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- The Slide Continues for IDEX Polished Price Index in December
on 5 January 2026 at 10:00 amThe IDEX Polished Price Index kept sliding during December, although the fall was slightly less than the previous month. The Index was down 1.35 per cent, compared to -1.72 per cent in November. The December decline largely reflects continued soft demand...
- Another Month of Recovery for Hong Kong Watches and Jewelryon 5 January 2026 at 8:00 am
Hong Kong's recovery in hard-luxury sales continued in November, according to the latest figures, but growth during the month was slower than in October. Revenue in the jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts sector was up 3.6 per cent, said the Census...
- India's Voluntary New Code on Lab Grown Termson 1 January 2026 at 3:00 pm
The Indian government has, from today (1 January 2026), introduced a voluntary standard concerning suitable terms to describe lab grown diamonds. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) says the move is designed to enhance consumer transparency...
- Women in India Buying Their Own Diamondson 1 January 2026 at 12:00 pm
Almost two thirds of women in India now buy diamonds for themselves. It reflects a decisive move towards jewelry as a form of self-expression rather than a purely traditional asset, according to Toranj Mehta, vice president - marketing at De Beers India.....
- IDEX Price Report for 1 January: Still No Signs of a Recoveryon 1 January 2026 at 4:00 am
2025 ended, as expected, with more price drops. 2024 ended with cautious optimism about a recovery. There have been some gains during the year in +2.00-cts goods, but there are still no signs of a real recovery. And it may be that we shouldn't expect a...