News
What's happening in the gem and jewellery trade: markets, fairs, people and new rules, from around the world.
This week in the trade
2–8 November 2026
Metals, currencies, headlines, new on JewelLoop and the fairs ahead, every Monday.
From the trade press
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Botswana’s De Beers Deal Is a Bet on Tech-Led Diversification
Diamonds · The Diamond Press ·
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Clio Saskia relocates practice to New Zealand following 10 years in London
Trade news · Jewellery Focus ·
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Goldsmiths’ Company announces Treasuring Brilliance to mark 700th anniversary
Trade news · Jewellery Focus ·
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Casetify and Swarovski launch luxury tech capsule collection
Retail & brands · Jewellery Focus ·
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InColor 57: A Journey Through Malagasy Sapphires, Baltic Amber, and the Symbolism of Amethyst
Coloured gems · Italian Gemological Review ·
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Wongs Jewellers wins Force of Fashion award
Education & awards · Retail Jeweller ·
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Sif Jakobs Jewellery and Coeur de Lion appoint Andy Mortimer as Northern sales agent
Markets & business · Retail Jeweller ·
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INDSUTRY OPINION: Why jewellery brands need a better way to measure brand protection
Retail & brands · Retail Jeweller ·
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Platinum Guild International announces 2026 AGTA Spectrum Awards winners
Gold & metals · Retail Jeweller ·
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Single Mine Origin names Amanda Li Hope winner of inaugural Considered Jewellery Award
Gold & metals · Retail Jeweller ·
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Clio Saskia establishes New Zealand atelier
Trade news · Retail Jeweller ·
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The Swiss Watch Parallel, Holiday Marketing, the De Beers Bid and the Lab-Grown Value Chain
Diamonds · The Diamond Press ·
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De Beers, Mine Closures and the Fight for Diamond Demand
Diamonds · The Diamond Press ·
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Rexhep Rexhepi takes the Aiguille d'Or at the GPHG 2026
Trade news · The Jewellery Editor ·
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Gem-A conference presentations focus on research and topical issues in the gemstone industry
Coloured gems · Jewellery Outlook ·
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Sapphires extend lead in Nivoda’s coloured gemstone sales, GM Gemstones Pia Tonna says
Coloured gems · Jewellery Outlook ·
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Newey’s Jewellers celebrates 55th anniversary and complete refurbishment
Retail & brands · Jewellery Outlook ·
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Beaverbrooks celebrates 45 years in Leicester
Trade news · Jewellery Focus ·
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Vincent Pardieu at IGR: Ethiopian Paraíba and Indicolite, Rushing Ahead of the Data
Trade news · Italian Gemological Review ·
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Journal of Gemmology Vol. 40, Issue 2 (2026): Jade from Kazakhstan, Sapphire Analysis, and Treatment Identification
Coloured gems · Italian Gemological Review ·
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197-Carat Romanov Sapphire Worn by Russian Empress Could Fetch Millions at Auction
Diamonds · Jewellery World ·
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A Maharaja’s Rare Cartier Clock Could Fetch $4 Million at Auction
Trade news · Jewellery World ·
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November 2026 Birthstones: Topaz and Citrine
Trade news · AGTA ·
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EVOLVE: A New Chapter for AGTA’s Tucson Speaker Series
Fairs & events · AGTA ·
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Flying High: The Artistry of Ariana Thomas’s “Metamorphosis” Ring
Retail & brands · AGTA ·
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888.88 Carats and 50 Years in the Making: Rare Black Diamond Unveiled in Dubai
Diamonds · Jewellery World ·
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From Reactor to Retail: The 2025 Lab-Grown Diamond Value Chain
Diamonds · Edahn Golan Diamond Research ·
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David Jones Could Lose 26 Stores. What Does It Mean for Jewellery and Watch Brands?
Retail & brands · Jewellery World ·
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Driven by Precision – How Richard Mille Brought Formula 1 into Luxury Watchmaking
Trade news · Jewellery World ·
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Platinum Guild International Announces Global Restructuring, Four Offices to Close
Gold & metals · Jewellery World ·
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October 2026 News Roundup
Trade news · The Diamond Press ·
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AI, Diamond Grading and the Future of Jewelry
Diamonds · The Diamond Press ·
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Color Forward: How the American Retail Market for Colored Gemstones is Shifting
Coloured gems · GemGuide (Gemworld International) ·
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CIBJO Opal Guide Standardizes Classification for a Worldwide Trade
Coloured gems · GemGuide (Gemworld International) ·
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Name Change for the Sake of Change
Trade news · GemGuide (Gemworld International) ·
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Colored Stone Business Holds Steady into End of the Year
Coloured gems · GemGuide (Gemworld International) ·
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Jewelry Creators: Dynamic Duos and Generational Gems
Coloured gems · GemGuide (Gemworld International) ·
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Are Natural Diamonds Heading Toward a New Market Phase?
Diamonds · Italian Gemological Review ·
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From China to the U.S.: Jewelry, Gem, and Watch Shows in Asia and North America in November 2026
Coloured gems · Italian Gemological Review ·
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Five Important Trends From the 2026 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards
Education & awards · AGTA ·
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