Clarity

GIA to use new descriptive terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that it will start using descriptive terms to characterise the quality of laboratory-grown diamonds and will no longer use the colour and clarity nomenclature that GIA developed for natural diamonds.  The institute will also continue to accept laboratory-grown diamonds for evaluation and…

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Dialog and Kunming Diamonds to launch collaboration at JCK 2025

Dialog Solutions and Kunming Diamonds have announced a new collaboration to have Kunming Diamonds’ natural yellow diamonds on the Dialog platform. The program will launch with a curated selection of natural yellow diamonds ranging from 0.70 to 5.00 carats, featuring the most attractive sizes, shapes, and qualities, each GIA-certified and…

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Tiffany launches Bird on a Rock collection featuring 7,500-carat kunzite

Tiffany and Co. has announced the acquisition of a 7,500-carat kunzite crystal, which will be transformed into 10 custom-cut gemstones for its new Bird on a Rock brooch collection.  Found in Mozambique, Africa over 25 years ago, the 7,500-carat rough kunzite showcases “exceptional” size, clarity and colour, making it a…

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Exclusive: Astrea London CEO takes full control in strategic buyout

Nathalie Morrison, CEO of Astrea London, has revealed that she has taken full control of the company after buying out her co-founder’s 50% shareholding. With full ownership now secured, Morrison is accelerating Astrea’s international expansion, building on its current boutiques at the 5-star Fairmont Hotel in Windsor Park and Villa…

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Victorian 27ct sapphire brooch to be auctioned in Newcastle

Anderson and Garland Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction a Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch retailed by Wartski with an estimated value of £60,000 to £80,000. The brooch features a circular sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 27.35 carats exhibiting a rare asterism effect under bright light. Encircled by…

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Poppy Elder on trends shaping the bespoke engagement market

Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline in the UK, according to a new analysis by online diamond retailer 77 Diamonds. Exclusive insights from 77 Diamonds suggest that this post-pandemic wedding surge has continued since 2022. As…

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Clarity and Success celebrates 30th anniversary

Clarity and Success, a provider of stock and business management to retail jewellers, is set to celebrate its 30th birthday in 2025. Originally founded in Germany in 1995, the company launched the first version of its software the following year, with a public exhibition debut in 1997 at the Inhorgenta…

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De Beers launches DiamondProof in stores

De Beers has announced the launch of its diamond verification device, DiamondProof, in select retail stores. The device, which can distinguish natural diamonds from non-natural diamonds, will also be available in a number of independent retail outlets. The first DiamondProof prototype instrument was unveiled at the JCK show in Las…

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Alice Van Cal launches self-love-themed Valentine’s Day collection

Alice Van Cal has announced the launch of its Valentine’s Day collection based around the theme of self love. The collection mainly features pieces designed with pink sapphires or rubies. Pieces featured in the collection include a pair of love heart shaped earrings, the Heart Halo pink sapphires in 18K…

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Boodles launches two new pink diamond rings

Boodles has unveiled two new pink diamond rings, namely The Eternal Pink and The Candyfloss Pink. The Eternal Pink ring features a 2.06-carat pink diamond and boasts exceptional VS clarity – a “rarity” in pink diamonds, paired with a super vivid candyfloss hue. Flanked by a pair of pink diamonds,…

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