Idex Research: 1-Carat Diamonds Lost 3.5 Times More Value Than 5-Carat Stones Over Five Years
July 08, 26
Looking at the market over a five-year period removes the distortions created by the COVID-19 buying boom. During this period, 1-carat diamonds lost 47.5% of their value, compared with a decline of just 13.6% for 5-carat diamonds. The 1-carat price index includes round diamonds weighing 1.00 to 1.49 carats, in the D-K color range and IF to I1 clarities. The 5-carat category includes round diamonds weighing 5.00 to 5.99 carats, in the D-J color range and IF to SI2 clarities. Read More...
Idex Research: Rise in Chow Tai Fook's Gem-Set Jewelry Sales
July 08, 26Idex research indicates a consistent increase in the share of gem-set jewelry sales at Chow Tai Fook since FY2024. Gold jewelry remained by far the largest product category in Chow Tai Fook's portfolio, accounting for 80.8% of the Group's retail sales value in Mainland China during the second quarter of FY2026. Read More...
Jewelers of America Announces Impact Initiative Recipients
July 08, 26Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association representing businesses across the U.S. fine jewelry marketplace, has announced the recipients of its Jewelers of America Impact Initiative. Read More...
Jewelers Mutual Group Acquires Canada's CJB Insurance Services
July 08, 26Jewelers Mutual Group, the insurer and business solutions provider dedicated exclusively to the jewelry industry since 1913, has announced the acquisition of CJB Insurance Services (CJB), Canada's leading specialty jewelers block insurance brokerage. Read More...
41st World Diamond Congress to Open Next Week in Singapore
July 07, 26World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), together with the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will convene in Singapore from 12 to 15 July 2026. Read More...
Memo by Erez Jacob Rivlin
July 06De Beers' historic sale is around the corner, and the entire industry is holding its breath. Will the new owners manage to become the new "Oppenheimers" and restore glory to natural diamonds? Read More...