From the war in Ukraine to traceability efforts and the NFT revolution, here’s a rundown of events that shaped the industry in the last 12 months.

GemGenève’s second show of the year enjoyed a jump in traffic, which bodes well for the top-tier gemstone and jewelry market.

A timeline of diamond developments throughout history, from their formation billions of years ago to the first engagement ring and the latest verification tech.

HB Antwerp’s new Capsule device promises to lock in the details of a stone’s origins via blockchain.

The world is changing, and so is Rapaport. We are revolutionizing our information services. Rapaport is now going super-digital.

Pre-owned timepieces are beating jewelry at auction and outselling hard-to-get newer models.

Maker’s marks, photos, and family testimonies are just some of the clues appraisers use.

The country’s diamond sector has been aiding local communities for generations, helping out with everything from disaster relief to educational programs.

Diamonds are certainly not the only commodity to have a tainted past where illicit trade and financing is concerned.

Rapaport Magazine asks: Which jewel from a Sotheby’s or Christie’s sale would you most like to own, and why?