Israel Doesn’t Want Qatar to Run the Kimberley Process

Conflict-diamond watchdog struggles to find new chair.

Jewelers Donate Pieces for Israel Fundraising Auction

More than 210 items will go under hammer at Precious Aid sale.

Israel’s Sarine Says It’s Business (Almost) as Usual

The producer of diamond-manufacturing equipment has been navigating the challenges of the ongoing war — but its CEO says the real difficulty is the slow market.

Creatives Urge Fashion Industry to Condemn Anti-Semitism

Nicky Hilton Rothschild and Eddie Levian are among more than 1,000 who signed open letter against rising racism and violence.

The Weekly Gems: News and Videos from Around the Web

The latest roundup includes a call for solidarity with Israel, and jewelers’ unusual confessions.

Rapaport Continues to Hold Its Single-Stone Auction in Israel

Company supports Israel traders during the war.

Heartache, Worry and Helping Hands: Jewelry Industry Weighs In on Israel-Hamas War

As trade members mourn those they’ve lost, some join the battle themselves, and others offer aid however they can.

Wildfires Threaten Canada Mine Employees

Operations at Gahcho Kué, Ekati and Diavik continue unhindered.

Global Slowdown Hits Israel’s Diamond Trade in June

Net polished exports fall into negative territory due to returns from JCK show.

Israel Itzkowitz, Coinventor of Princess Cut, Dies

Esteemed polisher held several patents.

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