Clarity

WFDB welcomes GIA’s changes to reports for lab-grown diamonds

The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has “welcomed” the changes by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to its…

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24ct diamond ring auctioned for £1.86m by Bonhams

A step-cut diamond, weighing 24.31 carats, has been sold for £1.86m at Bonhams Fine Jewellery Sale in London. The D…

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Why shopfittings, lighting and window displays matter

When selling to the fashion conscientious there is do doubt that presentation is absolutely key. It can make or break…

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Gemfields uncovers 5,655 carat ‘lion emerald’

Gemfields has uncovered a 5,655 carat Zambian emerald crystal with “remarkable clarity and a perfectly balanced golden green hue”, which…

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Five carat fancy pink diamond could fetch £800,000 at auction

An exceedingly rare fine fancy pink diamond weighing 5.03ct will headline Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale on 26 September. The…

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Alrosa launches football collection of diamonds for World Cup

Alrosa has launched a collection of diamonds in celebration of the World Cup named after the countries participating in the…

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What does the offshore hallmark mean for the jewellery industry?

“We were extremely happy when the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) finally, after a great deal of pushing and shoving from…

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Diamnet trading platform officially launches following 12-month development

A new diamond trading platform has been launched by the former managing director of Chalfen of London, Howard Levine. The…

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Two ‘brilliant cut’ 50ct diamonds to be auctioned by Sotheby’s

Sotheby’s diamonds has announced that two 50ct brilliant cut diamonds are to be auctioned in Geneva this May. The first…

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Sotheby’s Diamonds unveils ‘exceptionally’ rare diamond

Auctioneers Sotheby’s Diamonds celebrated the first anniversary of its New Bond Street salon by unveiling a rare 102.34 carat white…

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