Industry News
Stories shaping the diamond and jewelry trade, covering markets, trade flows, and exhibition developments, with the latest reports shown first.
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2026-10-13
IDEX reports that US Customs has started a limited third round of refunds for duties collected under the emergency tariffs later struck down by the Supreme Court. Read the full article to see who qualifies.
2026-10-11
IDEX reports on a new opt-in tax arrangement agreed between the Israel Diamond Exchange and the Israel Tax Authority to strengthen the Ramat Gan trading hub. See the article for the terms and the years covered.
2026-10-11
IDEX reports that De Beers has appointed a member of Jaipur's former royal family to promote natural diamonds in India. Read the full article for the campaign details.
2026-10-07
Rapaport reports that a private-equity-led partnership intends to reopen the shuttered Elizabeth Bay operation in Namibia under a new name. Read the full article for the parties and investment details.
2026-10-07
IDEX reports that Pandora has opened a large new jewelry manufacturing site in Ho Chi Minh City, its first production base outside Thailand. See the article for the investment and capacity figures.
2026-10-06
Rapaport's monthly RapNet report covers how polished diamond prices moved in September across carat sizes and quality tiers. Read the full report for the figures by category.
2026-10-04
Rapaport reports that Petra Diamonds has begun a strategic review of ways to meet its funding needs, which may include selling assets. Read the full article for the details.
2026-10-04
Rapaport reports that Mountain Province Diamonds will hand its minority stake in the Gahcho Kue mine to De Beers in exchange for release from related obligations. Read the full article for the terms.
2026-10-04
Rapaport reports that Hong Kong’s sales of jewelry, watches, and valuable gifts rose again in August, extending a long run of monthly gains. Read the full article for the figures.
2026-10-01
Rapaport reports that Rio Tinto has sold its Argyle Pink Diamonds brand, including trademarks and remaining inventory, to the luxury jeweler Boodles. Read the full article for the details.
2026-09-30
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre announced a reduction in Diamond Office minimum fees for shipments that include polished diamonds. Read the notice for the applicable conditions.
2026-09-30
IDEX reports that Indian gem and jewelry exporters are rushing US-bound shipments to clear orders before a potential new US tariff takes effect. Read the full article for the dates and details.
2026-09-28
India's customs authority has cleared a Special Notified Zone at the Surat Diamond Bourse, where foreign producers can import rough for viewing and sale. See the source for the conditions.
2026-09-27
IDEX reports that HB Antwerp is restructuring and reducing its Botswana operations after rough-diamond supply promised under a 2023 government agreement did not materialize. Read the full article for the background.
2026-09-25
Reuters reports that Moody's cut Botswana's sovereign credit rating again, citing the extended diamond-market downturn and its effect on government finances. See the source article for the specifics.
2026-09-23
IDEX reports that the World Diamond Council’s updated System of Warranties has reached its transition deadline for the trade. Read the source for the registration and self-assessment requirements.
2026-09-23
Rapaport reports the World Federation of Diamond Bourses president’s position on how the trade should treat natural and laboratory-grown diamonds and disclosure. See the source for details.
2026-09-23
Diamond World reports that natural diamond prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than two decades, citing weak demand and lab-grown supply. Read the full article for the figures.
2026-09-23
Rapaport reports that the Natural Diamond Council has relaunched under a new name and marketing strategy for mined diamonds. See the source article for the details of the change.
2026-09-22
IDEX reports comments from the De Beers chief executive on the direction of natural diamond pricing and demand across key markets. See the source for the figures.
2026-09-22
Rapaport reports on the latest U.S. retail sales data and related import forecasts ahead of the holiday quarter. See the source for the figures.
2026-09-21
The Weekend Post reports that Botswana’s due diligence on its options for the De Beers stake is nearing completion. See the source for the current status and the choices in front of Gaborone.
2026-09-20
IDEX Online reports on remarks by a senior Botswana official on the government's stake in De Beers and its longer-term economic plans. Read the full article for details.
2026-09-18
National Jeweler reports on a new De Beers screening device for separating natural diamonds from laboratory-grown diamonds. See the source for throughput, accuracy, and availability details.
2026-09-17
Rapaport’s mid-September market comment surveys trading conditions across the major diamond centers. See the source for center-by-center detail and price movements.
2026-09-17
Rapaport reports on the results of Sotheby’s autumn high jewelry sale in Hong Kong. See the source for the sale total, top lots, and category performance.
