The End of the (Ice) Road?
May 26, 26
The long-term future of the world's longest ice road - a vital supply line for diamond deposits in Canada's frozen north - is in doubt after the closure of one mines, financial difficulties of the other two, and milder winters. The 370-mile Tibbitt to Contwoyto... Read More...
India Now Exports More Lab Grown Carats than Natural
May 26, 26India's export volume of polished lab growns has overtaken that of natural diamonds for the first time. The tipping point came during the year to March 2026, according to figures published by the GJEPC (Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council).... Read More...
Forensic E-bike Analysis Leads to Jewelry Arrest
May 25, 26Police arrested a man suspected of stealing $78,000 of jewelry after "forensic digital analysis" of his electric bike. Investigators in Michigan, USA, linked its distinctive identifying features to their suspect, Scotty Hester, 54, after the pre-dawn break-in ... Read More...
Another Rise for Richemont Jewelry Sales
May 25, 26Richemont saw another annual rise in jewelry sales, up 8% in FY26, although watch sales fell by 4%. The Swiss luxury conglomerate delivered "strong sales growth and solid results" in the year to 31 March, with overall group sales up 4% to EUR 22.4 billion ... Read More...
CIBJO Warning over Gold-Trading Operation
May 25, 26The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued an urgent warning about a gold‑trading operation that is falsely claiming to have its endorsement. As a non‑profit representative association, CIBJO says it does not trade in any commercial products... Read More...
Memo by John Jeffay
May 21Last week's ruling against two retailers who omitted the words "lab grown" from their online diamond ads shouldn't have surprised anyone. But it did. It surprised both the retailers who had been found to have broken advertising rules, and in very different ways.... Read More...