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Sapphire Ring Exceeds Estimate at Sotheby's Geneva Auction
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (284+ words) diamondworld. net Sapphire Ring Exceeds Estimate at Sotheby's Geneva Auction Sotheby's recorded strong results for coloured gemstones during its recent Geneva High Jewellery sale, led by a sapphire ring that achieved more than 21 times its pre-sale high estimate. According to…...
Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 Ends in Mumbai Under India's Chairship
3+ day, 26+ min ago (284+ words) The meeting was held under India's Chairship theme of the 3 Cs " Credibility, Compliance and Consumer Confidence " with discussions centred on strengthening governance, operational efficiency and transparency in the natural diamond trade. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said…...
Natural Diamond Council Wins UK ASA Rulings Against Synthetic Diamond Advertisements
3+ day, 5+ min ago (218+ words) The Natural Diamond Council has secured two rulings from the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) against synthetic diamond retailers over advertising practices deemed misleading to consumers. On May 13, 2026, the ASA upheld complaints filed against Novita Diamonds and Linjer Ltd for…...
Prismara by KGK Opens First Retail Store in New Delhi
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (260+ words) Prismara by KGK Group has launched its first physical retail store in New Delhi, marking the brand's entry into offline retail. The outlet is located at Ground Floor, Right Side Portion, A-89, Central Market, Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi. The launch represents…...
Reena Ahluwalia's Winston Red Diamond Painting Added to Smithsonian Collection
6+ day, 21+ min ago (305+ words) Visual artist Reena Ahluwalia's painting, The Legacy of The Winston Red Diamond, has been accessioned into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D. C. The work was formally accepted during a May 6 ceremony held in the Janet Annenberg Hooker…...
11, 000-Carat Ruby Unearthed in Myanmar's Mogok Region
1+ week, 4+ min ago (228+ words) A massive 11, 000-carat rough ruby has reportedly been unearthed in Myanmar's Mogok region, one of the world's most historically significant sources of premium rubies. The discovery is being described as the second-largest ruby ever found in the country by weight....
Met Gala 2026 Sees a Resurgence of Statement Diamonds and Maximalist High Jewellery
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (318+ words) Met Gala 2026 marked a defining moment for high jewellery. After years of being dominated by restraint and understated luxury, this year's red carpet embraced visibility, artistry, and ornamentation with renewed confidence. Diamonds appeared layered and architectural, coloured gemstones returned prominently,…...
Kashmir Sapphire Ring Tops Heritage Spring Jewellery Auction at $906, 250
1+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) Heritage Auctions recorded its highest-ever jewellery auction total as its Spring Fine Jewelry Signature Auction generated $9. 71 million on May 4 in Dallas, led by a Kashmir sapphire ring that sold for $906, 250. The top-performing lot featured a 6. 59-carat octagonal-shaped Kashmir sapphire set…...
Christie's to Auction 31. 62-Carat Fancy Blue Diamond in New York
1+ week, 4+ day ago (220+ words) Christie's will offer The Azure Blue, a 31. 62-carat fancy blue pear-shaped diamond, at its upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction scheduled for June 9 at Rockefeller Center in New York. The diamond, estimated at $6. 5 million to $8. 5 million, is being presented by Christie's Jewelry…...
QWEEN Makes Global High Jewellery Debut at Met Gala
1+ week, 4+ day ago (201+ words) Emerging luxury jewellery brand QWEEN made its first international appearance at the 2026 Met Gala, with celebrity stylist and fashion influencer Diya Mehta wearing bespoke high jewellery pieces created by the brand. The jewellery included two custom-designed hairpins, one featuring a…...