HRD Antwerp Reports a Case of Polished Topaz Imitating Rough Diamonds
HRD Antwerp has reported that two large, near-colourless rough stones weighing 50.08 and 38.18 ct that were believed to be diamonds and were submitted to its research department to determine their quality, were actually...
Jeweller gives tanzanite pieces a contemporary twist
US-based jewellery retailer Diamonds International is offering a collection of classic tanzanite jewellery with a modern twist through its exclusive brand, Safi Kilima Tanzanite.
The Wow Collection features a classic tennis bracelet and a necklace,...
WDC Reiterates its Commitment to Prevent Trade of Conflict Diamonds in CAR
The World Diamond Council (WDC), in a recent announcement reiterated its commitment to the Central African Republic (CAR) in its endeavour to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds from its territory. “The WDC supports...
Common Facility Centre Inaugurated in Palanpur, Gujarat
The Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Commerce & Industry (C&I), Government of India (GoI), Smt Nirmala Sitharaman today inaugurated a Common Facility Centre (CFC) – the Ratna Abhushan Suvidha Kendra, Palanpur. The...
Antwerp’s Rough Diamond Trade Strong in June; Volumes Up Significantly
Antwerp’s trade in rough diamonds followed the trend seen last month, with exports and imports rising strongly year-on-year in volume terms, though the rise in value terms was smaller, according to figures released by...
KP Statistics: Russia Largest Producer, India Largest Importer of Rough in 2016
The Annual Global Summary report of the trade in rough diamonds in 2016 released yesterday by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) once again confirms Russia’s premier position as the largest producer country both...
De Beers calls for probe of environmental practices
The Oppenheimer De Beers Group Research Conference is to showcase its latest findings on biodiversity and ecosystem developments in the diamond tradeand has issued a call for the submission of research papers to be...
David M Robinson expands minimal rings portfolio
Jewellery and watch brand David M Robinson has expanded its product range with the addition of its ‘Cleo’ range.
The new collection features statement pieces accentuated by minimal diamond detail in 18ct rose gold....
Bank Seizes Assets of Exelco, Report Says
On June 22, KBC Bank seized assets from Exelco, a former sightholder owned by a member of the storied Tolkowsky family, according to a report in Bloomberg.
KBC, former owner of now-shuttered Antwerp Diamond Bank,...
Diamond Production at Lulo Up 63% at 4,203 Carats for June 2017 Quarter
Lucapa Diamond Company Limited said that diamond production for the June Quarter (Q2 2017) at its Lulo Diamond Project in Angola touched 4,203 carats, marking an increase of 63% y-o-y. This figure...
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