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SOAPBOX: Over-grading must be stamped out

The global diamond industry is currently facing a range of tough challenges. But, says ERNIE BLOM, the issue of apparent…

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WFDB calls for further debate on issue of over-grading

The president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Ernie Blom has expressed his support for the industry-wide debate…

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Polished diamond prices stabilize in April

Diamond markets were quiet in April despite a slight improvement in sentiment towards the end of the month as shortages…

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EXPERIENCES: Gem hunting: Myth vs. reality

I had already planned a trip to Namibia in South West Africa when I first came across the show ‘Gem…

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Bonhams proclaims 2015 as ‘year of the coloured gemstones’

Coloured gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are this year’s must-have gems, according to Bonhams.  The auction house said…

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Polished diamond prices fall in March

Polished diamond prices softened in March as trading volumes were restricted by weak demand, according to the latest report from…

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Jeweller scoops prize at Heart of Manchester Retail Awards

Manchester-based Christopher James Jewellers has picked up the Retail Team of the Year gong at the inaugural Heart of Manchester…

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SOAPBOX: Fancy colour diamonds in today’s market

Eden Rachminov, one of the founders of the Fancy Color Research Foundation, explores how the rising popularity of fancy colour…

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F Hinds celebrates the opening of three stores in just one day

Family jewellers F Hinds has announced that it opened three stores in just one day – located in Stockport, Walsall…

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Taking Ownership

[intro]The Intellectual Property Act 2014 may help those designs that are registered, but TOM DAVIS finds out retailers have a…

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