2026-09-16
Rapaport reports on Deloitte’s U.S. holiday retail spending forecast for the coming season. Read the full article for the projected figures.
2026-09-15
IDEX reports that Sarine’s GCAL certification arm has opened a new grading laboratory in Mumbai, adding to its existing facilities. Read the full article for details.
2026-09-15
National Jeweler interviews Signet’s Joan Hilson on natural diamond demand and holiday positioning. Read the full Q&A for her comments.
2026-09-14
Rapaport reports that Macy’s lifted its full-year sales outlook, with fine jewelry among the stronger categories. Read the full article for the numbers.
2026-09-13
ANI reports on remarks by India’s Union Home Minister at a gem and jewellery awards ceremony in Mumbai, calling on the sector to develop the full lab-grown diamond value chain within India. See the source for the full remarks.
2026-09-13
The Sunday Standard reports that Botswana and Angola are stepping up joint efforts to protect natural diamond value against lab-grown competition. Read the source for the full account.
2026-09-12
Coverage of GJEPC’s August 2026 export data for India’s gem and jewellery sector. Read the original article for the category-level figures.
2026-09-11
Mining Weekly reports on the outcome of Gemfields’ latest rough emerald auction held in India. See the source for the full sale figures and bidder details.
2026-09-10
Diamond World reports on a Surat lab-grown diamond trade meeting addressing discounting and margin pressure. Read the full article for the association’s position and figures.
2026-09-10
Kitco reports on Metals Focus research into how record gold prices are reshaping global jewelry demand. Read the original for the forecasts and figures.
2026-09-09
Rapaport reports on Signet Jewelers’ second-quarter results and revised full-year outlook. Read the full article for the segment figures and guidance.
2026-09-08
Rapaport reports on a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission fraud case involving the former chief executive of luxury jeweler Lugano Diamonds. Read the original for the allegations.
2026-09-07
Rapaport reports on remarks by former De Beers chief executive Gareth Penny at the CIBJO Centenary Congress about how the natural-diamond trade should position itself. See the full article for his argument.
2026-09-06
Rapaport reports on the London Diamond Bourse’s recommended terminology for lab-grown stones and the disclosure rationale behind it. See the article for the full guidance.
2026-09-06
Rapaport reports on Bain & Company’s outlook for U.S. holiday-season retail and where jewelry sits within consumer spending intentions. See the article for the forecast details.
2026-09-06
Rapaport reports on HRD Antwerp’s investment in expanded grading capacity in Mumbai. Read the full article for capacity and staffing details.
2026-09-03
Lucara Diamond’s senior secured bond issue has been admitted to trading on Euronext Oslo Børs. The step relates to the financing behind the Karowe underground project in Botswana. See the source for terms.
2026-09-03
Rapaport covers Gem Diamonds’ latest half-year results and the rough-price environment at its Lesotho operation. Read the article for the reported figures.
2026-09-02
Rapaport’s August price report reviews month-over-month RAPI movements across the main round-diamond categories. See the source for the category-level figures.
2026-09-02
Diamond World reports on the shrinking number of junior and alluvial diamond miners in South Africa and the effect on rough supply. Read the full article for the figures.
2026-09-01
Rough & Polished reports on a court-ordered release of Indian diamond-cutting employees held by Namibian immigration authorities. Read the full article for the case details.
2026-08-31
Rapaport reports that Dubai’s DMCC has established a dedicated vertical for lab-grown diamonds as regional trade in the category expands. Read the full article for the specifics.
2026-08-31
Rapaport reports continued year-on-year growth in Hong Kong’s jewelry and watch retail category for July. Read the full article for the figures.
2026-08-31
Rapaport reports on a GIA analysis of a synthetic diamond fashioned to resemble natural rough. Read the full article for the laboratory’s findings.
2026-08-31
Mountain Province Diamonds reported a change in its chief financial officer, with the departing executive continuing in an advisory role through the transition. See the source for details.
2026-08-27
Rapaport reports on a U.S. Treasury decision extending the window for importing certain grandfathered Russian-origin diamonds. This is relevant to importers managing legacy inventory and provenance paperwork. Read the source for the exact terms.
2026-08-27
Rapaport reports on Hong Kong jeweler Chow Sang Sang’s latest half-year performance and the role of gold demand. Useful context for retail trends across Greater China. See the source for the figures.
