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- Tariff Refunds (Eventually) for US Diamond Importers
on 9 March 2026 at 5:00 amDiamond importers in the US can expect refunds, eventually, on reciprocal tariffs paid before they were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court last month. It follows a ruling by a judge at the U.S. Court of International Trade on 4 March ordering...
- Lab Grown Retailer Rescued from Administrationon 9 March 2026 at 5:00 am
An Australian retail chain that promoted lab growns as an ethical alternative to natural diamonds has been rescued from collapse. Secrets Shhh, entered voluntary administration last December, due to financial distress amid challenging retail conditions ...
- Tariffs Turmoil: Does EU Zero Rate Sill Apply?on 2 March 2026 at 6:00 am
Diamantaires in India and Belgium are still grappling with uncertainties following last month's flip-flop on US tariffs. Confusion reigns over whether or not the newly-introduced zero rate for EU polished diamonds still applies. The Supreme Court struck ...
- Six out of 10 US Engagement Rings are Lab Grownon 1 March 2026 at 10:00 am
More than six out of 10 couples (61%) in the US opted for a lab grown diamond in their engagement ring last year, according to The Knot's latest annual Real Weddings Study. That's an increase from 52% in 2024, a landmark year when the balance...
- Anglo Slashes De Beers' Value from $4.1bn to $2.3bnon 23 February 2026 at 8:00 am
Mining giant Anglo American has almost halved the book value of De Beers to $2.3bn, as the ailing diamond miner reported losses of $511m for 2025 (from $25m in 2024). Anglo blamed "ongoing challenging rough diamond trading conditions" as well as...