http://www.idexonline.com/RSS/Consumer_News.rss Consumer News en 2026 IDEX Online Fri, 29 May 2026 21:55:00 GMT 10 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51239 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51239 African diamond producers are calling for lab growns to be measured in grams rather than carats, and for 4Cs grading to be reserved only for natural stones. The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) announced the move on Monday (25 May) ... Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51239 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51237 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51237 Jewelry that belonged to Italian screen icon Claudia Cardinale is to be auctioned at Christie's Paris. Highlight of the sale is a 1960s Serpenti watch by Bvlgari - part of an iconic line of snake‑inspired watches, with pear-shaped sapphires for eyes... Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51237 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51235 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51235 India's export volume of polished lab growns has overtaken that of natural diamonds for the first time. The tipping point came during the year to March 2026, according to figures published by the GJEPC (Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council).... Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51235 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51233 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51233 Richemont saw another annual rise in jewelry sales, up 8% in FY26, although watch sales fell by 4%. The Swiss luxury conglomerate delivered "strong sales growth and solid results" in the year to 31 March, with overall group sales up 4% to EUR 22.4 billion ... Mon, 25 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51233 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51232 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51232 The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has issued an urgent warning about a gold‑trading operation that is falsely claiming to have its endorsement. As a non‑profit representative association, CIBJO says it does not trade in any commercial products... Mon, 25 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51232 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51228 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51228 Christie's New York is to sell two blue diamonds - both with estimates of $6.5 million to $8.5 million - on the same day at its Magnificent Jewels auction on 9 June. One is the largest fancy blue diamond ever offered at auction, the 31.62-carat ... Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51228 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51226 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51226 Signet remained the biggest-grossing jeweler in North America by far in 2025, but Richemont replaced Walmart in the number two spot. LVMH slipped from fifth to six place and Macy's dropped from seventh to eighth place in National Jeweler magazine's annual... Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51226 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51219 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51219 Watches of Switzerland (WoS) reported a 13% increase in annual sales to $2.4 billion, driven largely by strong momentum in its US retail business. Over the 12 months to the end of April, US sales rose 24% in constant currency (18% reported), and now... Mon, 18 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51219 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51218 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51218 India has more than doubled tariffs on gold and silver - up from 6% to 15% - in a move aimed at easing pressure on its foreign exchange reserves. The increase took effect on 13 May, just three days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on people to stop buying... Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51218 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51217 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51217 The Ocean Dream, a 5.50-carat fancy vivid blue-green diamond, sold for a record $17.3 million at Christie's Geneva. It was a record price for a stone of its color and intensity - way above $9 million to $13 million pre-sale estimate and double the $8.65 million... Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51217