2026-08-26
Rapaport’s latest intelligence report assesses where the diamond trade stands heading into the second half of the year. It is aimed at buyers and manufacturers weighing inventory and purchasing decisions. The specific data points and market readings are available in the original report.
2026-08-26
Trade publications report that the AGTA now requires members to use specific terminology when describing man-made stones, alongside an updated information manual. Read the full article for the details.
2026-08-25
Rapaport reports on Alrosa’s progress toward a state-backed domestic diamond cutting and polishing cluster in Russia. Of interest to manufacturers and rough buyers tracking supply-chain shifts. See the source for specifics.
2026-08-24
India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council met customs authorities in Delhi to discuss clearance and examination practices affecting exporters. Read the source for the specific issues raised.
2026-08-23
Rapaport reports on new cooperation agreements between the Qatar Diamond Exchange and diamond bourses in Asia. Read the full article for the parties and terms.
2026-08-20
Rapaport reports on the appointment of a new board chair at Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company. Read the full article for the appointment details.
2026-08-19
Precious-metals markets moved sharply in mid-August 2026 on monetary-policy and geopolitical drivers. The recap covers the price action and the factors behind it.
2026-08-18
IDEX Online reports on Russia’s move to restructure how its rough diamonds reach export markets and how they are taxed. Read the full article for the specifics and timeline.
2026-08-13
India’s export-promotion council has published cumulative gem and jewellery trade figures for the opening months of the current fiscal year, with a segment-by-segment breakdown available in the release.
2026-08-11
Rapaport reports on the latest half-year results from Alrosa, one of the world’s largest rough-diamond producers, against a backdrop of soft demand. The financial details and management’s assessment of the market are available in the original article, which is relevant for anyone tracking producer health and its effects on rough supply.
2026-08-11
Coverage of the Russian government’s decision to delay a planned export duty on rough diamonds that had been set to begin in September. See the source for the confirmed timeline and scope.
2026-08-07
Lucara Diamond has published its second-quarter 2026 financial and operational results, including recent large-diamond recoveries at its Karowe mine. Detailed figures are in the company release.
2026-07-26
Rapaport’s Intelligence Report examines fluorescent diamonds and an upcoming change to GIA grading reports expected in Q4 2026. See the source for the data and analysis.
2026-07-24
GJEPC’s Solitaire reports on the new U.S. Section 301 tariff structure applying to Indian gem and jewelry exports beginning in late July. Read the source for the full scope.
2026-07-23
JCK covers De Beers’ second-quarter production report, showing sharply higher output alongside lower per-carat pricing. Read the full article for the complete figures.
2026-07-22
GJEPC data shows a strong year-on-year export recovery for June 2026, including growth in cut and polished diamonds. See the source for the category breakdown.
2026-07-15
Rapaport reports that the sale-and-investment process for Canada’s Ekati mine ended without a qualifying offer, moving the operation toward closure. Read the full article for details of the process and the supporting figures.
2026-07-13
National Jeweler reports on De Beers’ decision to halt production at Venetia, South Africa, for two years, alongside corporate restructuring. Details and timeline at the source.
2026-07-12
Rapaport covers AWDC’s half-year statistics for Antwerp’s rough and polished trade, showing diverging volume and value trends. Full figures at the source.
2026-07-10
A market commentary examining recent momentum in polished diamonds and what a primary-market pricing move may indicate about sentiment. Useful for purchasing and inventory-timing decisions.
2026-07-09
Coverage of the changes De Beers made at its July sales cycle to official rough pricing and to the size of its authorized buyer group. Relevant to anyone tracking primary-market supply structure.
2026-07-09
Rapaport reports on a memorandum of understanding between the London Diamond Bourse and the Dubai Diamond Exchange. The original source provides further details on the agreement’s scope and signatories.
2026-07-08
Heera Zhaveraat reports on the India–UK FTA coming into force this month and what trade bodies expect it to mean for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. Read the full article for the specifics.
2026-07-07
De Beers has reduced official rough prices amid weak demand and competition from lab-grown diamonds, providing relevant context for pricing benchmarks and supplier strategy.
2026-06-21
Antwerp World Diamond Centre ran an inaugural sale of traceable artisanal goods sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Relevant to provenance and ethical-sourcing strategy.
2026-06-18
Mid-June Rapaport market commentary examines how natural diamond demand is splitting by stone size in the U.S. Relevant for purchasing priorities and inventory mix.
