Mining companies put brakes on diamond-advertising body October 19, 2009 A body formed to come up with generic advertising for diamonds is on hold for now, following the dismissal of former Alrosa president Sergey Vybornov. + Read More

Tiffany setting up shop on the Vegas strip October 19, 2009 Las Vegas will soon welcome a third Tiffany & Co., location. The retailer announced it is opening a store at the new CityCenter in the heart of the famed strip. + Read More

Stefan Hafner closing its doors October 19, 2009 Damas International is shutting down its money-losing unit, Stefan Hafner SPA. + Read More

Economic potential at Chidliak is favourable, says Peregrine October 19, 2009 A .64-carat diamond is the latest find at Peregrine Diamonds' Chidliak project in Baffin Island, Nunavut. + Read More

Victor awarded Mine of the Year honour October 19, 2009 Ontario's first diamond mine has been named Mining Magazine's 2009 Mine of the Year. + Read More

Egg-size diamond unearthed at Cullinan October 5, 2009 A 507.55-carat high-quality white diamond discovered at the Cullinan mine in South Africa is said to rank among the top 20 largest rough diamonds ever found. + Read More

Italy introduces new jewellery trademark October 5, 2009 The Italian Association of Chambers of Commerce (Assicor) has announced a new strategy to support Italy's jewellery industry with a distinctive trademark symbol. + Read More

August Swiss watch exports fall October 5, 2009 Swiss watch sales decreased by 22 per cent in August compared to the same time last year, despite a significant increase in exports to China. + Read More

Pantone weighs in on hot colours for Spring 2010 October 5, 2009 Hot hues for spring 2010 range from vibrant colours to neutral tones as consumers look to spice things up with colour or opt for a more cautious look. + Read More

eBay ordered to pay damages to LVMH October 5, 2009 A Paris tribunal ruled against eBay Inc, in a counterfeiting case brought on by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. + Read More