Branko Gems – Live web series for diamond identification
Hosting eight renowned diamond researchers from across the globe, the Advanced Diamond Online Academy debuts a diamond diagnosis series. An international diamond educational web series
SINGING THE BLUES
Natural blue diamonds are the rarest of the coloured diamonds. Here’s a quick primer to sing the praises of the blues. The rarest of the
Coloured diamond mining in Australia post-Argyle
The now-closed Argyle mine produced almost 90 percent of Australia’s diamonds, but until five years ago, the Ellendale mine in Western Australia was also a
Pink leads in desirability in fancy lab-grown coloured diamonds
In the last five years, the technology involved in creating coloured diamonds has significantly improved the production and consistency of the resultant lab-grown stones, making
BRILLIANT SHADES OF EARTH
When De Beers took control of the diamond market a century ago, the company defined the standard of beauty for diamonds as a clear, colourless
Smaller weddings, bigger diamonds
The pandemic continues to change the world as we knew it in strange and unexpected ways. Data research firm IBISWorld has reported that, in America
The Sputnik Covid Diamond
Russian diamond mining giant will name a recently unearthed yellow gem-quality diamond “Sputnik V” after the world’s first registered Covid-19 vaccine. The 100.53-carat rough diamond
Lucara Uncovers Two Major Diamonds in Two Weeks
Canada’s Lucara mine has had a sparkling start to 2021, with two major stones found at the company’s Karowe mine in Botswana in January. First
PRESTIGIOUS PERTH MINT JEWELLED HORSE COIN RELEASED AMID POST-ARGYLE AUSTRALIAN JEWELLERY LANDSCAPE
Argyle pink diamonds and pure gold come together in The Perth Mint’s most prestigious release of the year, and first since the Argyle Mine’s closure.
Big glowing Halloween diamond
Trick or treat took on new meaning, when a visitor to the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas found a jelly bean sized yellow
Blinging it to the Melbourne Cup
Fashionistas around Australia did not let social isolation stop them from celebrating the Melbourne Cup in style. PR personality Roxy Jacenko attended a lunch event
OPPORTUNITIES
But do you see them? In the many discussion groups and interactions that I have with diamantaires, manufacturers, wholesalers and retail jewellers, there is optimism
The Queen’s first appearance in a mask – and diamonds, of course
Queen Elizabeth II has paid tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, exactly 100 years after the soldier was laid to rest at Westminster
Experts dissect Gwen Stefani’s engagement ring
Former No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani is engaged to a country singer Blake Shelton, and with only an indistinct Instagram photograph to work with, jewellery
Diamond-level COVID protection
If you find that your fabric mask a little heavy and warm when you do the groceries, then a diamond mask is probably not for
The convertible tiara
When Princess Charlene of Monaco recently visited the country of Georgia as part European Sports Week (EWoS), she chose to pack practical and versatile items
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The most expensive diamond sold at online auction A 102 ct D flawless diamond has sold for a record-breaking price for an online auction at
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Last special roughs from Argyle in Rio Tinto tender A selection of the finest rough diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Canadian and Australian mines will be
UNCOMMONLY BEAUTIFUL WEDDING JEWELS
The white gold solitaire engagement ring for women and the simple white/yellow gold or titanium/tungsten wedding band for men have long been seen as the
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The 2020 Argyle showcase – One Lifetime, One Encounter Rio Tinto’s annual Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, the most exclusive diamond sale in the world, has
INTRODUCING UNI-DESIGN JEWELLERY
Established in January 1995, Uni-Design is acknowledged within the global jewellery industry for being a multifaceted business with cutting-edge technology. We are seen as providing
Bling still rocks at Virtual Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards might have been a virtual event this year, but this just meant the jewellery had to be more spectacular, in order to
Gemtellingence – Gübelin Gem Lab partners with CSEM to advance gemstone analysis with the power of Artificial Intelligence
Gübelin Gem Lab has teamed up with CSEM to develop a powerful machine learning platform that advances current methods used to determine gemstone authenticity and
THE SECRET IS OUT
Ciufoli has launched in Australia World-renowned jewellery designer Giacomo Ciufoli has brought his exquisite jewellery Maison Ciufoli to Australia with the official launch of his
ARGYLE DIAMOND PROVENANCE
The provenance of a diamond can have significant implications on its value. John Chapman has established Delta Diamond Laboratory primarily to address demand for certifying
Lightbox now offering 2ct diamond studs
De Beers’ lab grown diamond brand, Lightbox, has just exceeded its own original price-point ceiling of $1,000 and is now offering total weight 2ct diamond
WANT TO SELL BIGGER DIAMONDS? UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT OF SACRIFICE.
When most people want to sell more, or bigger dollar figures, they resort to the discount. It is the reality in every culture and business.
World Diamond Council names new president
Diamond dealer Edward Asscher has been named the new president of the World Diamond Council, the industry group that represents the diamond industry to the
DPA relaunches as the Natural Diamond Council
The DPA has relaunched under a new name, Natural Diamond Council (NDC). Themission of the NDC is to promote the desirability of natural diamonds and
“Real is Rare” campaign dropped by DPA
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has revealed a brave new plan to rebrand. The DPA was established in 2015 in response to De Beers having
COLOURED DIAMOND INDUSTRY DAZZLING AMID ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
In the midst of a global pandemic, an economic recession, and with Argyle mine’s looming closure, one might expect the coloured diamond industry to be
A CALCULATED RISK: COLOURED GEMS AND THE ONLINE MARKETPLACE
By Kirsten Ehrlich Davies The online world has forever altered even an ancient trade such as coloured gems. For merchants, manufacturers and consumers alike there
De Beers appoint Sally Morrison director for natural diamonds
Sally Morrison will hand over her responsibilities as Lightbox Jewellery’s chief marketing officer over the coming months and return to natural diamonds as De Beers
MOVING GIANTS
De Beers Group is collaborating on a multi-year, multi-elephant conservation project that is exactly the feelgood story the jewellery industry (and your news feed) needs
CIBJO Blue Books free during COVID-19
With the international jewellery and gemstone industry grappling with the challenge of a worldwide economic shutdown, CIBJO has announced that it will no longer be
Entries are open for the 2020 Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards
Premier diamond industry association, Diamond Guild Australia, has announced that the Diamond Guild Australia Jewellery Awards will be held once again in 2020 and is
Environmental concerns take centre stage at CIBJO congress.
CIBJO’s annual congress in Bahrain at the end of 2019 saw a busy schedule of conferences and seminars. At the Marketing and Education commission, green
ALTR Created Diamonds Launched at 2018 Showcase Jewellers Conference
A third generation diamond and jewellery manufacturer launches its created diamonds into Australia at the Showcase Jewellers conference