October 15, 2011

Harry Winston bumps production at Diavik by 3%

Harry Winston Diamond shares fell 11 cents on Friday despite a successful Q3 production report. The company (TSX:HW, NYSE:HWD) said it processed 3% more ore at its 40%-owned Diavik Diamond…

October 12, 2011

World s Leading Synthetic Diamond Innovator and Producer establishes Venture Group Capital Fund to Expand Portfolio

“Synthetic diamond’s extreme properties enhance performance in new technology applications to levels not otherwise possible,” said Susie Wheeler, Managing Director, Element Six Ventures Group. “Locating the Ventures’ office in Silicon…

October 12, 2011

IDEX Online Research: Good News for Jewelers, Wealthiest Americans Maintain Income Levels

The Great Recession did not eat into wealthy families’ income levels as much as feared, based on data just released from the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2010, 20.5 percent of…

October 12, 2011

Rockwell Diamonds Completes Tirisano acquisition

Diamond miner Rockwell Diamonds completed the acquisition of the Tirisano mine project, the company announced Tuesday.

October 12, 2011

Mortensen, Batson to be Honored by JFC

Jewelers for Children will honor Pamela S. Mortensen, Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager of Fine Jewelry, Fashion Jewelry and Watches at JCPenney and Ruth Batson, Executive Director and…

October 12, 2011

Taché Certified by the RJC

DTC Sightholder Taché Company, the  diamond cutting and polishing manufacturer, has achieved certification meeting the ethical, human  rights, social and environmental standards as established by the Responsible Jewellery Council’s Member…

October 12, 2011

Pink Does Not Sale, Blue and Orange Set Records

The top item at Sotheby's Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction, a 9.27-carats fancy vivid pink VVS1 diamond, did not find a buyer at the auction. However, two fancy vivid diamonds…

October 11, 2011

Harry Winston Diamond Corp Provides an Interim Trading Update

Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (HW.TO) announced the first two months of the third quarter have seen the jewelry and watch sales continue to increase. It said sales have been particularly…

October 11, 2011

ROCKWELL DIAMONDS: Rockwell to ramp up production profile with finalization of Tirisano acquisition

VANCOUVER, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Rockwell Diamonds Inc. ("Rockwell" or the "Company") (TSX: RDI; JSE: RDI; OTCBB: RDIAF) announces the completion of the Tirisano Mine project acquisition. The effective…

October 11, 2011

Israel’s diamond trade sees doubled-digit growth in Q3

Israel's diamond industry has continued to show growth during the third quarter of 2011, according to figures published by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor's Diamond Controller Shmuel Mordechai.…