NRF Predicts Uptick in US Retail Sales for 2026

Output to grow 4.4% year on year to $5.6 trillion, according to federation.

Liquidator Offers Diamonds, Gold from Nirav Modi’s Firestar

Business closed after jewelry mogul was accused of $1.8 billion bank fraud in 2018.

Sapphires Star in Sotheby’s Jewelry Sale

Lead item is a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond ring, but six of the top 10 contain the blue gemstone.

De Beers 28.88ct. Diamond to Hit Auction Block for Nearly $3M

Stone from Jwaneng mine will feature in Sotheby’s Hong Kong luxury sale on April 23.

De Beers Cuts Around 30% of Sightholders

Move leaves the miner with some 50 contract customers.

Christie’s Online Auction Brings In $8.5M

10.02-carat Tiffany & Co. diamond ring is top seller, fetching $520,700.

Lab-Grown Diamonds, Fine Jewelry Are ‘Standouts’ for Macy’s

Growth is part of strong “holiday destination” categories and trend of returning to the office, company says.

WFDB Allocates ‘Significant’ Budget for Natural-Diamond Marketing

Organization will expand its initiative, primarily across digital and social platforms, aiming to reach younger customers.

Lucara’s Karowe Mine Turns Up 37ct. Blue Diamond

Company recovers type IIb stone from stockpile material.

Spotlight on Pricing: Rapaport Magazine’s Annual Report

What drove the diamond market in 2025? The latest issue digs into the numbers.

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