Kimberley Process Lifts Embargo on Central African Republic

After 11 years, the Kimberley Process (KP) has lifted its embargo on diamonds from the Central African Republic (CAR). (more…)

Nov. 15 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Jewelry sales soared in October. People are flipping the Patek Philippe Cubitus for big bucks. Pearl found in mussels meal gets set in...

Nov. 8 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Consumers sour on online shopping. Is gold rally a sign of financial “dystopia”? How the watch industry led to speeding tickets. All...

Nov. 1 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Indian-owned Antwerp diamond firm goes bankrupt. BHP says it won’t bid for Anglo again. And the “YouTube loudmouth” Swiss...

Oct. 25 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Will Trump slap 20% tariffs on Rolex? Kim Kardashian gets Skibidi Toilet necklace. And man lies to fiancée about “rare” diamond,...

Oct. 18 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: De Beers may cut sightholders. Sellers revolt at Chrono24. And 50 Cent gets trolled by jeweler he’s suing. All...

A Jeweler Has Grown Rubies in Mountings (and Thinks You Can Too)

Sofie Boons, a U.K.-based jeweler-turned-scientist, recently received a flurry of media coverage when she announced she'd grown rubies in platinum...

Oct. 11 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: Did Leonardo DiCaprio sell out Nelson Mandela? Shaun Leane leaves eponymous brand. And 50 Cent sues jeweler for using his name. All...

What Are Digital Storefronts—and Why Is Signet So Psyched About Them?

Let's say you're an engagement ring customer. You go to your local jewelry store and see a few items you like, (more…)

Oct. 4 Diamond Shavings: Your Friday Web Roundup

This week: The story of the world’s second-largest diamond. Sotheby’s struggles after art market tanks. Details on the Trump-branded watch. All...