Kering has signed an agreement to buy a 20% stake in Italian-headquartered jewelry manufacturer Raselli Franco Group. The purchase will take place over multiple phases, Kering said last week. The ...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently examined a colorless lab-grown sapphire that showed signs of “quench-crackle and dye” treatment, a common color-altering procedure. The 12.65-carat ...

Brian Gilbertson, former chairman of Gemfields, died aged 82 on December 17 after a long illness, the company said last week. Gilbertson stepped down as chairman and director of the company in 2019.

LVMH has named Laura Burdese as the next CEO of Bulgari, with her appointment taking effect in July 2026. Burdese joined the group almost a decade ago, starting as the CEO of Acqua di Parma, LVMH said ...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently found a natural diamond that reacted like a lab-grown stone when exposed to ultraviolet light. The oval, 2.50-carat, D-color, VS1-clarity diamond, ...

The Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added-value services that support the development of ethical, transparent, competitive, and efficient diamond and jewelry markets.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned the Botswana government against increasing its stake in De Beers, citing the country’s economic woes and dependence on diamonds. The challenging ...

Diamonds Do Good (DDG) will present awards to three honorees — including Tiffany & Co. — at a Las Vegas ceremony next spring, recognizing their positive impact on the global diamond industry. The ...

US retail sales continued to improve in November as the holiday shopping season got underway, and spending stayed in line with industry projections. Revenue from consumer shopping rose 0.6% compared ...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is redesigning its colored-gemstone reports and expanding the country-of-origin information the lab offers. The institute already has origin-determination ...

The diamond industry is undergoing a significant and transformative shake-up. With a major dip in natural-diamond prices, many companies have either diversified their operations to include both ...

The drop in diamond recoveries is a response to market conditions, but also a reflection of diminishing prospects for viable new mines. Diamond miners are postponing sales and reviewing their ...