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- Iran War Halts Shipments Between India and Dubai
on 10 March 2026 at 12:00 pmThe war in Iran has halted diamond shipments between India and Dubai. Iran has launched over 1,000 drones and ballistic missiles at the UAE since 28 February in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes. The UAE supplies over two-thirds of India's rough...
- Tariff Refunds (Eventually) for US Diamond Importerson 9 March 2026 at 5:00 am
Diamond 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...