Industry News
Stories shaping the diamond and jewelry trade, covering markets, trade flows, and exhibition developments, with the latest reports shown first.
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2026-09-21
The Weekend Post reports that Botswana’s due diligence on its options for the De Beers stake is nearing completion. See the source for the current status and the choices in front of Gaborone.
2026-09-17
Rapaport’s mid-September market comment surveys trading conditions across the major diamond centers. See the source for center-by-center detail and price movements.
2026-09-17
Rapaport reports on the results of Sotheby’s autumn high jewelry sale in Hong Kong. See the source for the sale total, top lots, and category performance.
2026-09-16
Rapaport reports on Deloitte’s U.S. holiday retail spending forecast for the coming season. Read the full article for the projected figures.
2026-09-15
IDEX reports that Sarine’s GCAL certification arm has opened a new grading laboratory in Mumbai, adding to its existing facilities. Read the full article for details.
2026-09-15
National Jeweler interviews Signet’s Joan Hilson on natural diamond demand and holiday positioning. Read the full Q&A for her comments.
2026-09-14
Rapaport reports that Macy’s lifted its full-year sales outlook, with fine jewelry among the stronger categories. Read the full article for the numbers.
2026-09-13
ANI reports on remarks by India's Union Home Minister at a gem and jewellery awards ceremony in Mumbai, calling on the sector to develop the full lab-grown diamond value chain within India. See the source for the full remarks.
2026-09-13
The Sunday Standard reports that Botswana and Angola are stepping up joint efforts to protect natural diamond value against lab-grown competition. Read the source for the full account.
2026-09-12
Coverage of GJEPC’s August 2026 export data for India’s gem and jewellery sector. Read the original article for the category-level figures.
2026-09-11
Mining Weekly reports on the outcome of Gemfields’ latest rough emerald auction held in India. See the source for the full sale figures and bidder detail.
2026-09-10
Diamond World reports on a Surat lab-grown diamond trade meeting addressing discounting and margin pressure. Read the full article for the association’s position and figures.
2026-09-10
Kitco reports on Metals Focus research into how record gold prices are reshaping global jewelry demand. Read the original for the forecasts and figures.
2026-09-09
Rapaport reports on Signet Jewelers' second-quarter results and revised full-year outlook. Read the full article for the segment figures and guidance.
2026-09-08
Rapaport reports on a US Securities and Exchange Commission fraud case involving the former chief executive of luxury jeweler Lugano Diamonds. Read the original for the allegations.
2026-09-07
Rapaport reports on remarks by former De Beers chief executive Gareth Penny at the CIBJO Centenary Congress about how the natural-diamond trade should position itself. See the full article for his argument.
2026-09-06
Rapaport reports on the London Diamond Bourse’s recommended terminology for lab-grown stones and the disclosure rationale behind it. See the article for the full guidance.
2026-09-06
Rapaport reports on Bain & Company’s outlook for U.S. holiday-season retail and where jewelry sits within consumer spending intentions. See the article for the forecast details.
2026-09-06
Rapaport reports on HRD Antwerp’s investment in expanded grading capacity in Mumbai. Read the full article for capacity and staffing details.
2026-09-03
Lucara Diamond’s senior secured bond issue has been admitted to trading on Euronext Oslo Børs. The step relates to the financing behind the Karowe underground project in Botswana. See the source for terms.
2026-09-03
Rapaport covers Gem Diamonds' latest half-year results and the rough-price environment at its Lesotho operation. Read the article for the reported figures.
2026-09-02
Rapaport’s August price report reviews month-over-month RAPI movements across the main round-diamond categories. See the source for the category-level figures.
2026-09-02
Diamond World reports on the shrinking number of junior and alluvial diamond miners in South Africa and the effect on rough supply. Read the full article for the figures.
2026-09-01
Rough & Polished reports on a court-ordered release of Indian diamond-cutting employees held by Namibian immigration authorities. Read the full article for the case details.
2026-08-31
Rapaport reports that Dubai’s DMCC has established a dedicated vertical for lab-grown diamonds as regional trade in the category expands. Read the full article for the specifics.
