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Apr- 2016 -4 AprilAuctions
Bonhams to auction jewels owned by an Indian royal family
A collection of jewels owned by an Indian royal family is set to go under the hammer, with the top…
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4 AprilTrade Organisations
NAJ presents honorary membership to Retail Jewellers of Ireland
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has presented an honorary membership to the Retail Jewellers of Ireland (RJI). The membership…
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1 AprilCurrent Affairs
Bizarre ‘talking diamond’ alarms miners
A rough diamond with bizarre auditory qualities has been uncovered in a mine in Botswana. The 4.23-carat gemstone, which was…
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Mar- 2016 -31 MarchCurrent Affairs
GIA predicts more synthetic diamonds to be introduced to the industry
Research published by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has predicted a “significant” rise in the number of high-pressure, high-temperature…
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31 MarchInternational
RJC to consider adding coloured stones to remit
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it is considering adding coloured gemstones to its purview. The body announced at…
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31 MarchAuctions
Largest ever fancy vivid blue diamond could fetch £31.4m
Christie’s has announced the ‘Oppenheimer Blue’ is to go under the hammer, the largest fancy vivid blue diamond ever offered…
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30 MarchCrime
Diamond firm ordered into liquidation after £1.2m scam
A london diamond broker targeting “vulnerable” investors and mis-selling them fancy coloured diamonds has been ordered into liquidation by the…
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29 MarchRetailers
boutique.Goldsmiths stocks five new brands
boutique.Goldsmiths has announced it has stocked five new brands as part of its Spring Summer 2016 (SS16) collection. The retailer,…
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24 MarchRetailers
Signet reports “excellent” full-year results
Jewellery giant Signet Jewelers has reported an “excellent” full year in its latest results for the 52 weeks ending 30…
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24 MarchCurrent Affairs
Petra Diamonds sells ‘exceptional pink’ diamond for £10.7m
Petra Diamonds has announced the sale of an ‘exceptional pink’ diamond for $15m (£10.7m). The diamond, which was recovered from…
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