GIA appoints Ram Natarajan to lead global laboratory operations The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Sriram Ram Natarajan as senior vice president of laboratory operations. Natarajan, previously managing director of GIA India Laboratory Private Limited, began his new role in early August.  He is now based at GIA’s global headquarters in Carlsbad, California, and reports to president and chief executive Pritesh Patel. …
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Phoria launches at Selfridges Phoria, the London-based affordable luxury jewellery brand, has launched its collection at Selfridges, marking its first physical retail partnership. Now available on the third floor of the Oxford Street flagship store, the brand’s modular pieces include “bestsellers” such as the Hook Up chain rings, Runaway necklaces and Vice carabiner earrings.  The launch comes 18 months …
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De Beers delivers $2.9bn economic contribution in 2024 De Beers has contributed $2.9bn (£2.16bn) in 2024 in taxes and economic value across its host countries and reported its best-ever safety record, with a total recordable injury frequency rate of 1.2. The figures were published in the group’s 2024 sustainability report, which also highlighted progress across climate action, nature conservation and diamond provenance. According …
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Lark and Berry launches London Icons jewellery collection Sustainable fine jewellery brand Lark and Berry has launched its London Icons collection, a new range inspired by some of London’s best-known districts. The collection features eight lines, each reflecting the character of areas including Soho, Camden, Kensington and Mayfair.  Designs incorporate 14k gold and cultured gemstones such as sapphires, emeralds, rubies, alexandrite and diamonds. …
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Lucy Quartermaine consolidates two brands into one British jewellery designer Lucy Quartermaine has announced the merger of her two brands, Lucy Quartermaine and Quartermaine. The Lucy Quartermaine brand has built a reputation for its contemporary sterling silver designs and sculptural forms, while Quartermaine has specialized in Italian-made 18ct gold and rare, top-clarity diamonds. The merger now brings these collections together, offering customers …
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