Polished diamond news

  • IGI Stands by 4Cs Grading for Lab Growns
    on 15 July 2025 at 6:18 am

    IGI says it has no plans to stop grading lab growns for color and clarity. Its announcement yesterday (14 July) comes weeks after its biggest rival, GIA, said it would start grading lab growns simply as "standard" or "premium". IGI (International Gemological...

  • Marie Antoinette's Diamonds on Display
    on 14 July 2025 at 7:00 am

    Jewelry from the private collection of Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France, are to be displayed at London's Victoria and Albert Musuem (V&A). Among the highlights are a natural pearl and diamond pendant sold for $36min 2018 and a double-ribbon...

  • Retailer Buys Canadian Diamond Project
    on 14 July 2025 at 5:00 am

    Canadian retailer Arctic Blue has bought a controlling interest in the WO Diamond Project, in Northwest Territories, where explorations are at an advanced stage. Arctic Blue Diamonds Ltd, a private diamond company that specializes in the rare blue...

  • Graff's 129-ct Psychedelic Tribute to 1963
    on 13 July 2025 at 7:00 am

    Graff has unveiled a high jewelry suite - a necklace, bracelet, and earrings - crafted from 7,790 diamonds, with a total weight of 129 carats. It is called 1963 and went on display last week at Paris Haute Couture Week. It is described as a "bold tribute to the...

  • Kellie to Stand Down at Natural Diamond Council
    on 9 July 2025 at 4:00 am

    David Kellie is to stand down as CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) after six years at the helm. The announcement, made on his LinkedIn account, comes just weeks after the landmark Luanda Accord, that secures broader industry funding to promote...

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