2026-06-18
U.S. retail sales rose again in May, extending a run of monthly gains and providing a useful demand signal for the diamond and jewelry pipeline.
2026-06-18
Swiss watch exports rose in May after a soft stretch, led by several key markets. Relevant as a broader luxury-demand proxy for fine jewelry.
2026-06-17
Rapaport reports on Mountain Province Diamonds’ emergency liquidity transaction, in which the company sold future rough diamond receivables to its majority shareholder at a significant discount. Relevant for any participant monitoring the financial health of junior miners and Canadian rough supply continuity.
2026-06-15
Rapaport reports on Petra Diamonds’ plan to place the Finsch mine into business rescue and consolidate operations at Cullinan, with South Africa’s National Union of Mineworkers strongly opposing approximately 1,800 planned layoffs across both sites.
2026-06-14
GIA has announced the introduction of cut grades for oval, marquise, and pear-shaped diamonds beginning in 2027, addressing a long-standing grading gap that has left fancy-shape quality assessment without a standardized industry benchmark.
2026-06-14
Rapaport covers Chow Tai Fook’s fiscal-year financial results, showing a strong profit recovery driven by Hong Kong tourism demand and a strategic shift toward higher-margin branded product lines in mainland China.
2026-06-11
JCK covers De Beers’ 2025 Diamond Acquisition Study, documenting a structural shift in U.S. natural diamond demand toward younger buyers and non-bridal purchase occasions, with average per-piece spending reaching new highs.
2026-05-12
Mountain Province Diamonds recovered a record 2.0M carats in Q1 2026 but realized only $47 per carat, recording a C$65.1M net loss and selling US$1M of receivables to stay liquid.
2026-05-07
Lucara Diamond posted Q1 2026 sales of $21.8 million, down from $30.3 million a year earlier, while Karowe Underground capex reached $472.4 million of a $779.2 million total budget.
2026-05-07
Rapaport’s weekly market commentary shows mixed April RAPI results, firmer pricing for larger 2 ct-plus goods, and solid U.S. retail demand heading into the seasonally slower summer period.
2026-05-07
Anglo American’s CEO has outlined a likely consortium sale structure for De Beers, with African producer governments, including Botswana, Angola, and Namibia, expected to hold significant stakes alongside private bidders. Full coverage is available from Diamond World and JCK.
2026-05-06
Pandora introduced per-stone CO2e disclosure for its lab-grown diamond collection on May 6, labeling carbon as the “5th C” alongside cut, color, clarity, and carat.
2026-05-04
Arctic Canadian Diamond Company, owner of Canada’s Ekati mine, filed for CCAA insolvency protection on May 1, citing tariffs, weak demand, and pressure from lab-grown diamonds.
2026-05-01
De Beers’ Sight 4, held April 27-30, was described by participants as weak and stagnant, with sightholders resisting prices on 5-carat-and-larger rough as polished-yield economics no longer justify current asking levels.
2026-05-01
India’s export data reached an important milestone: lab-grown diamond export volumes exceeded natural-diamond export volumes for the first time in April 2026, according to GJEPC trade figures. JCK and Edahn Golan cover the implications.
2026-05-01
Edahn Golan’s Q1 2026 report documents continued wholesale price erosion across lab-grown diamond categories, with 3-carat rounds leading the decline. Full data is available in the linked report.
2026-04-29
The diamond market is bifurcating sharply: Sotheby’s Hong Kong logged an 89% sell-through rate in April, while rough prices fell 19% and De Beers cut its sightholder list from 69 to approximately 45 buyers.
2026-04-28
De Beers’ Q1 2026 consolidated rough diamond sales rose 25% to $648 million after January price cuts on 1–2 carat rough, though the average realized price fell 19% to $101 per carat.
2026-04-26
Antwerp polished-diamond prices rose 12% year over year in Q1 2026, while rough prices fell 27% to $72 per carat, a divergence the AWDC described as a sign of gradual recovery.
2026-04-23
Large, high-quality diamonds are driving market stability as industry participants defer purchases ahead of the De Beers sight scheduled for April 27–30, while Angola reports that 2025 production rose 8% to 15.2 million carats.
2026-04-16
LVMH’s watches and jewelry sales fell 2% to $2.9 billion in Q1 2026 due mainly to unfavorable currency movements, while Kering’s jewelry revenue rose 14% to $317 million, reflecting different brand and category performance within the same broader economic environment.
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