Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
Sales from category up 1.6% year on year, data provider says.
Company is working on extending life of its core deposits and foresees them producing until 2055.
Christie’s accounted for six of the 10 most expensive lots.
Deal starts with 20% investment and leads to full ownership by 2032.
Process, developed in 1990s to improve color, is in common use on inexpensive, widely available gemstones.
Canada Development Investment Corporation gives $83 million loan to Burgundy Diamonds.
Paris auction rakes in $10.5 million.
New policy does not impact jewelry sector, says tax expert Supreme Kothari.
The 2.50-carat stone’s phosphorescence levels are more common in lab-grown, institute says.
Piece brings in $368,800, surpassing its high estimate.