Country overtook Botswana in 2023.
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.
First jewelry auction at new Manhattan location features pieces from Suzanne Belperron, JAR and other top designers.
Revenue up 16% year on year in first half following July purchase of European Boutique.
The latest edition also looks at the Louvre heist, Surat’s diamond-industry crisis, and a shake-up in luxury department stores.
Testing rules out several likely causes for unusual cloud patterns, prompting need for further investigation.
World’s largest fancy-vivid-orangy-pink diamond sells for $8.8 million.
Pinks, yellows and colorless stones round out top 10 at Magnificent Jewels Online sale.
3-carat RAPI up 0.1% in November, with 0.30-carat index declining 6%.
Record 202.9 million consumers made purchases during five days from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, reports NRF.