The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) for jewelry declined 4.5 percent year on year to 171.97 points in July. However, the reading has been slowly inching higher since the index reached the lowest point of the year so far at 169.36 points in ...
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De Beers is talking about change, urging the trade to be proactive in dealing with a persistently uncertain and volatile market environment. While the company has directed its message to the diamond industry at large, and specifically to ...
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The opening of the Ghaghoo diamond mine, located in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), that took place this week was not only a significant milestone for the mine’s owner Gem Diamonds, but also for the country ...
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This diamond necklace boasts a 81.38-carat potentially internally flawless diamond. The piece is expected to garner as much as $3.5 million later this month when Christie’s New York opens its fall jewelry season with a sale of ...
The diamond industry needs to support programs to uplift its vast artisanal mining sector. The more than 1.5 million diamond diggers – predominantly in West Africa – and their estimated 10 million dependents, remain the most ...
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Demand for engagement and wedding diamond jewelry is stronger than ever, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for the trade. Today's couples may be well-informed and have larger budgets, but they're still looking for guidance in their ...
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From Annoushka's Dream Catcher line, which will be offered at the brand's counter at Saks Fifth Avenue, these 18-karat rose gold earrings feature mother-of-pearl and diamonds and retail for $19,900. London--Fine jewelry brand Annoushka ...
Worn by actress Christina Hendricks at the Emmy Awards, this ring by designer Neil Lane features a 50-carat garnet set in 18-karat gold with diamonds. Click through this slideshow to see the best in celebrity jewelry from the MTV VMAs and ...
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This 8.41-carat fancy vivid purple-pink diamond is of internally flawless clarity, which is rare in pink diamonds of this size and color. It is expected to sell for $12.8 to $15.4 million this October in Hong Kong. Hong Kong--Let the ...
University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) and National Taiwan University (NTU) have been optimizing ammonia-based molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) for gallium nitride (GaN) growth on a range of substrates [Erin C. H. Kyle et al, J. Appl. ...
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Sutra's 18-karat rose gold "Feather" earrings with rose-cut diamonds Click through this slideshow to see the pieces Suzanne Kalan, Wendy Yue, Carla Amorim and Sutra showcased at Couture. Las Vegas--Suzanne Kalan, Wendy Yue, Carla Amorim ...
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This 5.50-carat fancy vivid pink topped Christie's New York sale Tuesday, going for $1.7 million percarat. Click through this slideshow to see the top 10 lots from Christie's Important Jewels auction held Tuesday in New York. New ...
From the new Empire collection, Ivanka Trump's 18-karat yellow gold cuff with diamonds ($49,500) Click through this slideshow to see new pieces from the Empire, Athènèe and Metropolis Sol and Lune collections. All prices are ...
Forevermark by Stephen Webster's 18-karat white gold Heritage Fleur engagement ring features a 0.90-carat round brilliant diamond surrounded by pavé. This is the second bridal line for Webster, who has teamed with Forevermark for ...
"The Blue" is the largest flawless vivid blue diamond in the world at 13.22 carats. Click through this slideshow to see five jewels that will be included in Christie's May 14 sale. Geneva--The world's largest flawless vivid blue diamond ...
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