Speaking during the High Level Segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) at the United Nations Headqaurters in New York, CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri expressed both CIBJO’s and the jewellry industry’s commitment to supporting transformative, equitable, innovative   ...  more

The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) is pleased to welcome Brandee Dallow as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Dallow will work closely with the Board of Directors and membership to strengthen engagement, expand collaboration, and build upon ICA's long-standing role as the leading international voice for the colored gemstone sector.   ...  more

Copper-bearing tourmalines—widely known in the trade as Paraíba tourmalines—have captivated gem dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts around the world since they first appeared on the market in the late 1980s. The Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF has received credible reports from trade sources that indicate a new deposit of copper-bearing tourmaline has been discovered in Ethiopia.   ...  more

Last year, we signed the groundbreaking Luanda Accord, and agreed to jointly fund the Natural Diamond Council. Now, we’ve made good on that promise: Angola’s two major diamond companies, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM,E.P. have formally joined. Ethical diamonds provide tens of thousands of well-paid skilled jobs in Africa, supporting communities and livelihoods. Under the leadership of new CEO, Amber Pepper, the NDC will now have the funding to communicate the facts and tell the   ...  more

Informa Markets Jewellery announced today the rebranding of its two flagship fairs under one powerful identity: JGW (Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong). This rebrand reflects more than four decades of exceptional growth. Starting from modest beginnings with just 110 exhibitors and 700 buyers, the fair has evolved into the world’s largest jewellery gathering, now held twice annually. Over its 43-year history, it has grown exponentially – attracting a combined total of nearly 100,000 buyers in a single year from 140+ countries and regions, while the September show achieved a   ...  more

Singapore today reinforces its standing as the region's foremost jewellery and luxury trade destination with the opening of the Singapore International Jewellery Expo (SIJE) 2026, the largest edition in the exhibition's 21-year history, and the launch of the inaugural Singapore Diamond & Jewellery Week (SDJW).   ...  more

The second edition of the Kering Generation Award X Jewelry took place on July 9, 2026, at the luxury group Kering’s headquarters in Paris during Paris Haute Couture Week. The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is a partner of Kering in the awards, which aim to support visionary talent whose work demonstrates excellence in sustainable design and   ...  more

From the return of Pasquale Bruni to the confirmed participation of companies such as Damiani, Roberto Coin, Crivelli, Schreiner Fine Jewellery and FOPE, Vicenzaoro September 2026 – scheduled to take place from 4th to 8th September at the Italian Exhibition Group’s refurbished Expo Centre in Vicenza – will be both a showcase for trends and a strategic platform for the   ...  more

JCK has announced its 2026 Keynote speaker, Jesse Itzler, a renowned entrepreneur, globally recognized speaker, and #1 New York Times bestselling author. Jesse’s session, “Spiritual Billionaire,” will explore how risk-taking, perspective, and hustle fueled his success as a rapper, runner, and entrepreneur, and how attendees can apply these principles to their own   ...  more

India's gem and jewellery exports stood at US$ 4.27 billion (Rs. 40,398.97 crore) during April–May 2026 as compared to US$ 4.55 billion (Rs. 38,848.42 crore) during the corresponding period of the previous year. While overall exports declined by 6.03% in dollar   ...  more

Mustang Resources (ASX: MUS) is pleased to announce that following a recentlycompleted review of its sales and marketing strategy, the Company has decided to implement a series of measures which better reflect the current exploration and development status of its Montepuez Ruby Project in Mozambique. The review was initiated and overseen by Mustang's new Managing Director, Dr Bernard Olivier, who has  ...  more

Newfield Resources Limited(Newfield) is pleased to announce an updated JORC-compliant resource estimate for its Tongo Diamond Project in Sierra Leone(Tongo Project or Project). This Resource update is one outcome of the ongoing Front End Engineering design(FEED) program for the Tongo Project, and incorporates data from the recent mine development drilling program of 10,792   ...  more

The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has launched a new Coloured Gemstone Course aimed at strengthening product knowledge among jewellery professionals as consumer demand for coloured gemstone jewellery continues to grow.   ...  more