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India’s gold jewellery industry – which was hit hard by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic – experienced a surge in exports and domestic sales in 2021 with positive indicators pointing towards rebound and recovery.

One of the most surveyed consumer categories about spending and intentions is engagement and weddings. Each year various organisations measure what has happened or is likely to happen.

Owing to the rise of synthetic diamonds, the trade in fancy colour stones is no longer clear cut, writes Dr Thomas Hainschwang.

An unexpected discovery of previous family ties to Roanoke recently startled a current resident, prompting her to want to know more.

The US, European Union and the G7 forum leaders have collectively announced stiffer sanctions to be imposed on Russia by banning – among others - the importation of diamonds and jewellery to “further isolate Russia from the global financial system”.

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Cost hike could affect related products, but government subsidies in place to protect consumers.

This week, an opal cutter immortalises his opal journey as a work of art, learn about the top ten most expensive necklaces in the world and see how you can use gemstones to convey secret messages.

Diamond producer De Beers has reported an 18 per cent increase in sales during the second cycle of 2022 as the company continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic induced slump.

Pandora has announced it has suspended operations with distributors in Russia and Belarus, indefinitely stopping the shipment of new products to distributors in the region.