Indian diamond manufacturer Ankit Gems has tripled the size of its factory in Namibia in response to the growing need for diversification and as it seeks better access to rough. The expansion, which ...

The drop in diamond recoveries is a response to market conditions, but also a reflection of diminishing prospects for viable new mines. Diamond miners are postponing sales and reviewing their ...

A captivating gemstone grabbed headlines at the Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York this past December. The 16.53-carat Brazilian alexandrite was the center stone of a ring that sold for ...

Established in 1976, the Rapaport Group is an international network of companies providing added-value services that support the development of ethical, transparent, competitive, and efficient diamond ...

Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to reshape the jewelry sector, ushering in transformative advancements in design, manufacturing and retail. The pandemic’s push toward digitalization has helped ...

De Beers has unveiled its sales schedule for the coming year, with plans to hold the usual 10 sights across the 12-month period. The miner sells most of its rough to sightholders through a contract ...

The diamond industry is undergoing a significant and transformative shake-up. With a major dip in natural-diamond prices, many companies have either diversified their operations to include both ...

While the hands-on approach is still crucial, artificial intelligence is already a boon to mapping and polishing stones – and there’s more on the horizon. The diamond-manufacturing industry has made ...

Is the portrait cut the diamond shape of 2024? While not as widespread as the pear shape or emerald cut, the portrait has charmed a new generation of designers and collectors who are drawn to its ...

There’s anticipation in the air as two young miners follow their sorting supervisor into a tin-roofed structure atop a mound at the Baken mine. A sign at the entrance announces the space as the ...

As Guy Borenstein gears up for Stuller’s Bench Jeweler Workshop in March, there’s one hot topic that will be addressed for the fifth consecutive year: synthetic diamonds. There’s no shortage of ...

Weak demand and a supply glut have created a perfect storm for manufacturers. But the only true solution is at the consumer level. Talking to diamantaires in recent weeks, one trend stands out. Indian ...