2026-08-31
Rapaport reports continued year-on-year growth in Hong Kong’s jewelry and watch retail category for July. Read the full article for the figures.
2026-08-31
Rapaport reports on a GIA analysis of a synthetic diamond fashioned to resemble natural rough. Read the full article for the laboratory’s findings.
2026-08-31
Mountain Province Diamonds reported a change in its chief financial officer, with the departing executive continuing in an advisory role through the transition. See the source for details.
2026-08-27
Rapaport reports on a U.S. Treasury decision extending the window for importing certain grandfathered Russian-origin diamonds. This is relevant to importers managing legacy inventory and provenance paperwork. Read the source for the exact terms.
2026-08-27
Rapaport reports on Hong Kong jeweler Chow Sang Sang’s latest half-year performance and the role of gold demand. Useful context for retail trends across Greater China — see the source for the figures.
2026-08-26
Rapaport’s latest intelligence report assesses where the diamond trade stands heading into the second half of the year. It is aimed at buyers and manufacturers weighing inventory and purchasing decisions. The specific data points and market readings are available in the original report.
2026-08-26
Trade publications report that the AGTA now requires members to use specific terminology when describing man-made stones, alongside an updated information manual. Read the full article for the details.
2026-08-25
Rapaport reports on Alrosa’s progress toward a state-backed domestic diamond cutting and polishing cluster in Russia. Of interest to manufacturers and rough buyers tracking supply-chain shifts. See the source for specifics.
2026-08-24
India's Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council met customs authorities in Delhi to discuss clearance and examination practices affecting exporters. Read the source for the specific issues raised.
2026-08-23
Rapaport reports on new cooperation agreements between the Qatar Diamond Exchange and diamond bourses in Asia. Read the full article for the parties and terms.
2026-08-20
Rapaport reports on the appointment of a new board chair at Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company. Read the full article for the appointment details.
2026-08-19
Precious-metals markets moved sharply in mid-August 2026 on monetary-policy and geopolitical drivers. The recap covers the price action and the factors behind it.
2026-08-18
IDEX Online reports on Russia’s move to restructure how its rough diamonds reach export markets and how they are taxed. Read the full article for the specifics and timeline.
2026-08-13
India’s export-promotion council has published cumulative gem and jewellery trade figures for the opening months of the current fiscal year, with a segment-by-segment breakdown available in the release.
2026-08-11
Rapaport reports on the latest half-year results from Alrosa, one of the world’s largest rough-diamond producers, against a backdrop of soft demand. The financial details and management’s assessment of the market are available in the original article, which is relevant for anyone tracking producer health and its effects on rough supply.
2026-08-11
Coverage of the Russian government's decision to delay a planned export duty on rough diamonds that had been set to begin in September. See the source for the confirmed timeline and scope.
2026-08-07
Lucara Diamond has published its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results, including recent large-diamond recoveries at its Karowe mine. Detailed figures are in the company release.
2026-07-26
Rapaport’s Intelligence Report examines fluorescent diamonds and an upcoming change to GIA grading reports expected in Q4 2026. See the source for the data and analysis.
2026-07-24
GJEPC's Solitaire reports on the new U.S. Section 301 tariff structure applying to Indian gem and jewelry exports beginning in late July. Read the source for the full scope.
2026-07-23
JCK covers De Beers’ second-quarter production report, showing sharply higher output alongside lower per-carat pricing. Read the full article for the complete figures.
2026-07-22
GJEPC data shows a strong year-on-year export recovery for June 2026, including growth in cut and polished diamonds. See the source for the category breakdown.
2026-07-15
Rapaport reports that the sale-and-investment process for Canada’s Ekati mine ended without a qualifying offer, moving the operation toward closure. Read the full article for details of the process and the supporting figures.
2026-07-13
National Jeweler reports on De Beers' decision to halt production at Venetia, South Africa, for two years, alongside corporate restructuring. Details and timeline at the source.
2026-07-12
Rapaport covers AWDC's half-year statistics for Antwerp's rough and polished trade, showing diverging volume and value trends. Full figures at the source.
