Russia’s Finance Ministry Agrees to Purchase Alrosa Rough March 28, 2024 Gokhran has already bought miner’s first production of the year, according to Interfax. Russian sanctions
Diamond Source Certification March 28, 2024 The advent of G7 Russian sanctions is driving the need to identify and certify the mined source of diamonds — a move that’s as much a commercial necessity as a legal requirement. Russian sanctions
Turning meteorite into cufflinks, and This Week’s Other News March 28, 2024 Members of the editorial team pick their favorite pieces from the internet. Industry
Poly Auction to Showcase Pink Diamond Ring March 27, 2024 Piece is estimated to fetch up to $2.3 million at Hong Kong sale. Auction
Carie Lehrke Takes On VP Role at Borsheims March 27, 2024 New human resources head joined Berkshire Hathaway-owned jeweler in 1995. Appointments
Forevermark to Refocus as Jewelry Brand, Drop De Beers Name March 27, 2024 Business will begin testing the strategy in India. Retail
Science Can’t Determine Diamond Origin, Says Top GIA Fellow March 26, 2024 Latest episode of GEMTalks features gemologist Dr. James Shigley. Industry
Hong Kong Reopening Drives Strong Sales at Chow Sang Sang March 26, 2024 Increased demand for gold products also led to rise in revenue. Retail
Colored Diamonds and Jadeite to Shine at Sotheby’s Hong Kong March 26, 2024 A rare 7.01-carat, fancy-vivid-yellowish-orange diamond ring will lead sale. Auction
Gemfields Incurs Loss Despite Strong Gem Sales March 25, 2024 Company sees second-highest annual revenue for rubies and emeralds. Mining