Pandemic

GIA appoints Pritesh Patel as president and CEO

Pritesh Patel has been appointed president and chief executive of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), effective 4 August 2025.…

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Poppy Elder on trends shaping the bespoke engagement market

Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline…

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Engagement ring sales surge 14%, 77 Diamonds finds

Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline…

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Footfall declines 1.1% in October

Footfall in the UK fell 1.1% in October compared with the previous year, according to data from the BRC. Alongside…

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Cold weather chills consumer spending in June

UK Total retail sales decreased by 0.2% year on year in June, against an increase of 4.9% in June 2023,…

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De Beers fourth cycle diamond sales drops to $380m

The De Beers Group has reported that its rough diamond sales for its fourth sales cycle amounted to $380m (£298.7m)…

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Queensmith acquires ingleandrhode.co.uk from administrators

Queensmith has announced the acquisition of ingleandrhode.co.uk from administrators. According to Queensmith, the acquisition marks a “significant milestone” in its…

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Ingle and Rhode to enter liquidation

Ethical jewellery business Ingle and Rhode has announced that the business is preparing for liquidation as a result of recent…

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Storm Isha dampens early week footfall

Battering winds from Storm Isha hit retail over Sunday and Monday with footfall across all UK retail destinations down -4.6%…

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De Beers reduces diamond prices by 10% to improve demand

De Beers has reportedly cut its diamond prices by 10% to increase demand and revive gem sales, Bloomberg has reported.…

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