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US Plunge Outweighs Gains for Swiss Watch Exports

Shipments down 3.1% year on year in September.

Petra Taps Shareholders to Tune of $25M

Miner launches rights issue to keep business afloat.

Bidders Crank Up Prices at Bonhams Jewelry Sale

Nine of top 10 pieces beat high estimates.

Chow Tai Fook Sales Rebound in Second Quarter

Both plain gold and diamond- and gem-set products perform well.

Thieves Steal Crown Jewels from Louvre Museum: Reports

Criminals took nine pieces from Napoleon and Joséphine collection, including a tiara and brooch.

US Holiday Spending to Reach Near Record

Consumers likely to pay average of $890 per person, down from last year’s $902.

AWDC Seeks Diamonds for Movie-Launch Contest

Three contestants will win polished stones as part of ad campaign for third installment of Now You See Me series.

Two Police Officers Killed at Gemfields’ Ruby Deposit

Illegal miners marched on site gate and attacked authorities, company says.

Market Comment: October 16, 2025

US domestic sales steady as holiday season approaches.

GIA Examines 37ct. Bicolor Natural Rough Diamond

Stone is from Karowe mine in Botswana.

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