‘Strong Performance’ in Both Lab-Grown and Natural Buoys IGI Revenue 

Figure up 10% year on year to $35.8 million in first quarter.

Former IGI North America President Avi Levy Heads to GCAL by Sarine 

He will serve as chief growth officer, helping the company expand.

Bulgari Opens Huge Jewelry-Manufacturing Facility in Italy 

33,000-square-meter location will double production by 2029 and add over 500 jobs.

Poly Auction to Offer Jadeite, Ruby and Diamond Necklace for Nearly $8M 

Piece will lead May 1 Magnificent Jewels sale in Hong Kong.

Young Diamantaires Becomes Official Industry Organization

Group also elects first board of directors.

Luk Fook to Ease Away from Selling Diamonds Amid Slow Demand 

Company plans to replace products with fixed-price gold.

Consumers Spend an Average of $5,500 on Engagement Rings – Survey 

Latest figure up 2% from 2023, while non-wedding jewelry outlay has grown 28%.

US Retail Sales Rebound in March Amid Tariff Fears 

Consumers stocked up to avoid higher prices from looming taxes.

Golconda Blue Could Fetch Up to $100M, Experts Say 

Christie’s put $50 million high estimate on 23.24-carat diamond.

Rio Tinto Output Rebalances Following Last Year’s Pause 

Rough production up 27% versus same period of 2024 in first quarter.

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