Market Comment April 11, 2024 News: Market quiet. US and India retail seasonally slow. China slump continues. G7 sanctions causing confusion. Industry
Ari Epstein Steps Down as CEO of Antwerp’s AWDC April 11, 2024 Resignation to take effect next Tuesday, trade group says. Industry
A Bereaved Father Gifts Diamonds to Soldiers, and This Week’s Other News April 11, 2024 Members of the editorial team pick their favorite pieces from the internet. Industry
NDC Complaint Sees Lab-Grown Company Banned from Using ‘Misleading’ Ads April 10, 2024 UK’s Advertising Standards Authority rules Skydiamond needs to change terminology. Lab-Grown
AGTA Bans Lab-Grown Gemstones from Shows April 10, 2024 Decision follows “disruptive” impact of synthetic diamonds on market, organization says. Lab-Grown
Iconic Jewelry Houses Bring the Bling to Bonhams Paris April 9, 2024 Auction at Cornette de Saint Cyr will feature pieces from Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Boucheron, and Chaumet. Auction
Sotheby’s Hong Kong Watch Sale Sees Two World Records April 9, 2024 Auction garners $16.1 million in total, with Patek Philippe and Cartier timepieces fetching the highest amounts for their specific models. Auction
Former De Beers Head Joins Lucapa Board April 8, 2024 Stuart Brown was also the CEO of Mountain Province and Firestone. Appointments
Stargems Takes Koffiefontein Mine off Petra’s Hands April 8, 2024 Dubai-based diamond sourcing and supply company will take over responsibility for environmental rehabilitation fees. Mining
Titan Ends Year with Strong Growth in Jewelry Segment April 7, 2024 Plain gold and studded items saw double-digit rises. Retail