the family business, Nadja Swarovski, the public face of the Austrian crystal giant, Swarovski International Holding,…

Christina Lang Assael, President & CEO of Assael, Inc.

Led North America’s Premier House of Rare Pearls and Ethically Sourced Coral New York – Christina Lang Assael, President and…

VDB and Co-host IGI raise over $35K for JFC with first-ever lab grown diamond charity auction

Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB), together with its co-host International Gemological Institute (IGI) raised over $35,000 for Jewelers for Children with…

Gem and jewellery sector’s CSR initiatives touch thousands of lives

·         Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council compiles a book titled ‘Jewellers For Hope’ showcasing the public-spirited side of the sector ·         A…

Rough market thrives in Antwerp and outperforms 2019

Figures on the rough diamond trade in Antwerp in the first six months of the year demonstrate the city is…

The Queen’s jewellery always has emotional significance

Queen Elizabeth II attended the 2021 state opening of the UK parliament wearing a sentimental favourite accessory, a set of…

36 engagement rings left on a train

A New York assistant train conductor has been dubbed a “gem” and honoured with a commendation ceremony after he handed…

What a Spectacle!

Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction will offer the Spectacle diamond for sale in May. The 100.94 ct, D colour, internally…

Exceptional blue diamond unearthed in South Africa

Petra Diamonds has announced that it has recovered a 39.34 carat Type IIb blue diamond at the Cullinan mine in…

Pandemic highlights importance of on-line presence for diamond jewellery retailers

The pandemic has taken a negative toll on many industries but there have been some positives for the diamond sector,…
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