Category: Industry

GSI Releases Gemstone Reports with Color Classification in India

Recognized trade names such as “pigeon blood” and “royal blue” will now be included in description.

Former GJEPC Chairman Vasant Mehta Dies at 81

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

US Jewelry Business Closures Continue to Ease

Only 80 companies shuttered in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 174 a year ago.

GIA Detects Penetration Twinning in Natural Diamond

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

India Passes 15-Year Tax Exemption for Overseas Rough Sellers

Namibia delegation visits Mumbai to explore direct diamond trade.

GIA Examines Color-Treated Purple Diamond

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

Rapaport’s Heard on the Street Delves into Diamond Origin and Branding

In third episode of video series, panelists talk traceability and the challenges of sharing a stone’s story with consumers.

Fancy-Color Price Index Holds Steady in Second Quarter

Pinks rose slightly, offsetting small decreases in blues and yellows.

Natural Diamonds from Europe Exempt from US Import Tariffs

0% tax strengthens Antwerp’s position as the region’s leading hub.

Qatar Launches First Diamond Exchange

Bourse will connect Doha to international diamond and precious-stone markets.

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