Brilliant Earth Launches the Elizabeth Taylor LAB GROWN Collection
September 27, 26
Brilliant Earth has partnered with the Elizabeth Taylor Estate to launch a 17-piece jewelry collection . . . using lab grown diamonds. Taylor's own jewelry legacy was built around major natural diamonds, historic pearls and colored gemstones, many of... Read More...
"Significant Restructuring": HB Antwerp Scales Back Botswana Operations
September 27, 26
8.03-ct Blue Diamond Could Fetch $2.6m
September 24, 26An exceptionally rare 8.03-carat blue diamond ring is expected to fetch up to £2 million ($2.64m) at auction in London next week. The center stone is a pear modified brilliant cut fancy light blue diamond graded as VS2 clarity by GIA mounted within... Read More...
Foundrae Copyright Case against Pandora can Proceed
September 24, 26A copyright lawsuit brought by jewelry brand Foundrae against Pandora can proceed, a US federal judge has ruled. Judge Colleen McMahon of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected a motion by Pandora to dismiss the ... Read More...
New World Diamond Council Warranty Rules Take Effect
September 23, 26The World Diamond Council (WDC) has introduced a revised System of Warranties that now includes a due-diligence process and broadens its remit to cover human rights, labor rights, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. The System... Read More...
Memo by John Jeffay
September 24Al Cook says diamond prices are starting to rise. Is he right? "In the last few months, we've seen the price stabilize and begin to grow," said the De Beers Group CEO said in Beijing last week. The headline numbers still look like a market in retreat.... Read More...