Conflict Diamonds: Nations that Vetoed New Definition
The Kimberley Process (KP) has again failed to reach agreement on a new definition of conflict diamonds.
No Probe into Collapse of Diamond Brand with $220m Debts
The UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) decided not to investigate the luxury diamond jewelry brand Vashi, which[…]
Swarovski Cuts 400 Jobs at Austria HQ
Swarovski is to cut around 400 jobs at its headquarters in Austria and to reduce pay and[…]
India’s Polished Exports Fall Sharply in October
India's cut and polished exports fell sharply in October to $1.026bn, down 27 per cent year-on-year and[…]
$20m Pink Diamond Pulled from Sotheby’s Sale
The Glowing Rose, a 10.08-carat vivid pink diamond that was expected to sell for around $20m was[…]
Iconic Rainbow Collection Sells Just Above Low Estimate at Christie’s Geneva
The legendary Rainbow Collection more than 300 fancy coloured diamonds amassed over four decades by the late[…]
Vanderbilt Sapphire Brooch Sells for $3.6 Million at Phillips Geneva
The magnificent 42.68-carat Vanderbilt Sapphire, a gem steeped in the legacy of the Vanderbilt shipping and railroad[…]
Rare ‘Mellon Blue’ Diamond Fetches $25.5 Million at Christie’s Geneva Market Reflects Shifting Demand for Coloured Diamonds
The legendary Mellon Blue Diamond a 9.51-carat fancy vivid blue, internally flawless gem sold for $25.5 million[…]
Legendary 137-Carat Florentine Diamond of the Habsburgs Rediscovered in Canadian Bank Vault After a Century
The world of fine jewellery is abuzz with the remarkable discovery of the legendary “Florentine” diamond a[…]
Sotheby’s Geneva Showcases Exceptional Provenance and Record-Breaking Natural Diamonds
At the forefront of the Sotheby’s High Jewellery Sale is The Glowing Rose, an extraordinary 10.08-carat Fancy[…]