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New Synthetic Diamond Growth Method Not for Gems—Yet

Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea say they’ve developed a new way to grow diamonds that doesn’t require high pressure...

Anglo American Rebuffs BHP Takeover Bid

The board of Anglo American, the majority owner of De Beers, has unanimously agreed to turn down a $39 billion all-stock buyout offer from mining...

Sell More by Using These Fun Facts With Clients

Fun facts are pieces of useful information that go beyond nickel knowledge. They are intended as edutainment—stimulating conversation that teaches...

Anglo American Reportedly Mulling Sale of De Beers

Anglo American has held discussions related to a possible sale of De Beers, according to reports in The Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times....

De Beers Moves Auction Business to Botswana

De Beers Group is moving its auction headquarters from Singapore to Gaborone, Botswana. (more…)

Utah Jeweler Charged With Selling Undisclosed Lab-Grown Diamonds

The Utah County Attorney’s Office has charged local jeweler William David Leavitt, 53, with two felony counts for allegedly selling lab-grown...

De Beers Jewellers Names New Managing Director for North America

Caleb Bonvell, who's worked at watch brands IWC Schaffhausen and Chopard, has been named managing director for De Beers Jewellers, North America....

Tennis, Everyone! These Jewels Are About to Get Even More In Demand

Tennis jewelry—bracelets and necklaces set with a single size of diamonds or other gemstone in a line—is such a mainstay in this industry, we...

AWDC Names Interim CEO to Replace Ari Epstein

Karen Rentmeesters has been appointed interim CEO of Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), following the departure of longtime chief executive Ari...

Diamond Cutter Claims It Was Misled by WD Lab Grown

Dakota Labs, the HRA Group’s lab-grown diamond division, has sued Huron Capital, former owner of WD Lab Grown, claiming WD knew it wouldn't be able...