Cooperation Among Producing Countries Vital to Natural-Diamond Future – WFDB

At Gaborone summit, organization formalizes Botswana and Angola as nation affiliated members.

Impostors Claiming Ties to CIBJO Again, Group Warns

Fraudsters offering products and financial instruments it says organization endorses.

Titan Campaign Reignites Natural-Diamond Demand in India

Jeweler also plans to expand lab-grown offering from one to 12 stores in coming year.

Burgundy Weighs Sale of Ekati Mine as It Works to Stay Afloat

Supreme Court of British Columbia grants company extension on creditor protection.

Sapphire Ring Nabs Over 21 Times High Estimate at Sotheby’s

Piece was top lot at $11.7 million Geneva Fine Jewelry sale.

US Growth Drives Record Watches of Switzerland Sales

Country now accounts for more than half of total group revenue.

April US Retail Sales Get Boost from Tax Refunds

Revenue up 0.5% to $757.1 billion for the month.

India Hikes Tax on Gold and Silver to Curb Import Levels

Tariffs now 15% compared to 6% a year ago after record-high levels of incoming shipments damage rupee.

Blue-Green Diamond Nabs $17M and World Record at Christie’s

Ocean Dream fetches highest amount ever for a stone of its hue.

Rapaport Magazine Sizes Up the Latest Industry Innovations

The May issue delves into tech trends, traceability, transformable jewelry, and what’s missing in retail.

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