Economic sanctions on Russia seen to impact diamond trade

The US government has named Russian state-run mining company Alrosa as one of the companies facing “expansive economic measures” and which is expected to impact the worldwide supply and trading of diamonds.
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Now Showing: Was the Holy Grail actually a gemstone?; when the Hope Diamond gets naked; and entering Gem Palace and its trove of ancient treasures

This week, we explore the possibility of whether the legendary Holy Grail was actually a gemstone, enter a magnificent trove of ancient treasures at Gem Palace and see the Hope Diamond 'naked'. 
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Michael Hill sees sustained rise in revenues

Brisbane-based jewellery retailer Michael Hill International has reported a sustained uptrend in revenue for its first half financial results (July to December) despite COVID-related challenges during the period.
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Israel Diamond Exchange opens office in Dubai

The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has announced it has opened an office in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).
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Australian Jewellery Fair a sell-out with four weeks to go

With the theme ‘Time to align for the year ahead’, the upcoming Australian Jewellery Fair (AJF) at the ICC Sydney, Darling Harbour is now sold out.
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Now Showing: Jeweller makes engagement ring in 24 hours; cutting a giant ‘concrete’ opal block; and an art-deco bench tip

This week, a jeweller takes on the challenge to make an engagement ring in 24 hours, an opal cutter slices a huge rainbow 'concrete' block and learn a hot bench tip about setting stones art-deco style. 
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Lab-created diamond body names committee

The revamped International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA) - known as IGDA 2.0 - has announced its leadership committee to steer the course for the group’s representation of the synthetic diamond industry.
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