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The Beijing Declaration, signed on September 15 by the Shanghai Diamond Exchange and three African diamond-producing countries, aims to strengthen cooperation around natural diamonds. However, while sales at Chinese jewelry retailers are recovering, the upturn is mainly benefiting gold. In a recent analysis, industry expert Avi Krawitz examines the structural changes taking place in the […]
In this new chapter of “The Art of Diamond Craftsmanship Revealed”, we invite you inside the Rubel & Ménasché laboratory. Here, you will discover a mysterious world where high-tech equipment and experts work in tandem, conducting analyses that are as thorough as they are impressive. A hushed, dimly lit atmosphere greets visitors as they step […]
In the Pressing Matters podcast, dedicated to the diamond industry and hosted by industry journalist Avi Krawitz (The Diamond Press), Karen Rentmeesters, CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), discusses how Antwerp is adapting to a changing environment, the role trading centers can play in shaping public policy, and the implications of regulatory changes […]
A prominent figure in diamond marketing, Sally Morrison has worked at De Beers, where she helped develop demand for natural diamonds in the United States and launched Lightbox, the group’s lab-grown diamond brand. Interviewed by journalist Rachel Garrahan in Paris during the NouvelleBox show, she reflected on the challenges currently facing the diamond industry. The […]
For decades, GIA’s research has said blue fluorescence rarely hurts a diamond’s appearance, implying that, in fact, it may be optically more pleasing. Soon, the lab may say so on the grading report itself. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is preparing to add direct comments about fluorescence to its diamond grading reports, further addressing […]
Luxury powerhouse Richemont and U.S. jewelry retail giant Signet Jewelers are in talks to join the consortium seeking to acquire De Beers from Anglo American, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters. The negotiations are advanced, Bloomberg reported, though there is no guarantee either company will ultimately participate. The two companies are discussing joining the […]
Higher prices are lifting jewellery sales as the holiday season approaches, particularly at the top end of the market. The challenge for diamond industry marketers is to turn that value growth into broader consumer demand. The diamond and jewellery industry enters the all-important fourth quarter in a better mood than it was last year, or […]
On Oct. 6, Signet announced Blue Nile’s partnership with Royal Asscher, making the e-tailer the exclusive licensed North American retailer for the historic diamond house. It also is the only retailer to offer Curated by the Asscher Family, a special diamond assortment selected by the Asscher family. And Blue Nile will build collections with the […]
Diamonds Do Good (DDG) has launched a new consumer-facing campaign to bring the story and positive impact of natural diamonds to audiences beyond the traditional jewelry industry. The My Diamond Does Good campaign, which focuses on the meaning people attach to their diamond jewelry, will serve as a “credible, third-party voice that connects consumers with […]
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 […]