【Mumbai, Indi】No more 4C grading, now lab-grown diamonds are ‘premium’ or ‘standard’
Editor’s NoteThe GIA’s decision to cease applying its traditional 4Cs grading scale to lab-grown diamonds marks a significant policy shift, aiming to…
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【Carlsbad, Ca】GIA Reverting to More General Terminology for Lab-Grown Diamonds
Editor’s NoteThe Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is simplifying its grading approach for lab-grown diamonds, moving away from specific color…
【Dubai, UAE】Hamdan bin Mohammed Visits World’s Largest Diamond Tender Facility at DMCC
Editor’s NoteThis visit by Dubai’s Crown Prince to the world’s largest diamond tender facility underscores the emirate’s pivotal role in the global…
【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….
Global Diamond Market Also ‘Staggers’… Trading Plummets 85%
Editor’s NoteThis article examines shifting dynamics in the global diamond industry, highlighting the Netherlands’ role as a key European hub and the…
【Antwerp, Bel】Tariffs Also Stalling Diamond Industry, Trade Hub Shipments Drop to One-Seventh
Editor’s NoteThe global diamond trade is facing severe disruption, with shipments through key hubs like Antwerp reportedly down to a fraction of…
【USA】US Tariffs Impact International GIA Services
Editor’s NoteThe GIA has temporarily suspended sending diamonds from international locations to its U.S. labs for processing. Clients are advised to…
【Surat, India】Commodities Chronicle – India and the Diamond Sector Caught in the Storm of US Tariffs
Editor’s NoteIndia’s diamond industry, which polishes over 80% of the world’s rough diamonds, faces significant uncertainty due to new U.S. tariffs….
【Los Angeles,】Deciphering the Diamond and Gem District
Editor’s NoteThis article delves into the professional techniques used to authenticate diamonds and gemstones, offering readers reliable methods to…
【East Pilbara】New Emerald Production from the Curlew Mine, Western Australia
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the overlooked history of Australian emeralds, detailing the challenges that have kept them from the global…