Innovation, traceability platforms and the technology reshaping the trade.
The global diamond industry has long been fond of drawing neat, seemingly impenetrable boundaries. For years, the narrative pitting natural diamonds against lab-grown alternatives was framed by commentators as an existential, zero-sum war.
French luxury group Kering has expanded its Kering Academy for Excellence by signing partnerships with eight Italian educational institutions, strengthening its commitment to developing the next generation of luxury craftsmanship.
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is highlighting an exquisite selection of red, white and blue gemstones and pearls, some from the GIA Museum collection, that reveal the science, beauty and unexpected variety behind one of the country’s most recognizable color palettes.
De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering diamond provenance blockchain-driven platform.
Senior leadership from the World Gold Council’s London head office visited the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Mumbai, on 21 April 2026, with a clear focus on advancing gold jewellery innovation through design, technology and new product concepts.