Kang Seung-gi’s 30‑Carat debt to lab‑grown success — what it signals
After near-bankruptcy tied to a 30-carat, ‘Ronaldo-sized’ diamond, Kang Seung-gi pivoted to pioneer South Korea’s lab-grown diamond sector — a strategic signal for retailers.
Category: Diamonds
Tiffany 10ct flawless diamond tops Christie’s online sale—signals demand?
A Tiffany & Co. ring set with a flawless 10ct emerald-cut diamond was the top lot in Christie’s Jewels Online Sale — a rare signal of strength for large white diamonds.
The Ice Lane brings pricing clarity to India’s lab-grown diamonds
The Ice Lane aims to bring transparency to India’s lab-grown diamond market, tightening price discovery and reshaping trust—an import risk and opportunity for US buyers.
De Beers’ Jwaneng 28.88 Ct unveiled in London — auction signal?
De Beers and Sotheby’s preview the Jwaneng 28.88 Ct internally flawless diamond in London, positioning the rare large gem for an upcoming Sotheby’s auction.
Jwaneng 28.88ct diamond pegged $2.8m — tests high‑carat demand
A 28.88ct Jwaneng diamond could fetch $2.8m — a rare high‑carat test of demand and pricing pressure for natural diamonds among US retailers and investors.
De Beers 28.88ct Jwaneng diamond at $2.8M — demand test
Sotheby’s will offer a 28.88ct De Beers diamond from Jwaneng, Botswana, with an upper estimate of $2.8M — a near‑$3M test of high‑carat natural‑diamond demand.
Lab-grown diamonds let buyers choose larger engagement stones
Lab‑grown diamonds let couples buy larger, better‑priced engagement stones and more ambitious designs — a merchandising and margin consideration for US jewelers.
Sotheby’s Jwaneng 28.88: Type IIa flawless, est. $2.8M — Market test
Sotheby’s and De Beers unveil the flawless Type IIa ‘Jwaneng 28.88’, estimated up to $2.8M at the April high‑jewelry sale — a rare market signal for collectors.
Blood diamonds fuel Israel‑Iran conflict — sanctions under strain
As tensions peak, diamonds routed through Israel processing hubs and West African networks are again financing warfare and evading sanctions—risk for US retailers.
Tiffany 10.02 ct leads Christie’s Jewels Online — auction signal
Christie’s closed a 10-day Jewels Online sale led by a Tiffany & Co. 10.02 ct diamond ring — a quiet sign of sustained appetite for sizable diamonds in digital auctions.
Elmwood’s 26ct white diamond tops $1M — UK market signal for buyers?
Historic 26‑carat white diamond sold at Elmwood’s London for over $1M — the largest white stone on the U.K. market in more than a decade, tightening supply of large goods.
Lucara recovers nearly 37ct Type IIb blue — high-jewelry signal
Lucara’s Karowe X‑ray recovery of a ‘stunning’ Type IIb blue near 37 carats underscores rarity of large natural blues and reinforces provenance value for collectors.