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A Pragnell ring featuring a striking 22.09-carat diamond is expected to be one of the highlights of Heritage’s upcoming auction, with an estimated value of as much as $250,000. At the heart of the ring is a cushion-cut fancy-yellow diamond, complemented by 1.33 carats of French- and carré-cut diamonds set along the band. Heritage said Tuesday that the piece will be among the featured lots at its September 28 Fall Fine Jewelry Signature Auction. More than 470 pieces will be offered in the sale, including...

Natural diamonds across a range of sizes are showing signs of recovering demand, while the market appears to have become more balanced between mined and lab-grown diamonds, according to Titan Company. “We have seen more stability…in the pricing, both of solitaires as well as small diamonds,” Titan Jewelry CEO Arun Narayan said in an earnings call transcript released Tuesday. The Indian jewelry retailer first observed a “resurgence” in demand for diamond jewelry during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026. That momentum continued into the first...

Pandora reported stronger sales in the second quarter, supported by the expansion of its store network and the launch of a new jewelry collection. The Danish jewelry company said revenue increased 2% year over year on a reported basis and 3% organically to DKK 7.22 billion ($1.11 billion) for the three months ended June 30. Organic growth measures sales in local currencies while accounting for changes in the company’s structure, including the addition or removal of distributors and franchise partners. Like-for-like sales rose 1%, while...

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) recently examined a purple diamond that had been artificially colored through a combination of irradiation and annealing. The GIA received a 3.93-carat rough, purple, Type Ib diamond at its Dubai laboratory for detailed testing. According to an article published in the spring issue of the institute’s quarterly journal, Gems & Gemology, the diamond displayed unusual growth features that attracted the attention of researchers. Laboratory analysis confirmed that the diamond had been color treated. GIA determined that the stone had...