Indian Jeweler Claims World Record with a 24,679-Diamond Ring
An Indian jeweler has landed a Guinness World Record with a ring made with 24,679 natural diamonds.
The Touch of Ami took 90 days to make at SWA Diamonds, in Malappuram Inkel Educity, Kerala.
It takes...
Nirav Modi’s Brother Guilty of $2.6m Diamond Fraud
Nehal Modi, younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, has been convicted by a US court of fraudulently obtaining diamonds worth over $2.6m.
Modi, 41, a diamond trader, made false representations between March and August...
Break with Tradition: Zales Launches the 185-Facet Diamond
Zales has launched a new diamond cut with 185 facets - compared with the 58, including the culet, of a traditional brilliant cut - claiming it creates a "breathtaking sparkle".
The US jeweler, which has...
J K Diamonds Institute organised a visit to Hari Krishna Factory for students
Every visit to the Hari Krishna Exports Factory is an insightful one! JK Diamonds Institute arranged a factory visit to HK for students who are prepping to step out confidently into the industry. They...
“Russian Diamonds Sponsor Killings,” says Ukraine Diplomat
A Ukrainian diplomat is urging consumers not to buy Russian diamonds, because they fund the war in her country.
Liubov Abravitova, who serves as her country's ambassador to South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique, made the...
KP Must Address “Narrow Definition” of Conflict Diamonds, says Asscher
Kimberley Process (KP) must address its narrow definition of conflict diamonds, Edward Asscher, president of the World Diamond Council (WDC) told delegates at a meeting of the global watchdog in Botswana last week.
He warned...
Joyalukkas hosts solitaire show with De Beers Forevermark at their stores across India
View the Largest Collection of De Beers Forevermark Solitaires till July 2nd, 2022
June 24, 2022: De Beers Forevermark, the world’s leading and trusted diamond jewellery brand, will showcase a collection of over 1000 diamond...
Alrosa Sticks to 35Mct Forecast, Despite Sanctions
Alrosa says it will not lower its forecast production of up to 35m carats this year - despite sanctions and banking restrictions imposed over its invasion of Ukraine.
It also said plans to re-open the...
Free Trade Deal Axes Tariffs on Israel’s Diamond Exports to UAE
Tariffs on most diamonds and jewelry exports from Israel to the United Arab Emirates will be abolished as the two countries establish closer ties.
A free trade agreement signed on Tuesday will further boost trade...
Q&A with Saul Fraiman, Master Jewelry Designer for Grandview Klein Diamond Group
We sat down with Saul Fraiman, master jewelry designer for Grandview Klein Diamond Group to discuss all things diamonds and trends within the industry.
Fraiman’s career in the industry began 50 years ago as an...
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