African Producers Group Sets Limits for Synthetics Descriptors
Natural diamonds can have weight measurements listed in carats, while lab-grown can appear only in grams.
Cooperation Among Producing Countries Vital to Natural-Diamond Future – WFDB
At Gaborone summit, organization formalizes Botswana and Angola as nation affiliated members.
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Market Comment: May 20, 2026
Industry preparing for Las Vegas shows.
US retail positive.
Dealers expect interest in 2 ct. and larger rounds and long fancies at Luxury and JCK, especially antique shapes and warm colors. Prices improving in round, 0.30 to 0.89 ct., D-H, IF-VS2 goods. 5 ct. and larger collection goods robust.
Rough market quiet, with dealers expecting low sales and stable prices at May 25-29 De Beers sight.
Russia reportedly considering duties on diamond exports to support domestic manufacturing.
India’s Titan reports growth in studded jewelry, with boost from diamond promotion festival.
Burgundy working on sale of troubled Ekati mine.
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