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Diamond mining countries speak out; where are all the natural diamonds going?

Rich moms got nice Mother's Day gifts. New issues with tariff refunds. Royal Pop hype hurt Royal Oak prices. It's The Jewelry Wire's daily digest for Tues., June 9, 2026. Ad support from GN Diamond.

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The latest on the De Beers sale; Russia gets rough with lab-growns

The jewelry store ad of the week. How the Bidens got a lab-grown diamond in the White House. More issues for Louisana jeweler. It's The Jewelry Wire…

Jun 8 • The Jewelry Wire and Rob Bates

The Jewelry Wire Sunday list of links (week of June 7)

Botswana looks to the Gulf for its De Beers-buying money. Former Cartier exec Simon Critchell dies. It's The Jewelry Wire's Sunday list of links.

Jun 7 • Rob Bates and The Jewelry Wire

Exit interview with Ellen Fruchtman, founder of Fruchtman Marketing

GN Diamond: Where great prices lead to true partnerships.

Jun 6 • Rob Bates

Natural diamond jewelry sales fall; more people want gold for investment than jewelry

Rolex gold watch prices rise. Fallout from America's largest jewel robbery. A century-old silver mine goes public. It's The Jewelry Wire daily digest…

Jun 5 • Rob Bates

Sally Morrison will depart De Beers; Indian regulator slaps Rajesh Exports

LVMH falls from grace. Apple Watch designer wears a Rolex. Timex likes jewelry companies. It's The Jewelry Wire's daily digest for Thursday, June 4…

Jun 4 • Rob Bates

Signet sees gains at the high-end; higher U.S. tariffs coming for Indian goods

Banks like gold more than the dollar. Industry leaders weigh in on natural diamond sales. It's The Jewelry Wire daily digest for Wed., June 3, 2026

Jun 3 • Rob Bates

What's the future of lab-grown diamonds?; comps rise at Signet

How can an independent jewelry designer promote herself? Swiss watch exports to the U.S. tank. It's The Jewelry Wire's daily digest for Tuesday, June 2…

Jun 2 • Rob Bates

Vegas was a winner; AGS building named after Yantzer; more

What the industry needs. What it should have done about lab-grown. It's The Jewelry Wire's daily digest for Monday, June 1, 2026, special Vegas recovery…

Jun 1 • Rob Bates

The Jewelry Wire Sunday list of links (week of May 31)

A turning point for gold. People like jewelry with human hair. Petra Diamonds on the brink. It's the Jewelry Wire's Sunday list of links for May 31…

May 31 • The Jewelry Wire

Interview with De Beers CEO Al Cook (with questions from Jewelers Helping Jewelers)

De Beers CEO Cook discusses just who may buy his company, the current state of the market, and what he's most worried about. It's this week's Jewelry…

May 30 • Rob Bates

GIA to buy part of Tracr; does De Beers know its new owner(s)?; more

Mick Jagger plays jewelry store owner. More views on lab-grown grading. It's The Jewelry Wire daily digest for Friday, May 29, 2026.

May 29 • The Jewelry Wire

Why Signet bought The Clear Cut; Botswana wants stricter U.S. lab-grown rules; more

Responsible Jewellery Council election results. Your view on diamond grading. Why people like luxury. It's The Jewelry Wire's daily digest for Thursday…

May 28 • The Jewelry Wire

Rapaport list to become more "data-driven"; more jewelers charged as part of gold scheme; more

Your thoughts on what we should describe lab-grown diamonds. The psychology of luxury. Audemars Piguet CEO speaks.

May 27 • The Jewelry Wire

Diamond producers say that lab-grown producers shouldn’t use Four Cs; new Christie's chair; more

The jewelry store ad of the week. Martin Rapaport states an inconvenient truth. John Hardy is modernizing. It's the Jewelry Wire for Tuesday, May 26…

May 26 • Rob Bates

The Jewelry Wire Sunday list of links (week of May 24)

Billionaire has 98% of his fortune in gold and silver. Amazon sued for not refunding tariffs. QVC's creditors are unhappy. It's the Sunday list of…

May 24 • The Jewelry Wire

How annoying "corporate speak" is ruining the jewelry industry

This week's Jewelry Wire Saturday Long Read looks at how jargon and buzzwords have taken over our lives.

May 23 • The Jewelry Wire

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