【San Pablo de】Impressive Emeralds from Colombia’s Coscuez Mine to be Auctioned in the United Arab Emirates

Editor’s NoteFura Gems will hold its second auction of rough Colombian emeralds in the UAE from April 3-10, 2022, following a record-setting…

【Russia, USA】World’s Largest Diamond Producer Sanctioned by US, Industry Insiders: Can’t Stop Russian Diamonds Flowing West

Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the latest U.S. sanctions targeting Russian imports, including diamonds, following the ongoing conflict in…

【European Uni】Luxury Goods at the Heart of the New Sanctions Package

Editor’s NoteThe European Union, in coordination with key G7 partners, has formalized a new round of sanctions against Russia. This latest package…

【Lausanne, Sw】Sustainable Diamonds: Does Ecology Trump Ethics?

Editor’s NoteThis article explores the paradox of synthetic diamonds, which are gemologically identical to natural stones but face market resistance….

【Tel Aviv, Is】Family of Diamond Magnate Lev Leviev Now Sues the ‘Tinder Swindler’

Editor’s NoteThis report details a new legal challenge facing Shimon Hayut, as the family he claims to be a part of seeks to recover alleged illicit…

【Japan】Survey on the Jewelry Market Conducted (2022)

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant rebound in Japan’s domestic jewelry retail market in 2021, showing a strong recovery from the…

【Colombia】Emerald Exports Tripled in the Last Year

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a remarkable rebound in Colombia’s emerald exports, which tripled in 2021 following a pandemic slump. The surge…

【Dubai, Unite】United Arab Emirates Becomes World’s Largest Rough Diamond Trading Hub

Editor’s NoteThe United Arab Emirates has emerged as the world’s leading hub for rough diamond trade, with transactions exceeding $22.8 billion in…

【Dubai, UAE】First Edition of Jewellery, Gem and Technology Show Opens in Dubai

Editor’s NoteThis report details the official opening of the inaugural JGT Dubai, the year’s first major in-person B2B jewellery and gem trade event,…

【Hong Kong; S】A $48 Million Diamond to Go Up for Auction

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the upcoming auction of “The De Beers Cullinan Blue,” a record-breaking 15.10-carat blue diamond with a…