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

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

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

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) welcomes the elimination of import duties on Indian gem and jewellery products under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This removes 2-4% duties on precious jewellery, unleashing huge export potential   ...  more

T.Gold is evolving and furthering its role as an international platform for technological innovation and machinery for the gold, jewellery and watchmaking sectors. From 4th to 8th September 2026, the trade show will be making its September edition debut and, by moving into Hall 4, will be held   ...  more

Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA) concluded yesterday on a positive note, drawing visitors from 100+ countries and regions, show organiser Informa Markets Jewellery announced. Despite ongoing challenges affecting markets worldwide, the event attracted professional buyers with focused sourcing priorities − underscoring both the industry’s resilience and the fair’s standing   ...  more

Gemfields Group has announced that CEO Sean Gilbertson will step down by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, with Chief Financial Officer David Lovett appointed Interim CEO while retaining his current role. The Board has begun the process of identifying a permanent successor.   ...  more

Italian Exhibition Group’s new “Hall 2” at Vicenza Expo Centre will open its doors in September and be fully operational in time for the next edition of Vicenzaoro and T.Gold, set to take place from 4 to 8 September 2026. In line with the announced schedule, IEG has not only created a venue in which   ...  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

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.   ...  more