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CIBJO Expects to Nix ‘Lab-Grown’ Terminology

Organization believes the word “synthetic” will be clearer for consumers.

Market Comment: July 23, 2026

Prices of round, 0.30 to 0.69 ct. diamonds continuing to recover.
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Anglo American Flags First-Half Loss at De Beers

Second-quarter sales down 44% by value.
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US Tariffs on Canadian Imports to Include Diamonds and Jewelry

New duties on loose polished stones and some precious-metal products will take effect mid-August.
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Birks’s Full-Year Loss Narrows

Company posts $2.4 million deficit compared to $9.1 million for previous 12 months.
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Swatch Group Records Strong Sales Across All Continents

Revenue up 2% year on year for first six months.
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Rare F.P. Journe Watch Headlines Phillips Geneva Sale

Timepiece will go on offer for the first time in 27 years with a high estimate of $1 million.
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Swiss Watch Exports Continue to Grow

June shipments up 11% year on year.
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Fresh US Import Tariffs Could Affect Colored Gemstones and Pearls

Trade representative is carrying out three expedited investigations that might lead to new regulations at the end of this month.
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Rio Tinto Processes Diamonds from Shuttered Diavik

Company retrieves 33,000 carats in second quarter after deposit closure earlier in the year.

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