Category: Industry

Belgium to Allow Foreign Diamond Polishers and Sorters

Move will help grow Antwerp industry and let it take advantage of US zero-tariff deal.

Minerals and energy minister thanks AWDC for funding life-saving medicines and supplies.

Implementing new 15% duty rate could take 10 to 12 days, according to Trump administration.

GIA’s Dr. Evan Smith discusses some of the earth’s most remarkable treasures.

Mmetla Masire will end his tenure December 1, after four years in role.

Total shipments down 4% year on year in October.

Broadening term would protect 1.5 million artisanal miners, stresses WDC president Feriel Zerouki.

Sarine Bachmann will continue strategic oversight of show, as well as Luxury and JIS events.

Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc proposes to fashion icon Alexandra Saint Mleux with a sparkler estimated at 5 to 6 carats.

Thomas Hainschwang talks gemology with Rapaport’s Joshua Freedman.

The September issue looks at the spending trends, gemstones, and styles shaping retail shopping this festive season.