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ALROSA Launches Commercial Device For Identification Of Natural And Synthetic Polished Diamonds
Determined not to be outdone by its major rival De Beers and global labs such as the GIA, Russian mining giant ALROSA is launching its first commercial device for the identification of natural and synthetic polished diamonds.
New Year Jewelry Sales Make Strong Start in US
There was again a significant rise in sales of fine jewelry and fine watches in the United States in January which is the last month for which figures are available.
US Polished Diamonds Increase in January

The United States reported a slight increase in polished diamond imports in January – rising 3% to $1.81 billion, according to official figures.


Signet are closing stores, focus to go over to James Allen
Signet Jewelers Limited expects to close more than 200 of its more than 3,000 stores after carrying out a review of its real estate and cost structure as it aims to drive greater store productivity.
GDX: POLISHED DIAMOND PRICES SOFTEN
The past week of wholesale polished diamond trading was marked by a price softening in Israel
U.N. Votes to Accept Resolution on Role of Diamonds in Fueling Conflict
The work of the Kimberley Process to end ties between the diamond trade and conflicts has been welcomed by the United Nations General Assembly. The UN has adopted a consensus resolution aimed at strengthening the work and bringing it in line with the UN's 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
IDE’s International Tender Center Beat Expectations in Year One
The International Tender Center (ITC), which was opened by the Israel Diamond Exchange in February 2017, has succeeded beyond expectations during its first year of activity, the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) said.
GDX: MODEST POLISHED DIAMOND PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
Asking prices of polished diamonds inched up 0.01% during the past week
GDX: POLISHED DIAMOND PRICES DECLINE IN POST-SHOW CORRECTION
Polished diamond prices in Israel inched down during the past week
President's remarks in honor of Women's Day
President's Review of his visit to the Hong Kong Diamond Week
Last night was the end of the March 2018 Hong Kong exhibition, as for many of us this exhibition already ended on Friday.
Sarine Officially Opens Sarine Technology Laboratory
Sarine Technologies Ltd has officially opened the Sarine Technology Laboratory, the first in the company's network of advanced, automated gemological labs.