AGTA Joins Forces with Rapaport: Colored Gemstones now on RapNet
In a bold move by the American Gem Trade Association—one that we anticipated at last year's Tucson Elevated Seminar Series featuring Martin Rapaport—the AGTA...
Lucara Diamond Corp. Sells the 549-carat Sethunya, and the 1,080-carat Eva Star for $54...
Lucara Diamond Corp. ("Lucara" or the "Company") is delighted to announce the successful sale of two extraordinary diamonds from its world-class Karowe Mine in Botswana.
According...
Malawi Places Temporary Ban on All Mineral Exports. Malawi Suspends ALL Mining Licenses: Gemstone...
On February 12, Malawi’s Secretary for Mining, Dr. J. C. N. Mkandawire, placed a ban on the export of all minerals - including gemstones...
IGI Announces Special Colored Gemstone Report Bundle
IGI Press Release -
The International Gemological Institute (IGI), a full service gemological laboratory, announced the launch of GemPass by IGI during the AGTA...
GIA and AGS “Converge” 2025, Symposium & Conclave: an Historic Collaboration
Registration for Converge, the singular gem and jewelry event combining the unique expertise of the American Gem Society (AGS) and the Gemological Institute of...
Must-See Jewelry – Who Wore What Jewels Covers the 2025 Golden Globes: Dazzling Red...
"The 2025 Golden Globes featured some seriously unforgettable jewelry momentsthat had everyone talking. Zendaya’s engagement ring? It wasn’t just big, it was the most talked-about gem...
Gemfields Urges Zambia to Reconsider: Export Tax Comes at a Difficult Time
"London-listed Gemfields said on Wednesday that it would lobby the Zambian government to suspend the newly reinstated 15% export duty on precious gemstones,which would...
Artisanal Miners in Malawi Butt Heads with the Government Over Mining Rights in Large...
In Malawi, artisanal miners frequently clash with the government over restrictions on access to mining areas designated for large-scale exploration. This has led to...
“IT’S A BOY!” … A Really BIG Boy! … A 262-Pound Baby Elephant Named...
The fourth generation of Asian elephants at the Saint Louis zoo has arrived! And his name is Jet. Jet, named after the fossilized driftwood,...
Future of Opal Mining Remains Up in the Air: Recommendations On Hold According to...
Following up on a feature story in Australia's Mining Monthly magazine, Jeweller Magazine reports that "Debate over the future of opal mining in New...
Timely Watches that Celebrate the Year of the Snake, Serpentine Style
The Lunar New Year, the year of the Wood Snake, begins in just a few days, on January 29th. And what seems like clockwork,...
South Africa’s Inaugural 2025 South Africa Diamond Show, all about Natural Diamond Value, Sustainability...
South Africa’s State Diamond Trader presents the inaugural diamond show in Cape Town, February 2-5. The 2025 South Africa Diamond Show will focus on sustainability and ethical...
