【India】International Gemmological Institute Reports Strong Q1 2025 Performance and Robust Demand for Certification Services

Editor’s NoteThe International Gemmological Institute (India) Limited (IGI) has reported strong unaudited results for the quarter ending March 31,…

【Toyonaka, Os】Market for Gas-Synthesized Artificial Diamonds Expands, Also Aiming for ‘Ultimate’ Semiconductor Material

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the rise of lab-grown diamonds, which are now a significant industry. While their use in affordable jewelry is…

【Geneva, Swit】Largest Blue Diamond in Auction History, Once a Treasure of Indian Nobility

Editor’s NoteA historic blue diamond, potentially the most expensive ever sold at auction, will go under the hammer in Geneva next month. We examine…

【Geneva, Swit】The World’s Rarest Blue Diamond Goes Under the Hammer

Editor’s NoteThis season’s auction highlight is a true rarity: a 23.24-carat vivid blue diamond from the legendary Golconda mines, carrying royal…

【Geneva, Swit】The World’s Rarest Blue Diamond is Sold at Auction

Editor’s NoteThis season’s auction highlight is a true rarity: a 23.24-carat vivid blue Golconda diamond with royal provenance, set in a ring by JAR….

【Antwerp, Bel】First Industry ‘Sentenced to Death’ by Tariffs: Shipments Plummet to Just 14%

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the severe impact of recent U.S. tariff measures on the global diamond industry, highlighting a dramatic decline…

【Antwerp, Bel】Reciprocal Tariff Clouds Bring Diamond Industry to a Standstill; Antwerp’s Shipments Drop to One-Seventh

Editor’s NoteThe global diamond industry, valued at $82 billion, is facing unprecedented disruption as trade tensions and tariffs take a severe toll….

【Geneva, Swit】Piaget Announces Renowned Actress Gianna Jun as New Global Brand Ambassador

Editor’s NotePiaget has announced the appointment of acclaimed South Korean actress Gianna Jun (Jun Ji-hyun) as its newest Global Brand Ambassador….