【Surat, India】Embattled Diamond Industry Stares at Deeper Crisis with 25% Tariff

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the mounting pressures on Surat’s diamond industry, a critical export hub. While the potential impact of new US…

【Surat, India】IGI Expands LGD Certification Amid Industry Shifts

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the International Gemological Institute’s strategic expansion in Surat, a key hub for lab-grown diamonds. The…

【Surat, India】What De Beers Curtailing of Rough Diamond Production Means for Surat’s Polishing Industry

Editor’s NoteDe Beers, a major global diamond producer, has significantly reduced its output in response to sustained weak demand, a move industry…

【Surat, Gujar】Diamond Traders to Open Offices at Surat Diamond Bourse from January 23, 2026

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on a consensus reached to fully operationalize the Surat Diamond Bourse by January 2026, following a meeting…

【Tokyo, Japan】Japan’s Largest Lab-Grown Diamond E-commerce Site Offers Over 500,000 Loose Stones and Designs for Customization

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the relaunch of Japan’s largest customizable jewelry e-commerce platform, focusing on lab-grown diamonds. It…

【India】IGI India Reports Strong Q2 Performance, Plans Expansion to Meet Growing Certification Demand

Editor’s NoteIGI India reports strong Q2 growth with a 16% revenue increase to ₹3,009 crore, alongside plans for strategic expansion to meet rising…

【India】IGI India Reports Strong Q2 Growth with 63% Jump in Net Profit

Editor’s NoteIGI India’s strong Q2 performance, marked by a 63% surge in net profit and robust growth in certification volumes, underscores the…

【India】Explainer Details: India-UK CETA – 99% Tariff Elimination, Stronger Bilateral Trade, Catalyst for Inclusive Growth

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the signing of a major bilateral trade agreement between India and the United Kingdom. The deal, finalized after…

【France】In France, No Industrial Plan Despite the Explosion of Synthetic Diamonds

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant shift in the global diamond industry, where synthetic production is rapidly gaining market share….

Diamonds in the Rough: The Struggling Industry’s Fight Against Lab-Grown Fakes

Editor’s NoteThe diamond industry is at a pivotal moment. As lab-grown alternatives gain traction with cost-conscious consumers, legacy producers…