Diamond

Oct- 2015 -

15 October

Alrosa president ‘concerned’ over synthetic diamonds

Andrey Zharkov, president of Russian diamond mining company Alrosa, has warned that the diamond industry is suffering from reputation risks due to synthetic stones. Speaking at the World Diamond Council (WDC) in Moscow on Tuesday, October 13, Zharkov said that the industry should be concerned by “growing occasions” on the…

13 October

Economy

Tom Davis

Polished diamond prices continue decline in September

Diamond suppliers are under pressure as polished prices fell even further in September, according to figures released today by Rapaport. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) saw the price of 1-carat laboratory-graded diamonds drop 3% during the month. RAPI for 0.30-carat diamonds declined 2.7%, while RAPI for 0.50-carat diamonds slipped…

12 October

News

Tom Davis

Goldsmiths to invest £1m in London stores

Luxury jeweller has announced that it is to invest more than £1m in its London stores, including the addition of a fourth store. The investment will include a refurbishment of its premises in Canary Wharf, Victoria and Westfield, as well as the addition of a new fourth store located on…

9 October

Current Affairs

Tom Davis

INFOGRAPHIC: The world’s most famous diamonds

The diamond is a stone admired by many, from the Cullinan Diamond which weighed a staggering 3,106.75 carats and was approximately three quarters of a kilo to the Hope Diamond that is allegedly cursed, some famous diamonds have even booked their place in history. In the below infographic Gear Jewellers, a jewellery retailer in…

9 October

International

Michael Northcott

Alrosa unearths 102-carat diamond

Mining company Alrosa has recovered a large diamond of 102.85 carats from its Jubilee kimberlite pipe. The diamond was extracted by the company’s Aikhal Mining and Processing Division (MPD) at processing plant No.14. The firm says diamond has an octahedral shape; it is transparent, with moderate yellowish hue. There are small…

6 October

Events

Tom Davis

NAJ Awards shortlisted members announced

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the shortlist for its first ever award ceremony. The awards, which will take place on December 3 this year in conjunction with the benevolent ball, offers members of the newly-formed NAJ an opportunity to gain recognition for the excellence of their products…

5 October

Crime

Tom Davis

Jewellery stolen in Marlow jewellers smash-and-grab

An 18-carat white sapphire and diamond cocktail ring is one of a number of pieces of jewellery stolen during a smash-and-grab raid in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, last month. The robbery took place around 2:40am on Friday, September 18, when a white Vauxhall Corsa was driven into the front of Fullard Fine…

1 October

Auctions

Tom Davis

Bonhams to launch first TV advert campaign

Auction house Bonhams has announced that it is set to launch its first ever TV advertising campaign dedicated to jewellery. The campaign – called ‘Be Part of the Story’ – will cost six figures. Bonhams said that it is the first time that a ‘major’ international auction house has advertised…

Sep- 2015 -

23 September

Product Launches

Tom Davis

Edinburgh Assay Office launches diamond certification in Heathrow office

The Edinburgh Assay Office has introduced a new diamond certification option to its Hallmarking in Transit offering at its London Heathrow sub-office. The office said the service, which is provided by Solitaire Gem Labs (SGL), will enable its Hallmarking in Transit customers to add a “one-stop, secure diamond certification” to…

22 September

International

Tom Davis

Global diamond jewellery demand grew 3% in 2014

Global diamond jewellery demand grew 3% in 2014 to exceed $80bn (£51bn) for the first time, according to De Beers. The Diamond Insight Report said this is the fifth consecutive year of growth since the global recession, while global rough diamond production rose 6% to $19bn (£12bn). Consumer demand in…