Former IDI chair passes away May 4, 2009 Simcha Lustig, former chair of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) passed away suddenly at the age of 71. + Read More

India records slight growth in gem and jewellery exports May 4, 2009 India's gem and jewellery exports grew by 1.45 per cent in fiscal 2009, driven primarily by a 23.64 per cent increase in its gold jewellery sector. + Read More

Diamond cutting and polishing facility a first for Ontario April 20, 2009 Crossworks Manufacturing is setting up Ontario's first diamond cutting and polishing facility in Sudbury, Ont. + Read More

RJC amends previous diamond definition April 20, 2009 The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has retracted its definition of a diamond following what it calls "industry misapprehension as to its meaning and intent." + Read More

Sotheby’s to sell rare 7.03-carat blue Cullinan diamond April 20, 2009 A rare fancy vivid blue 7.03-carat diamond will take centre stage at Sotheby's Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale next month. + Read More

Diavik Mine schedules temporary shutdowns April 20, 2009 Production at the Diavik Mine in the Northwest Territories will be shutdown for two six-week periods, says Rio Tinto, the mine's owner. + Read More

Ujas Gemport founder passes away at 68 April 20, 2009 From Burma to Bogotá, Suresh Patel spent his life travelling the globe in search of gemstones. But through it all, he called Canada home. + Read More

Rado receives Red Dot Award April 6, 2009 Rado's True Chronograph Matt received a Red Dot Award, bringing the company's win count to five since 1990. + Read More

Gold company buys stake in Harry Winston and Diavik mine April 6, 2009 Toronto-based Kinross Gold is purchasing an indirect interest in the Diavik diamond mine, along with 19.9 per cent of Harry Winston, one of the mine's owners. + Read More

Canadian designers win at MJSA Vision Awards April 6, 2009 Two Canadian jewellery designers picked up hardware at the 2009 Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA) Vision Awards. + Read More