2026-07-10
A market commentary examining recent momentum in polished diamonds and what a primary-market pricing move may indicate about sentiment. Useful for purchasing and inventory timing decisions.
2026-07-09
Coverage of the changes De Beers made at its July sales cycle to official rough pricing and to the size of its authorized buyer group. Relevant to anyone tracking primary-market supply structure.
2026-07-09
Rapaport reports on a memorandum of understanding between the London Diamond Bourse and the Dubai Diamond Exchange. The original source provides further details on the agreement’s scope and signatories.
2026-07-08
Heera Zhaveraat reports on the India–UK FTA coming into force this month and what trade bodies expect it to mean for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. Read the full article for the specifics.
2026-07-07
De Beers has reduced official rough prices amid weak demand and competition from lab-grown diamonds, providing relevant context for pricing benchmarks and supplier strategy.
2026-06-21
Antwerp World Diamond Centre ran an inaugural sale of traceable artisanal goods sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Relevant to provenance and ethical-sourcing strategy.
2026-06-18
Mid-June Rapaport market commentary examines how natural diamond demand is splitting by stone size in the US. Relevant for purchasing priorities and inventory mix.
2026-06-18
U.S. retail sales rose again in May, extending a run of monthly gains and providing a useful demand signal for the diamond and jewelry pipeline.
2026-06-18
Swiss watch exports rose in May after a soft stretch, led by several key markets. Relevant as a broader luxury-demand proxy for fine jewelry.
2026-06-17
Rapaport reports on Mountain Province Diamonds' emergency liquidity transaction, in which the company sold future rough diamond receivables to its majority shareholder at a significant discount. Relevant for any participant monitoring the financial health of junior miners and Canadian rough supply continuity.
2026-06-15
Rapaport reports on Petra Diamonds’ plan to place the Finsch mine into business rescue and consolidate operations at Cullinan, with South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers strongly opposing approximately 1,800 planned layoffs across both sites.
2026-06-14
GIA has announced the introduction of cut grades for oval, marquise, and pear-shaped diamonds beginning in 2027, addressing a long-standing grading gap that has left fancy shape quality assessment without a standardized industry benchmark.
2026-06-14
Rapaport covers Chow Tai Fook's fiscal year financial results, showing a strong profit recovery driven by Hong Kong tourism demand and a strategic shift toward higher-margin branded product lines in mainland China.
2026-06-11
JCK covers De Beers' 2025 Diamond Acquisition Study, documenting a structural shift in U.S. natural diamond demand toward younger buyers and non-bridal purchase occasions, with average per-piece spending reaching new highs.
2026-05-12
Mountain Province Diamonds recovered a record 2.0M carats in Q1 2026 but realized only $47 per carat, recording a C$65.1M net loss and selling US$1M of receivables to stay liquid.
2026-05-07
Lucara Diamond posted Q1 2026 sales of $21.8 million, down from $30.3 million a year earlier, while Karowe Underground capex reached $472.4 million of a $779.2 million total budget.
2026-05-07
Rapaport’s weekly market commentary shows mixed April RAPI results, firmer pricing for larger 2 ct-plus goods, and solid U.S. retail demand heading into the seasonally slower summer period.
2026-05-07
Anglo American’s CEO has outlined a likely consortium sale structure for De Beers, with African producer governments, including Botswana, Angola, and Namibia, expected to hold significant stakes alongside private bidders. Full coverage is available from Diamond World and JCK.
2026-05-06
Pandora introduced per-stone CO2e disclosure for its lab-grown diamond collection on May 6, labeling carbon as the '5th C' alongside cut, color, clarity, and carat.
2026-05-04
Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, owner of Canada’s Ekati mine, filed for CCAA insolvency protection on May 1, citing tariffs, weak demand, and pressure from lab-grown diamonds.
2026-05-01
De Beers’ Sight 4, held April 27-30, was described by participants as weak and stagnant, with sightholders resisting prices on 5-carat-and-larger rough as polished-yield economics no longer justify current asking levels.
2026-05-01
India’s export data reached an important milestone: lab-grown diamond export volumes exceeded natural-diamond export volumes for the first time in April 2026, according to GJEPC trade figures. JCK and Edahn Golan cover the implications.
