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New Paraiba Tourmalines May Originate from Deposit in Ethiopia

Findings indicate that country possibly produced some previously untraceable stones.

AWDC Holds First Sale of Artisanal Diamonds from Congo

Goods are part of OrigemA, a new, fully traceable joint project.

Rapaport Intelligence Report: Diamond Market Split on the Strip

Trading at the JCK Las Vegas show revealed diverging paths for large and small goods.

Swiss Watch Exports See Revival in May

Shipments up 0.4% year on year.

US Retail Sales Continue to Improve in May

Revenue up 0.9% from previous month to $763.7 billion.

Community for Ethical Jewelry Names New Executive Director

Marianna Smirnova brings almost two decades of experience to the role.

10ct. Blue Diamond Scores $8.7M at Sotheby’s

Unmounted stone beats $6 million top estimate in New York.

Mountain Province Sells $5M in Rough at a Discount to Continue Operations

Move follows similar transaction in May for $999,000 worth of diamonds.

The New ‘Peace of Mind’ Economy in Luxury 

Here’s how service, guarantees, and protection have become premium features, and what it means for jewelry.

SSEF Warns Trade Emeralds Being Treated After Testing

Some gems are seeing fillers removed and then restored without disclosure on lab certificates.

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