http://www.idexonline.com/RSS/IDEX_Online_News.rss News en 2026 IDEX Online Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:52:01 GMT 10 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51340 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51340 Sarine recorded a net loss of $3.49 million for the first half of 2026 amid continued pressure from lab growns and challenging market conditions. The company said it expected business conditions to remain difficult, although it said anecdotal reports... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51340 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51339 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51339 The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) will redirect at least 80% of its future advertising investment to consumer-facing campaigns, according to CEO Amber Pepper. She was speaking last week at a trade meeting in Mumbai, organized by the Gem and Jewellery... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51339 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51338 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51338 China's lab-grown diamond exports jumped 65.3% in the first half of 2026, driven in part by rising overseas demand for synthetic stones used to cool high-performance AI chips, official trade data show. The value of lab-grown diamond exports cleared through... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51338 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51337 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51337 Five suspected jewel thieves are in custody following a high-speed interstate chase in the US. They fled with cash, jewelry, and precious metals valued at more than $2 million after the heist at King Jewelers in Indianapolis on Monday (10 August), according... Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51337 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51336 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51336 Lucara has sold the world's second-largest diamond, the 2,488-carat Motswedi, for an undisclosed price. The sale was included in the Canadian miner's second-quarter results, which reported total revenue of $41.0 million for the three months ended June 30... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51336 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51334 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51334 The IIJS Bharat-Premiere 2026 wrapped up in Mumbai on Sunday (9 August), against what was described as the "most favorable trade backdrop" the Indian gem and jewelry sector has ever seen. The world's second biggest B2B show (after JCK) drew more than... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51334 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51333 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51333 Petra Diamonds is to close its Finsch mine, in South Africa, blaming a collapse in demand for smaller rough. The decision follows the failure of a business-rescue process to find a viable way to restart mining. Creditors approved a plan on 7 August for the ... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51333 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51331 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51331 ussia is to create what it describes as the largest cluster of diamond-cutting facilities in Europe, in a move aimed at retaining more value from its stones. The cluster will combine Alrosa's Kristall cutting plant in Smolensk with facilities in the Republic ... Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51331 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51329 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51329 Brilliant Earth's second-quarter sales rose 5.7% year on year to $115.1 million, as the U.S. jeweler benefited from higher average order values and continued growth in non-bridal fine jewelry. The result exceeded the company's guidance range, despite a 2.1% ... Sun, 9 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51329 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51328 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51328 Staff at a jewelry store in India were baffled when a dozen gold rings and chains went missing, with no sign of a forced entry. Then they checked the surveillance TV and were astonished to see the culprit was a rat. Workers later recovered the missing items... Sun, 9 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51328