June 16, 2011

Strong Demand from Antwerp, Declining Interest for Near Gem at Diamdel

Diamdel sold 251 of the 256 rough diamond lots it offered at its recent auction. Demand for large goods, 2+ ct items, grainers and smaller goods increased compared to the…

June 16, 2011

Arjav Auction Opens Big Window for Small Dealers

Over 70 of the 120 bidders at the first online rough diamond auction held by Arjav Diamonds were small dealers who were able to successfully compete for rough against large…

June 16, 2011

Rio Tinto Pleased with LV Marketing Model

Rio Tinto’s inaugural participation in the Las Vegas shows was well received the company said Thursday. The diamond miner sought to support its clients by showcasing them in its boots…

June 16, 2011

ABN AMRO Considering Israeli Branch, ‘Would Increase Financing to Israeli Diamond Trade’

Executives from leading diamond industry financer ABN AMRO met with Israel's Supervisor of Banks this week, as they are mulling over the possibility of opening a branch in the country.…

June 15, 2011

Vaaldiam stock near all time low after loss more than triples and Brazil mine ops suspended

Vaaldiam Mining net loss more than tripled in the first quarter to $7.6m after suspending operations at the Duas Barras diamond mine in Brazil. By close of trade on Wednesday…

June 14, 2011

IDEX Online News – JA Extends Cost of Doing Business Survey

Jewelers of America (JA) has extended the deadline for participation in its annual benchmarking survey of retail jewelers, the Cost of Doing […]

June 14, 2011

IDEX Online News – IDEX Online Research: Signet’s New CEO Outlines His Priorities

Mike Barnes, Signet Jewelers’ new CEO who has been on the job for just a few months, took the opportunity to “set […]

June 14, 2011

IDEX Online News – Lakers Get Diamond Touch

f you found the recent NBA finals exciting, than this diamond jewelry line may well fit with your look. Gameplan Concepts, a […]

June 14, 2011

IDEX Online News – Unusually Large Rough Diamond Shipments from India to the U.S. in April

The U.S. imported 70,209 carats of gem quality rough diamonds in April, triple the typical monthly imports. The surge was in imports […]

June 14, 2011

IDEX Online News – Samples from Stornoways Renard Valuated at $182 p/c

A recent diamond valuation at Renard estimates the diamond samples from the Renard 2 and 3 kimberlite pipes at $182 p/c, an […]