India's GJEPC to Join Natural Diamond Council
February 10, 26
India's Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is to join the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). It is due to become an NDC member by 1 May, once agreement has been reached over the details of its financial contribution.... Read More...
Botswana's Diamond Stockpile Hits 12m Carats
February 09, 26Botswana is stockpiling almost twice as many diamonds as the limit set by its government. It has accumulated 12m unsold carats because it cannot sell its rough at a fair price amid ongoing weak demand. The government's allowable inventory level.... Read More...
Pandora Opts for Platinum Plated Jewelry as Silver Prices Surge
February 08, 26Pandora is introducing platinum‑plated jewelry to reduce its reliance on sterling silver, after silver prices more than doubled over the past year. The Danish company, best known for its charm bracelets, has developed a new platinum‑plating process that ... Read More...
36% Slump in Gem Diamonds Revenue
February 05, 26Gem Diamonds has reported a 36 per cent drop in full year revenue for 2025. The UK-based miner also said the number of carats sold, and the average per-carat price achieved had both fallen by 20 per cent in 2025, compared with 2024. Gem's Letseng mine... Read More...
IDEX Price Report: Further Drops for Rounds and Fancies
February 04, 26Price drops dominated yet again both for rounds and fancies during January, as US tariffs on India and the continuing rise of lab growns took their toll. Among 1.00-cts to 1.24-cts rounds, the price of almost all G+ and VVS2+ goods fell. 0.80-cts to 0.89-cts... Read More...
Memo by John Jeffay
January 15There's a lot we can learn from De Beers and the launch of its standalone Forevermark stores. It's chosen India as the test bed for its new retail approach, and it has set a very clear agenda. It's targeting high earners, especially affluent women buying gifts for themselves... Read More...