News

News

Dates of Election for IDE President and Officers Changed
Elections for exchange representatives by members will be held on Wednesday, October 9, in the Alon Culture Room and not as published previously.
Change in Date of 64th Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 8, at 3pm in the Trading Hall and not as published previously.
Rockwell Finds Four Diamonds of More Than 100 carats
Rockwell Diamonds has discovered four diamonds each weighing more than 100 carats at its Middle Orange River region plant in South Africa.
US Jewelry CPI Rises 2.5% on Year in August
The U.S. jewelry consumer price index (CPI) increased by 2.5 percent year on year in August to 182.13 points, the highest number since the peak of 183.19 points in January 2012.
The Israel Diamond Exchange announces the death of Fuad Sahar RIP
The Israel Diamond Exchange announces the death of Fuad Sahar RIP, father of IDE President Yair Sahar
Alrosa Posts Rise in Revenue and Profits Soar
Russian miner Alrosa reported a 9-percent rise in revenue on the year to $1.33 billion in the second calendar quarter of this year.
US Retail Sales Come in Lower Than Forecast
Retail sales in the United States came in lower than forecast in August, up by just 0.1 percent seasonally adjusted from July, the National Retail Federation (NRF) reported.
Israeli Exhibitors Mixed on Results of Hong Kong Show
The last day of the September Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Show at Asia-World Expo (AWE) today (Sunday) for exhibitors of diamonds, jewelry raw materials, equipment and packaging found a range of responses from Israeli diamond companies.
Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair Opens
The September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, one of the most important diamond industry events, starts today (Wednesday).
Christie’s New York to Sell Three Colored Diamonds
Christie’s had an "unprecedented season" this spring with three world record breaking diamond sales in New York, Geneva and Hong Kong.
Rio Tinto Argyle Displaying Pink Diamonds Tender
The Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender, featuring 64 rare pink, blue and red diamonds, has been put on display in Hong Kong.
Important message from the WFDB
A warning from the world federation diamond bourse - click for details