Regional violence and financial difficulties have beset the miner’s ruby operations in the African country. How will that affect supply? On December 24 last year, the Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) ...

Michael Hill has appointed Andrew Lowe as its interim CEO following the sudden passing of former chief Daniel Bracken last week. Lowe will assume the new role immediately, the company said Thursday.

Stephen Barnes has assumed ownership of the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO), succeeding outgoing owner Jeff Roberts. Roberts passed the torch at IJO’s semiannual conference in Palm Springs, ...

Nicole Clayton will join Pandora as general manager of the British Isles region, succeeding Sonia Lopez Delgado. Clayton has considerable experience at globally recognized consumer goods and fashion ...

It’s “dramatically” easier to sell if you develop a friendship with the customer, seasoned marketing and public relations specialist Steve Feldman tells the Rapaport Diamond Podcast. Feldman reflected ...

Jewelers of America (JA) has introduced a three-year road map it believes will help propel the association forward and empower its members. The group developed the new strategy through extensive ...

RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, March 4, 2025, Las Vegas… The diamond market was seasonally slow in February, with prices strengthening for round, D to G, IF to VS1 goods in most sizes. Other categories ...

Michael Hill CEO Daniel Bracken died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 57 after an adverse reaction to medical treatment for an underlying condition. Bracken joined the Australia-based jeweler in ...

What makes colored diamonds so special, and why do some turn out pink, some blue, and some yellow? What is special about a fancy-color diamond? Those will be among the questions we’ll attempt to ...

Rio Tinto’s Argyle Pink Diamonds brand is partnering with the West Australian Ballet to grant scholarships to gifted dancers. The Rio Tinto brand will launch the Rare Gem collaboration together with ...

February 26, 2025, Las Vegas… RapNet, the world’s largest online marketplace for diamonds, gems and jewelry, has partnered with Del Gatto Finance Fund, the largest non-bank lender to the global ...

Alrosa’s profit and revenue fell in 2024 as sanctions on Russian diamonds and weak market demand for rough hit its bottom line. The company reported profit of RUB 19.25 billion ($215.3 million) for ...