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Avi Krawitz, Edahn Golan and Rob Bates, the three experts behind the Diamond Dudes podcast, discuss the major developments shaping the diamond market each month. To mark CIBJO’s centenary, celebrated at Vicenzaoro in early September, they brought together several industry figures to examine the key challenges facing the sector. At Vicenzaoro, the three seasoned experts, […]
In a well-documented article published on his platform, The Diamond Press, industry expert Avi Krawitz analyzes the changing structure of the diamond trade and the impact of legislation recently adopted in India. By introducing a full 15-year tax exemption — from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2041 — for foreign companies trading rough diamonds […]
The theft of Queen Nazli’s necklace on August 27 from the MAK in Vienna, where it was on display, represents an immense loss. A treasure has vanished. A major piece in the history and heritage of Van Cleef & Arpels, the jewel was also a remarkable example of Art Deco white jewelry. From the Egyptian […]
For all the confusion and consternation lab-grown diamonds have sown in the fine jewelry marketplace, the science behind how they differ from natural diamonds is well understood. On a recent webinar organized by the Plumb Club and sponsored by Tracr, Dr. Ulrika D’Haenens-Johansson, senior manager of diamond research at GIA, offered a clear-eyed explanation of […]
Raul Sapora looks at whether De Beers missed the lab-grown threat. Raul Sapora, a gemologist, ESG consultant, and Gübelin Gem Lab ambassador, offers his thoughts on whether De Beers misjudged the threat of lab-grown diamonds. There is a growing narrative around De Beers. It is neat, persuasive, and, with the benefit of hindsight, almost irresistible. […]
A pattern is emerging from the depths of diamond mines around the world in 2026: Many producers are deliberately shrinking, and the cost of that choice is starting to show up in the accounts. From Mirny to Yellowknife, Gaborone to Maseru, carats and dollars are coming apart for diamond miners in many countries. Retailers are […]
Against the backdrop of profound changes reshaping the global diamond market, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has reaffirmed its confidence in experienced leadership while appointing a board of directors that combines fresh perspectives with extensive industry expertise. The Antwerp World Diamond Centre has reappointed Isidore Mörsel as President and Avi Bhansali as Vice President. […]
Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) vice president Mehul Shah will take over as president of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) following a contested election. Other participants in the race were Ahmed Bin Sulayem, chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), and Lin Qiang, president of the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE). The election took place on Monday […]
Jewelry houses celebrate the animals, plants, even scents of nature, imagined in rare gems and mesmerizing color. Miracles of beauty, precious stones are the language of high jewelry, transforming each creation into a luminous vision of the living world. “Join me for dinner with Dalí.” A sparkle in his eye, Salvador and Gala Dalí’s recipes […]
A comment from Avi Krawitz on the recent “Diamond Dudes” podcast about how “De Beers equals diamonds” has led to a discussion over De Beers’ value as a brand name. Even De Beers CEO Al Cook has weighed in. I remain skeptical that is what De Beers should be focusing on. Let me explain why: Not all the perceptions people have of De Beers are […]
The Ekati mine in Canada will shut after owner Burgundy Diamond Mines goes into receivership upon failing to secure a buyer for the deposit. “The sales process conducted…did not result in any compliant bids, and the interim funding available to the Burgundy respondents is fully exhausted,” documents filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia on Monday […]
The diamond miner and marketer is undergoing another round of cost-cutting measures ahead of its sale by Anglo American. London—De Beers Group will be undergoing another round of cost-cutting that likely will result in layoffs at its corporate headquarters in London and a two-year pause on production at the Venetia mine in South Africa. According to a […]