Latest News

Four Piece Emerald and Diamond Set Beats High Estimate at Sotheby’s

Pieces sell for $310,100 against $231,400 upper price at Hong Kong auction.

Ekati Mine Owner Seeks over $100M in Funding to Sustain Business

Burgundy Diamond Mines attributes financial troubles to challenging market, compounded by tariffs.

Gemfields Revenue Plunges Amid Temporary Mine Closure

First-half loss primarily due to fewer high-grade rubies from Montepuez and the impact of a 15% export duty on emeralds from Zambia.

Alrosa’s Mine Life Extension to Add $1.2B to Its Coffers

Udachnaya pipe will continue for an additional 16 years, until 2055.

Phillips to Showcase Vanderbilt Jewels

42.68-carat sapphire will lead November sale in Geneva.

De Beers Extends Sightholder Contract by Six Months

Miner cites “challenging environment” for diamond industry.

Botswana, Angola Seek Stakes in De Beers

Governments bidding for majority and minority interests, respectively.

Market Comment: September 25, 2025

Steady demand for elongated fancy shapes.

Diamonds Do Good Names New President-Elect

Marcus ter Haar recently served as cochair of the nonprofit’s Beneficiary Committee.

Early Holiday Sales Strong, with Natural Diamonds Outperforming Lab-Grown

One-third of US jewelers say overall revenue at start of season up year on year, according to Rapaport survey.

Featured