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The Türkiye Jewellery Exporters’ Association (JTR) has become a trade association member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), aligning JTR…

Swarovski has announced its new partnership with pop star Ariana Grande, naming her as the brand’s latest ambassador. This collaboration…

An Auckland jewellery store, Onehunga Jewellers, was the site of a violent robbery as the business was in the process…

Pooja Jewellers in Papatoetoe, Auckland, has reopened after a violent robbery in June left its owner, Gurdeep Singh, hospitalised. During the…

Pomellato, owned by Kering, has acquired Valenza Setting Lab (VSL) to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in diamond and precious stone…

Retail NZ has expressed its approval of the newly established Ministerial Advisory Group for victims of retail crime. This initiative…

Fabergé has again collaborated with Gemfields to create the unique Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg. This $1.2 million egg, unveiled in…

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its 2024 Annual Report, entitled “The Artisans of Change: Crafting Our Future Together.” The…

Police have made additional arrests in connection to the violent robbery at Pooja Jewellers on Kolmar Road in Auckland, which…

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has commenced the first public consultation on its proposed Laboratory Grown Materials Standard (LGMS). The…

In the first quarter of 2024, Botswana’s economy contracted by 5.3%, largely due to the significant decline in global diamond…

De Beers has announced a decline in rough diamond sales, citing economic difficulties in key markets and seasonal industry trends. The…

The Gübelin Gem Lab with its three lab locations in Hong Kong, Switzerland and New York has launched its new…

Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young has welcomed the recent announcements by Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on planned changes to…

The European Union (EU) has announced significant changes to its sanctions on Russian diamonds, extending the transition period and introducing…

A jewellery store owner in Papatoetoe, Auckland, suffered severe injuries during a robbery at Pooja Jewellers on Kolmar Road around…

New Zealand retailers are facing considerable economic pressure as they transition from summer to winter in 2024. According to Retail…

Gemfields has launched a new book, titled No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems, authored by Richa Goyal Sikri. This…

Five individuals have been apprehended in relation to April’s high-profile armed robbery at a Michael Hill Jewellers store located in…

Signet Jewelers has identified fashion jewellery as the primary avenue for growth in the synthetic-diamond segment, according to CEO Gina…

Partridge Jewellers in Queenstown has recently moved to a new premises at 18 Rees Street, offering an enhanced selection of…

JCK 2024 has concluded successfully, drawing approximately 30,000 industry professionals to The Venetian and The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. Running…

Sotheby’s has announced key leadership changes within its Watch Division, with Sam Hines and Geoff Hess appointed to new roles…

De Beers Group has announced its support for the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds, emphasizing the need for practical, industry-wide,…

Pandora has announced the launch of its lab-grown diamonds collection in Denmark on June 6th, marking the first EU market…

Signet Jewelers Ltd. faced a challenging first fiscal quarter, reflecting ongoing market conditions in the US. Despite this, the company…

The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has unveiled its latest campaign, “Real. Rare. Responsible,” featuring Emmy-nominated actress Lily James as the…

Indian Lab Grown specialist Ethereal Green Diamond LLP  has announced the display of two significant lab-grown diamonds at the upcoming…

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has issued a statement supporting the G7’s decision to ban Russian diamonds from entering…

According to a report from Reuters, The United States is currently re-evaluating the stringent aspects of a Group of Seven…