GIA Impostor Alert: CVD Rough Made to Mimic Natural Diamond
August 17, 26
A rough diamond submitted to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) turned out to be a CVD lab grown that had been deliberately cut to look like a natural stone. The 6.87-carat near-colorless crystal closely resembled a natural rough octahedron, say the ... Read More...
Buyer at TSL Stole $1.4m Diamonds to Fund Gambling Habit
August 17, 26
Modest Growth, and a Lab Grown Dip, for Pandora
August 15, 26
Alrosa Posts $130m Loss, Faces New Export Duty
August 15, 26lrosa posted a net loss of 10.67 billion rubles ($129.7 million) for the first half of 2026, marking a sharp reversal from its 39.03 billion rubles ($474.5 million) profit for the same period last year. Revenue fell 36% year-on-year to 74.16 billion rubles ($901.6 million)... Read More...
Sarine Posts $3.5m Net Loss, Blames Lab Growns and Higher Costs
August 13, 26Sarine recorded a net loss of $3.49 million for the first half of 2026 amid continued pressure from lab growns and challenging market conditions. The company said it expected business conditions to remain difficult, although it said anecdotal reports... Read More...
Memo by John Jeffay
August 13India's domestic jewelry market is no longer just a story about gold. Yes, gold-buying occasions in the Hindu calendar, along with the important wedding seasons, are still major drivers of demand. But there is a distinct shift away from traditional heavy,... Read More...