WJA celebrates strides for gender equality April 24, 2019 Three industry professionals will be honoured for outstanding leadership at this year’s Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) Awards for Excellence gala. + Read More

Forevermark names new CEO April 23, 2019 Diamond miner De Beers Group has promoted Nancy Liu to CEO of its Forevermark brand. + Read More

28.84-carat white diamond recovered in Australia April 23, 2019 A recent find at Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in Australia is being hailed as one of the largest gem-quality white diamonds recovered in the site’s 35-year history. + Read More

20-carat blue diamond unveiled in Botswana April 18, 2019 A gemstone that is being hailed as the largest blue diamond ever discovered in Botswana has been unveiled by Okavango Diamond Company (ODC). + Read More

Christie’s Magnificent Jewels fetches $30.3 million April 18, 2019 Christie’s New York Magnificent Jewels auction on April 16 achieved a total of US$30,315,875, with many lots selling for more than originally estimated. + Read More

425-carat stone recovered at Cullinan April 16, 2019 Mining group Petra Diamonds recovered a 425.1-carat D-colour Type II gem-quality diamond at its Cullinan mine in South Africa. + Read More

AGS bestows Robert M. Shipley Award April 15, 2019 An Arkansas-based jeweller has been presented with the American Gem Society’s most prestigious honour, the Robert M. Shipley Award. + Read More

Renard to continue in operation, says Stornoway April 12, 2019 Stornoway Diamond Corporation’s Renard Mine will continue operations despite media claims stating otherwise, the company said on Friday. + Read More

Canadians named finalists in Saul Bell Awards April 11, 2019 Two Canadian designers are among the finalists for Rio Grande’s Saul Bell Design Award competition. + Read More

Graff cuts 302-carat diamond from Lesedi La Rona April 11, 2019 Luxury jewellery brand Graff Diamonds has revealed the Graff Lesedi La Rona, the largest square, emerald-cut diamond in the world. + Read More