Chow Sang Sang Opens First Synthetics Location, Expands Line

Retailer launches pop-up in Hong Kong and will offer lab-grown diamond and sapphire jewelry.

Gem Diamonds Lifts Full-Year Guidance Amid Increase in Large Stones

Miner recovered eight rough specimens over 100 carats in first half, compared to two during the same period a year ago.

Three Facts We Learned from IGI’s IPO Filing

Grading lab seeks to raise $477 million on stock market.

RAPAPORT TRADE ALERT: US Imports of Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry Now Require New Certification Statements from Importers

Exclusions apply to “grandfathered” goods that were outside of Russia prior to sanctions.

De Beers and Titan Unite to Boost Natural Diamonds in India

Long-term collab between miner and jewelry giant will focus on marketing, consumer outreach, and educating retail staff.

How to Lose $100M, and This Week’s Other News 

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2,492ct. Diamond May Be Better Off Uncut, Says Lucara CEO

Miner assesses options for selling world’s second-largest rough.

Jewelers of America Unveils 2024 CASE Award Winners 

Recipients were chosen from over 120 entries in eight categories.

US Adds Alrosa-Owned Manufacturer Kristall to Sanctions List

OFAC also names Moscow-based jeweler Miuz Diamonds, which belongs to Israeli billionaire Lev Leviev.

Sierra Leone’s Meya Mine Yields 391ct. Rough 

Diamond was originally part of 515-carat stone that broke into three pieces.

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