International
Jewellery industry news from around the world.
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Jul- 2025 -10 July
Demand for gold across the UK increases 50% in the last 12 months
Demand for gold across the UK has increased 50% between July 2024 and June 2025, according to data from Gold…
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Jan- 2025 -9 January
Zambia re-introduces 15% export duty on emeralds
The government of Zambia has re-introduced a 15% export duty on all emeralds effective 1 January 2025. The move revokes…
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Nov- 2024 -11 November
Richemont profits drop 17% to €2.2bn
Richemont has reported a 17% decrease in operating profits to €2.2bn (£1.82bn) for the six-month period ended 30 September 2024,…
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May- 2023 -19 May
Rishi Sunak to ban imports of Russian diamonds and metals
Rishi Sunak has announced a ban of Russian diamond, copper, aluminium and nickel in the UK, at the latest G7…
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Jul- 2022 -26 July
Global jewellery industry to grow by 4%
The jewellery industry is expected to rebound and grow globally between 3-4% over the next four to five years, with…
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1 July
Gem-A partners with IIG for gemmology course
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has partnered with the International Institute of Gemology (IIG) to share its new…
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Nov- 2021 -16 November
Alrosa sees Q3 profits reach £319m
Alrosa has reported pre-tax profits of RUB31.2bn (£31.6m) from RUB9.5bn (£96.3m) for the three-month period ending 30 September 2021. Sales…
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Sep- 2021 -2 September
Mined diamonds cause one annual injury per 1,000 workers, firm states
Mined diamonds result in one injury for every 1,000 workers annually, according to lab-grown diamond (LGD) manufacturer and wholesaler LooseGrownDiamond.com.…
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Aug- 2021 -27 August
De Beers develops Code of Origin programme
De Beers Group has announced the development of its ‘Code of Origin’ programme to provide assurance of natural and conflict…
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24 August
Madestones achieves carbon neutrality
Madestones, the lab-grown diamond company, has announced that the group is now certified as carbon neutral. Provided by CO2-logic, the…
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