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Diamond mine reaches settlement amid claims of human rights abuses

Petra Diamonds Ltd has reached a $6 million settlement after claims of human rights abuses at the Williamson mine in Tanzania. The allegations came to

The Spectacle finds a buyer

A diamond named “The Spectacle” has sold for $14.1 million at Christie’s Geneva’s Magnificent Jewels sale in May. The emerald-cut 100.94-carat D-colour, internally flawless Type

Celebrities are finding love

… along with diamonds and pearls. Tallulah Willis, daughter of Hollywood greats Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, has announced her engagement to director Dillon Buss.

The Queen’s jewellery always has emotional significance

Queen Elizabeth II attended the 2021 state opening of the UK parliament wearing a sentimental favourite accessory, a set of two art deco aquamarine clip

36 engagement rings left on a train

A New York assistant train conductor has been dubbed a “gem” and honoured with a commendation ceremony after he handed in a treasure trove of

PALLOYS POINTS: JEWELLERY DESIGN IN THE DIGITAL AGE Precision and finesse with the Palloys Design Team

CAD has been a large part of the jewellery industry since the turn of the century and is continuing to revolutionise the design process. PALLOYS

Once in a Blue Moon

The very last diamonds from the Argyle mine Rio Tinto has unveiled a preview of its final showcase of rare Argyle pink, red and blue

Chemgold launches Melbourne office

Chemgold is proud to have launched an office in the Melbourne CBD. Now all their trusted and reliable products and services will be more accessible

What a Spectacle!

Christie’s Geneva Magnificent Jewels auction will offer the Spectacle diamond for sale in May. The 100.94 ct, D colour, internally flawless diamond from Russia is

Public tender of Australian pink diamonds announced

A Sydney-based technology start-up is searching the globe for pre-owned Australian pink diamonds to be included in a Public Tender conducted in late June. Believed

Bling at the BAFTAs and SAG

British actors brought out their best bling for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) in April, and the overall look was eclectic glamour. Rene Zellweger

Watch federations joins CIBJO

CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has confirmed the membership of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH. CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri welcomed the decision,

Free gem courses online

The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has launched a series of free-of-charge, online courses, entitled “Understanding Gemstones.” With each covering a specific gem, the courses are

Three fancy coloured diamonds lead sales at Christie’s

Three rings featuring fancy vivid colour diamonds created a sensation at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels, selling for a combined price of $8.4 million at the New

Gemfield’s ruby auction

Gemfields has held its first auction of rough rubies since 2019, and the event has proved to be a success, easing the burden of a

Prince Philip’s jewellery designs

As tributes pour in for the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, his talent for jewellery design is being overlooked in contrast to his sporting