8.03-ct Blue Diamond Could Fetch $2.6m
September 24, 26
An 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...
Natural Diamond Prices Starting to Rise, says De Beers CEO
September 22, 26De Beers Group CEO Al Cook says natural diamond prices have stabilized and are now beginning to rise, as demand increases in key markets and global supply falls. He made the comments in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) ... Read More...
Brigitte Bardot's Wedding Bracelet Sells for $65,000
September 22, 26A gold charm bracelet worn by Brigitte Bardot at her wedding to her second husband, actor Jacques Charrier, sold for EUR 56,932 ($65,400) yesterday, September 21, at a Paris auction of the French film star's personal belongings.... 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...