http://www.idexonline.com/RSS/Consumer_News.rss Consumer News en 2026 IDEX Online Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:40:06 GMT 10 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51499 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51499 GIA has identified a 6.06-carat pink lab grown that was deliberately fashioned and etched to resemble a natural rough stone. In its Fall 2026 issue of Gems & Gemology, GIA says it's the first case it has documented involving a CVD diamond modified in .... Mon, 9 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51499 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51494 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51494 Sales of jewelry, watches and valuable gifts in Hong Kong rose 20.3% year over year in September, significantly outperforming the wider retail market, as the city's consumer spending continued to recover. The value of sales reached HK$4.706 billion... Thu, 5 Nov 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51494 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51491 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51491 Celebrated US cookbook author and baker Dorie Greenspan has launched a collection of silver and gold-plate charms and necklaces inspired by French pastries and other sweet treats. The idea is to bring her love of baking and French patisserie into jewelry... Thu, 5 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51491 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51490 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51490 TikTok has tightened its rules on the sale of loose diamonds to customers during fast-paced livestream auctions in the US. The social media and e-commerce platform now requires sellers to provide GIA or IGI certification for all lab grown and natural gems... Wed, 4 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51490 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51492 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51492 Luxury watches by Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Rolex and other brands seized in Singapore's record S$3bn ($2.3bn) money-laundering scandal are to be sold at auction from next week. The first sale, titled Fine Watches, Part One, will run online ... Wed, 4 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51492 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51486 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51486 The number of US jewelry businesses continued to decline in the third quarter, although the rate of contraction slowed slightly, according to the Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT), which provides commercial credit information. There were 21,831 US ... Sun, 1 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51486 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51479 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51479 The natural diamond industry is at a "defining moment", according to DMCC executive chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem. He called for coordinated action to restore consumer confidence, create new sources of value and address pressures extending well beyond ... Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51479 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51474 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51474 A collection of antique and vintage jewelry discovered in the attic of a family home in Malvern, England, has sold for £506,750 ($680,000), more than three times its original £150,000 ($200,000) valuation. The 201 lots, amassed over a lifetime by... Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51474 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51469 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51469 Swiss watch exports rose 11.7 per cent year on year in September to CHF 2.226bn ($2.74bn), marking a fourth consecutive month of growth. Shipments to the United States surged 85.7 per cent to CHF 292.9m ($361m), partly reflecting a sharp tariff-related... Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51469 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51467 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51467 A rare nine-carat pink diamond that was stolen from a French chateau nearly 100 years ago went on public display this week. The pear-shaped Grand Conde diamond was stolen during an overnight raid at the Chateau de Chantilly in northern France, about ... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51467