Two matching diamonds, weighing 35.77 carat and 35.61 carat, were sold for $8.3 million and $8.1 million at Christie's Magnificent Jewels auction at Hong Kong Tuesday.
Jewelers supplier Stuller started to offer Royal Asscher Cut sapphire through an exclusive partnership. Loose stones are available now on Stuller's website.
In a bid to educate and engage consumers on the 4Cs, the GIA just released an iPad app for consumers. A retailer version of this app, designed to be used at point of sale, is also downloadable free from GIA’s retailer support site.
Belgium increased its polished diamond stocks in October, according to the latest official figures. At the same time, trade was at a lower level by most parameters compared to business in September or year-over-year.
Despite strong third quarter economic strength in the U.S., the OECD says that the latest data continues to point to a slowdown in economic activity in most OECD countries and major non-member economies.
Gold demand in the third quarter of 2011 reached 1,053.9 tons, an increase of 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Demand totaled $57.7 billion, an all-time high in value terms according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trend...
Gold demand in the third quarter of 2011 reached 1,053.9 tons, an increase of 6 percent compared to the same period last year. Demand totaled $57.7 billion, an all-time high in value terms according to the World Gold Council’s (WGC) Gold Demand Trend...
Platinum Guild International USA (PGI-USA) yesterday (Wednesday) announced the launch of a dedicated press website, www.pgi-press.com The association is calling on jewelry designers to submit their platinum product photos and press materials for consid...
UAE-based Dhamani Jewels yesterday (Wednesday) announced the opening of its global headquarters in Almas Tower at the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (‘JLT’) Free Zone. The opening of the 10,000 square foot office on the 55th floor of the region’s tallest ...
Diamond Development Initiative International and Responsible Jewellery Council have agreed to cooperate on a range of topics including improving social, environmental, labor practices and good governance in the artisanal diamond mining sector.
Both rough and polished diamond have risen in Mumbai. Rough prices have gone up by between 8- and 10 percent, while polished prices have firmed up between 2 and 5 percent.
The number of Americans who will make purchases in more discretionary gift categories is rising, with people planning to purchase more jewelry - 21.2 percent vs. 20.3 percent last year, according to a recent survey.