Ronnie Vanderlinden (left) and Feriel Zerouki (right) image

WDC Names Ronnie Vanderlinden as President

Diamex founder will succeed Feriel Zerouki.
The 9.29-carat diamond ring at Christie's image

Christie’s to Offer 9ct. Diamond Ring at Auction

Piece has an upper price of $192,000 at May 19 Jewels Online sale in Geneva.

Market Comment: May 7, 2026

US retail solid, especially in 2 ct. and larger, F-I, VS-SI diamonds in rounds and long fancies.
The 6.59-carat sapphire ring that led the auction at Heritage Auctions image

Sapphire Ring Triples High Estimate at Heritage Auction

Leading piece sells for $906,250 at May 4 Spring Fine Jewelry Signature sale.
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Hong Kong Luxury Sales Maintain Upward Trend in March

Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts up 27% year on year.
The Ethereal Jadeite Necklace at Christie's image

Most Valuable Jadeite Necklace in a Decade Heads to Christie’s

Piece has $26 million high estimate at May 26 Magnificent Jewels Hong Kong.
The Azure Blue diamond ring (left) and the 5.04-carat fancy-vivid-blue diamond ring (right) at Christie's image

Two Blue Diamonds Each Get $8.5M Price Tag at Christie’s 

Stones will lead June 9 Magnificent Jewels in New York.
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Prices of Small Diamonds Rebound in April

0.30-carat RAPI up 2.6%.
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US Begins First Phase of Tariff Refunds

Customs and Border Protection launches system for importer claims.
Molefi Letsiki (left), Claudia May (right) portraits

South African Trade Groups Merge to Form New Diamond Association

Local industry leader Molefi Letsiki will head combined organization.

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