JCK Las Vegas Wraps an Upbeat 2019 Show at the Sands Expo & The Venetian with New Products, Technology and Events
JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry's largest and most iconic North American trade event, recently wrapped its 2019 edition. This year's JCK Las Vegas show brought together over 2,200 exhibiting companies, and 30,000 industry professionals, including over 13,000 vetted buyers, representing nearly 100 different countries around world. Those in attendance experienced JCK's all-encompassing ... more
The WFDB Presidents’ Meeting 2025 in New York, in cooperation with the Diamond Dealers Club of New York, concluded last night after 2.5 days of speeches, panels, site visits, a gala dinner and networking among the leadership of the international diamond community. “We are not just preserving the diamond industry — we are building its future.” 
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced today that it stands united with the industry-wide position to request that the US Government grant a tariff exemption for natural diamond imports.
The WFDB supports the statement released by the World Diamond Council yesterday, which advocates for an industry-wide strategic exemption for natural diamonds. The WDC statement has been endorsed by 
Gemfields has reported solid results from its latest auction of mixed-quality rough rubies, generating total revenues of $31.7 million. The auction, held from 2-13 June in Bangkok, saw 78 of 90 lots sold, representing 69% of the 99,830 carats on offer.
Despite being the smallest mixed-quality ruby auction by weight to date, demand remained strong, with an average sales price of 
A new, first-of-its-kind report on Fancy Color Diamonds, released today by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), in collaboration with the Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation, offers an exclusive and in-depth exploration into one of the world’s most extraordinary gemstones. This landmark report provides a comprehensive journey into the allure of these stunning diamonds, shining a light on their 
This July, the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) celebrates a resplendent milestone - its 20th anniversary, a testament to its enduring legacy as Singapore’s premier jewellery exhibition and a cornerstone of the region’s jewellery calendar. Over the past two decades, SIJE has become synonymous with excellence, longevity, and industry relevance, 
DMCC has appointed Neil Ventura as Special Advisor within its Precious Stones Ecosystem, further reinforcing its leadership in the global diamond and precious stones industry.
Ventura brings over three decades of international experience to the role, having previously held senior positions at De Beers and Anglo American. At De Beers, he led initiatives including the De Beers Auction Sales platform, Tracr blockchain technology, Lightbox 
The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor until her retirement at the end of 2025. 
