Program aims to educate young consumers about mined stones’ positive qualities.
NRF foresees 158.9 million US consumers buying gifts the final weekend before Christmas.
Revenue up 0.6% from October and 4.5% year on year, reports NRF.
Country is already suffering economically and highly dependent on diamond sector, report says.
Leading piece sells for $776,490 at London auction.
Lab to show source countries for peridot, opal, jade and demantoid garnet.
Miner moves 2-carat goods out of beneficiation ranges.
Piece with 13.54-carat tourmaline becomes surprise top lot at $46.5 million New York auction.
Christie’s exec Max Fawcett dissects the state of spectacular diamonds.
Many pieces beat estimates, including one selling for 17 times its expected top price.
Select Belgian companies are increasing their local manufacturing — though many are still assessing the unpredictable situation.