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- Average US Natural Diamond Engagement Ring Price Hits $7,346
on 16 February 2026 at 9:00 amThe average price for a natural diamond engagement ring in the US rose 9 per cent to $7,346 last year, according to the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). Its new report, Natural Diamond Trends: A 2025 Overview, says the average carat weight rose ...
- India's GJEPC to Join Natural Diamond Councilon 10 February 2026 at 6:00 am
India's Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is to join the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). It is due to become an NDC member by 1 May, once agreement has been reached over the details of its financial contribution....
- IDEX Price Report: Further Drops for Rounds and Fancieson 4 February 2026 at 10:00 am
Price drops dominated yet again both for rounds and fancies during January, as US tariffs on India and the continuing rise of lab growns took their toll. Among 1.00-cts to 1.24-cts rounds, the price of almost all G+ and VVS2+ goods fell. 0.80-cts to 0.89-cts...
- Trump Slashes Tariffs on India to 18%on 3 February 2026 at 8:00 am
US president Donald Trump yesterday (2 February) said he would slash tariffs on Indian imports from 50 per cent to 18 per cent as part of a new trade deal. The move was announced in a Truth Social post, which indicated it was in response to India's agreement...
- JCPenney's Lab Grown Giveaway for Valentine's Dayon 1 February 2026 at 5:00 am
JCPenney is giving away 600 half-carat lab growns in a Valentine's Day promotion. The 650-outlet department store is encouraging customers to bring in an unwanted item of jewelry from an ex, and swap it for a half-carat lab-grown diamond...