Due to a cyberattack rendering their website inaccessible, auction house Christie’s was forced to postpone its recent watch auction titled "Rare Watches at Christie’s Geneva." The company has referred to the the incident as a “technology security issue.”
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British multinational mining company Anglo American has confirmed its plans to sell its diamond subsidiary, De Beers, publicly stating that De Beers will be “divested or demerged” from its portfolio. Anglo American currently holds 85 per cent of De Beers’ shares, the remaining 15 per cent is owned by...
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Peel police suspect that some of the gold stolen in the $20 million gold heist at Toronto, Ont.’s Pearson Airport—the largest gold theft in Canadian history and sixth largest in the world—may have been melted down in the basement of a Toronto-area jewellery store.
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Pandora reports a strong start to their fiscal year, marking a record Q1 performance of 6.83 billion Danish kroner (US$980.5 million, C$1.34 billion). The company witnessed a notable 17 per cent surge in revenue year-over-year. This growth, equivalent to 18 per cent organically, was further accentuated by an impressive...
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Rogelio Villarreal, a resident of Tamaulipas, Mexico, stumbled upon what seemed like an incredible opportunity when browsing luxury jeweller Cartier’s website: 18K diamond-studded rose-gold earrings priced at 237 Mexican pesos (US$13, C$19). Villarreal bought two pairs, completely unaware of the long legal battle that would follow the seemingly innocent...
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Virtual marketplace and SaaS solutions provider Virtual Diamond Boutique (VDB) has rebranded as “VDB—Your Jewelry Tech Partner.” The move marks a significant milestone in VDB’s commitment to driving innovation, efficiency, and profitability across the jewellery industry. VDB is the only jewellery industry technology company that operates both a...
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Jewellery industry insurance provider Jewelers Mutual has collaborated with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to unveil the Ron Harder Gemological Scholarship. This initiative to support the education and development of future gemmologists offers a US$50,000 (approx. C$68,160) scholarship. The award will be disbursed over a period of five...
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Indian trade body, the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), recently showcased an extensive range of gold jewellery collections reflecting India’s craftsmanship and heritage, at the second edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Tritiya in Bangalore, India.
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The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has recently made revisions to its trade show regulations concerning lab-grown, man-made, and synthetic gemstones. As of the AGTA GemFair Tucson 2025, exhibitors are prohibited from showcasing loose gemstones or jewellery containing non-natural gemstones at AGTA fairs.
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Jewellery appraisal software provider, Instappraise, and the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) have joined forces to unveil two distinct scholarships. The scholarships hope to support both aspiring and established jewellery appraisers by advancing education within the industry.
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