Chow Sang Sang Forecasts Profit Increase

Stronger sales in key retail markets contributed to first half’s estimated improvement.

Plumb Club Elects Steven Lerche as Board President

New leader will commence his first term, making him the youngest person to hold the position.

Former GJEPC Chairman Vasant Mehta Dies at 81

Veteran diamantaire also represented the Indian industry at CIBJO and other trade organizations.

GIA Detects Penetration Twinning in Natural Diamond

Vivid-orangey-yellow rough stone displays symmetrical intergrowth of two crystals of the same mineral.

Asian Star’s Sales Dip Amid Drop in Diamond Demand

Revenue from segment down 11% year on year in first fiscal quarter.

Mountain Province’s Sales Improve

Figure up 18% year on year to $31.3 million in second quarter.

US Retail Sales Slip in July

Spending down 0.6% from previous month to $763.6 billion.

GIA Examines Color-Treated Purple Diamond

3.93-carat, type Ib rough stone displays interesting growth patterns.

Market Comment: August 13, 2026

Upbeat IIJS ends amid positive domestic demand, and strong traffic and trading.

Pandora’s Revenue Rises in Second Quarter

Sales up 2% year on year to $1.11 billion.

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