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U.S. Tariffs on India Hit 50%: 25% Now, 25% MORE by the End of...

As you are probably fully aware by now, the United States has moved to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, escalating trade tensions and...
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s Engagement Ring to Georgina Rodríguez is Lighting up the Internet!

The headline-grabbing engagement ring–a large oval brilliant cut diamond,has been estimated by numerous "jewelry experts" to weigh between 20 and 50 caratswith a guesstimated...
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And the Winners Are… Winners of the $30,000 AUSTRALIAN OPAL AWARDS 2025!

Celebrating Australia's National Gemstone Since 2000, the Australian Opal Awards have showcased the creativity and skill of jewelry designers and gemstone artisans who work with...
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Fabergé: From Imperial Jewels to a Private Equity Portfolio? What is Happening with Fabergé?

Gemfields has sold its iconic brand Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50 million. Fabergé, once synonymous with the pinnacle of gemstone and jewelry artistry–the crown...
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Sotheby’s Withdraws $13 Million Auction After India Reclaims Sacred Buddha Relics

A cache of ancient gemstones believed to have once rested above the cremated remains of the Buddha has been returned to India! The move follows...
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Ruby & Sapphire from Winza: Columbia Gem House Announces New Acquisition

Columbia Gem House Announces New Acquisition of Untreated Sapphires and Rubies from Tanzania Columbia Gem House (CGH), the gem cutting and wholesale supply house based...
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Four Color Highlights & One Old Mine Cut from Heritage’s Upcoming Fall Fine Jewelry...

Heritage Auctions' September 29 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature® Sale is still a few weeks away, but four loose gems and a mounted diamond are...
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Planning a Trip to Sri Lanka? The Tourist VAT Refund Counter was just re-Opened!

Thanks to the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association (SLGJA), working with the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA), the Ministry of Industries, and...
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“Making a Killing in Diamonds” by Rob Bates

Book #4 (and final installment) in the Diamond District Murder Mystery Series A Shocking Murder. A Glittering Lie. Meet the New Mystery That Cuts to...
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No Budget for a Diamond? — You can Dig...

Murfreesboro, Arkansas is the home of Crater of Diamonds State Park. Here you can pay a nominal fee, hike out into the newly plowed...
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AGTA Continues the Fight in Washington: Gem Imports Still at Risk of Tariffs

Here in the U.S, colored gemstones are at the center of a very real political battle. On April 2, 2025, the U.S. government announced sweeping...
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Mogok Under Attack: Myanmar’s Legendary Ruby-Mining Town Becomes the Latest Flashpoint in the Civil...

Following numerous posts on social media, we see that Mogok–Myanmar's legendary gem mining region–has been under attack for several weeks now. According to the latest...