http://www.idexonline.com/RSS/IDEX_Online_News.rss News en 2026 IDEX Online Sun, 24 May 2026 21:34:15 GMT 10 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51231 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51231 Instore, the B2B media and events brand, has acquired the JA (Jewelers of America) New York trade shows for an undisclosed sum. It plans to "restore JA New York as a must-attend event on the industry calendar". JA New York holds a Spring and Fall show... Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51231 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=51225 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51225 Gem Diamonds reported higher revenue for Q1 2026, driven by large, high‑value recoveries, even though the total volume of rough sold was lower than usual. The company reported total revenue of $32.1 million for the quarter, which includes an exceptional parcel... Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51225 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51227 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51227 GCAL by Sarine today announced the launch of the GCAL 8X® Cushion Cut Grade, expanding its 8X Ultimate Cut Grade program to one of the most popular and commercially important fancy diamond shapes. Fancy-shaped diamonds now represent a ... Thu, 21 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51227 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51223 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51223 The governments of Botswana and Angola have become affiliated members of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) in a move that signals closer ties between producer countries and the trading community. The announcement was made yesterday... Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51223 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51220 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51220 Production at the Murowa diamond mine, in Zimbabwe, has reportedly been suspended, as owners RioZim struggle to pay workers and creditors. The situation is "deeply worrying", according to Fred Moyo, the country's deputy minister of mines and .... Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51220 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51222 http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51222 The Kimberley Process must "think beyond superficial marketing adjustments" and meet its minimum expectations, the civil society observer body said in a hard-hitting assessment ahead of last week's KP intersessional meeting in Mumbai. The Kimberley ... Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT http://www.idexonline.com/portal_FullNews.asp?id=51222 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