2026-05-01
Edahn Golan's Q1 2026 report documents continued wholesale price erosion across lab-grown diamond categories, with 3-carat rounds leading the decline. Full data in the linked report.
2026-04-29
The diamond market is bifurcating sharply: Sotheby’s Hong Kong logged an 89% sell-through rate in April, while rough prices fell 19% and De Beers cut its sightholder list from 69 to approximately 45 buyers.
2026-04-28
De Beers' Q1 2026 consolidated rough diamond sales rose 25% to $648 million after January price cuts on 1–2 carat rough, though average realized prices fell 19% to $101 per carat.
2026-04-26
Antwerp polished-diamond prices rose 12% year over year in Q1 2026, while rough prices fell 27% to $72 per carat, a divergence the AWDC described as a sign of gradual recovery.
2026-04-23
Large, high-quality diamonds are driving market stability as industry participants defer purchases ahead of the De Beers sight scheduled April 27-30, while Angola reports 2025 production rose 8% to 15.2 million carats.
2026-04-16
LVMH’s watches and jewelry sales fell 2% to $2.9 billion in Q1 2026 due mainly to unfavorable currency movements, while Kering’s jewelry revenue rose 14% to $317 million, reflecting different brand and category performance within the same broader economic environment.
2026-04-16
Anglo American's De Beers divestment entered its final bid round with three competing consortia — led by former De Beers CEOs and a diamond trader — and Botswana joining as a stakeholder.
2026-04-16
The April 16 Rapaport Market Comment reports continued RAPI weakness in sub-1ct categories (-1.1% to -3.5% for March), with 2ct+ fancy shapes maintaining premium over rounds as buyers remain cautious and order-driven.
2026-04-15
India's cut and polished diamond exports contracted 8.52% to $12.16 billion in FY2025-26, driven by a 44.92% collapse in US shipments from tariff pressure, while UAE and Hong Kong partially offset the loss.
2026-04-13
Gold spot price trades at $4,789/oz in mid-April 2026 — up sharply from $2,650 at end-2024 — while the diamond market undergoes a structural reset, creating a pronounced value divergence between the two luxury-adjacent commodities.
2026-04-10
Angola generated $1.8B in diamond sales in 2025, driven by 23.2% production growth, even as average per-carat realized prices fell 29% year-over-year.
2026-04-09
India’s polished-diamond exports fell 69% year over year to $166 million in March, net of returns, while rough imports fell 45% to $720 million.
2026-04-09
Mountain Province ended 2025 with sales down 42% to $112 million and its net loss widening by 246% to $200 million.
2026-04-09
Chow Sang Sang posted 6% revenue growth to $2.9 billion in 2025, while profit surged 113% to $219 million, driven primarily by strength in gold.
2026-04-09
Elongated fancy shapes are outperforming rounds in the 2 ct-plus category, with long cushions trading at a 20% to 25% premium over square cuts.
2026-04-09
Titan reported 46% YoY jewelry sales growth in Q4, led by gold and studded categories.
2026-04-05
Petra Diamonds posted Q3 (ending March 2026) sales of $68 million, up 64% year-on-year, driven by a 41.82-carat blue diamond from Cullinan and a 40% rise in carats sold, while like-for-like prices fell 15%.
2026-03-15
Grandview Klein, headquartered in New York, reinforces its position as a De Beers Group sightholder with expanded manufacturing operations in Southern Africa.
2026-03-15
Production at Canada’s Gahcho Kué diamond mine, co-owned by Mountain Province and De Beers, has declined, raising questions about Canadian rough supply.
2026-03-15
Lucara reported a 35% decline in FY2025 profits, while Alrosa reported an 88% profit increase. The contrast highlights how company exposure, regional conditions, and geopolitical pressure are affecting diamond producers differently.
2026-03-15
Without awareness of differences, buyers may mistakenly purchase synthetic diamonds as natural ones. Such misunderstandings can lead to significant financial discrepancies for consumers.
2026-02-07
The US-India interim trade framework eliminates import tariffs on loose natural diamonds and colored gemstones from India; finished diamond jewelry set at 18%.
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