http://www.idexonline.com/RSS/IDEX_Online_News.rss News en 2026 IDEX Online Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:22:18 GMT 10 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51415 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51415 The World Diamond Council (WDC) has introduced a revised System of Warranties that now includes a due-diligence process and broadens its remit to cover human rights, labor rights, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering. The System... Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51415 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51414 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51414 De Beers Group CEO Al Cook says natural diamond prices have stabilized and are now beginning to rise, as demand increases in key markets and global supply falls. He made the comments in an interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN) ... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51414 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51413 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51413 A gold charm bracelet worn by Brigitte Bardot at her wedding to her second husband, actor Jacques Charrier, sold for EUR 56,932 ($65,400) yesterday, September 21, at a Paris auction of the French film star's personal belongings.... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51413 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51416 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51416 The Natural Diamond Council has rebranded itself as The Diamond Collective, dropping "Natural" from its public-facing name as it seeks to broaden industry participation and rebuild consumer demand for natural diamonds. The organization describes ... Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51416 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51412 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51412 A company that certified sustainably produced diamonds and colored gemstones for seven years has abandoned the program. SCS Global Services said the market had failed to develop the conditions needed to support the voluntary scheme at scale.... Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51412 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51410 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51410 Jewelers of America (JA) stepped up its lobbying in Washington last week for tariff exemptions for diamonds, as the US threatened an unprecedented new round of tariffs. Newly enacted legislation gives the president authority to impose tariffs of up to 100%... Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51410 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51408 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51408 Botswana vice president Ndaba Gaolathe says the recovery of the natural diamond market depends to a large extent on a stable relationship between his country and De Beers, in which it currently holds a 15% stake. He also said uncertainty over ... Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51408 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51411 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51411 A US company is selling breast milk diamond rings - featuring 12 lab grown stones and tiny channels that contain a mother's preserved milk. Everlatch, a Los Angeles-based jewelry company, isn't the first to offer breast milk jewelry, but it says it has ... Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51411 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51407 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51407 R. Michael Richards, CG, President of Underwood's Jewelers, has been awarded the Robert M. Shipley Award®, the most distinguished accolade from the American Gem Society (AGS). This honor was presented to Mr. Richards at the annual Robert M. Shipley... Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51407 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51405 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51405 De Beers has unveiled a new natural/lab grown screening device that cuts the scan time for seven carats of melee diamonds from around 30 minutes to under five. SynthDetect 2 also automates more of the testing and reporting process. It was launched on... Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51405