Botswana President Duma Boko has announced plans for the termination of over 1,000 workers at Debswana, the government’s joint venture with De Beers. Boko made the declaration at a recent address to ...

The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) has appointed Andrew Rickard as president, to succeed Erich Jacobs. For the past five years, Rickard has served on both the board and executive board of JBT, ...

On a recent episode of the Rapaport Diamond Podcast, a prominent executive in the Indian manufacturing sector gave a revealing report of his company’s current operations. “Since October, we are back ...

Former Perion and MyHeritage tech exec pledges to use cutting-edge advancements, including AI tools, to grow business while staying true to company values. The Rapaport Group has appointed veteran ...

US consumers would pay a “great deal” more for jewelry that is ethically sourced and can be traced to its origins, according to a Plumb Club survey. The study saw a rise in consumer focus on ethically ...

Vast Resources has finally gotten back a parcel of 129,400 carats of diamonds the Zimbabwean government seized in early 2010. The package has been in dispute since Vast Resources, then known as Africa ...

In the latest video episode of the Rapaport Diamond Podcast, Roy Safit, CEO of the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), delves into the colored-diamond market and what’s driving price trends. The ...

The US has placed tariffs of 10% on imports from all countries and higher duties on India, prompting concern and uncertainty in the diamond and jewelry industry. US President Donald Trump announced ...

Intricately 3D-printed precious metals, glass that can store audio of the ocean, and new horizons for synthetic gems are among the breakthroughs in this field. Rifle through the jewelry boxes of ...

A partnership with De Beers’ Tracr program helps the New York-based jeweler show clients the positive impact of their diamonds’ journey. How do you make traceability enticing to consumers who are ...

Petra Diamonds has denied claims from a South African labor union that it intended to dismiss as many as 468 employees due to challenges continued weakness in the diamond market has triggered. The ...

Loose-diamond trading exceeded exhibitors’ low expectations at this week’s Hong Kong show as buyers from around the world helped offset slow Chinese demand. Sentiment was positive and inquiries were ...