Russian Diamond Ban Will Have “Sunrise Period”
The G7's sanctions on Russian-mined polished diamonds, set to go into effect March 1, will have a six-month “sunrise period” to let the industry...
The Engagement Ring Trend That’s Ahead of the Curve
The sharp, angled silhouettes of deco-inspired design may be perennial bridal favorites, but in 2024 engagement rings distinguished by rounded,...
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...
Here’s What Wedding Rings Look Like in a Tradition-Busting Boutique
Long before designer jewelry boutiques became a staple of hip shopping neighborhoods across the country, there was Roseark. Since 2008, the Los...
M&M’s Lab-Grown Diamond Ad Airs During Super Bowl
An M&M’s commercial during Super Bowl LVIII was built around the candy brand's “Almost Champions Ring of Comfort,” a consolation prize...
U.S. Confirms Russian Diamond Sanctions Will Start March 1
On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) confirmed that its new sanctions on Russian diamonds will begin March 1....
Botswana Earmarks $65 Million to Buy 24% of HB Antwerp
Botswana’s budget for the coming fiscal year includes money for its long-planned purchase of 24% of diamond company HB Antwerp, a deal that could...
Anglo American Mulls Writing Down Value of De Beers
De Beers corporate parent Anglo American said it was assessing the diamond producer's “carrying value” in the midst of the diamond market’s...
Diamond Groups Complain About Kimaï’s ‘Dragons’ Den’ Segment
Three jewelry organizations have written an open letter to the BBC complaining about the episode of reality series Dragons' Den featuring lab-grown...
Lab Reports a Rise in Undisclosed Lab-Grown Colored Diamonds
Grading lab Gemological Science International (GSI) has seen an increase in undisclosed laboratory-grown brown, yellow, and pink diamonds...
De Beers Sees “Gradual” Improvement in Market This Year
De Beers anticipates that 2024 will be "a year of recovery” for natural diamond sales, but any turnaround will not happen right away, CEO Al Cook...