Longtime De Beers Exec Stephen Lussier Retires
Stephen Lussier, the legendary De Beers executive who currently serves as its executive vice president for brands and consumer markets, is leaving that role after 37 years with the company.
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Jewelry sales jump 38% in Q3 for Richemont
Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels and Buccellati were top performers for the luxury conglomerate over the key holiday season.
A 5th certification for the RJC COP 2019 crowns Rubel & Ménasché’s commitment and good practices
A 5th certification for the RJC COP 2019 crowns Rubel & Ménasché’s commitment and good practices Officially dated January 17, 2022, Rubel & Ménasché has just validated its 5th certification with the Responsible Jewellery Council, for its 2019 Code of Practices. This certification follows an audit which was successfully completed on September 16, 2021. Here, […]
‘The Enigma,’ a 555-carat black diamond, could sell for $6M at auction
The massive natural fancy black diamond will be offered without reserve at Sotheby’s next month.
Alrosa sells its best fancy color diamonds direct to investors
Alrosa is to expand its sale of polished fancy color diamonds direct to wealthy individuals.
ALROSA reports its diamond sales results for 2021
Press relase – ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for 2021.
Watch: What will 2022 bring?
Sherry Smith, Peter Smith and Edahn Golan join Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff and try to answer the question, how long will the party last?
Anna Martin takes new role at GIA
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Anna Martin as senior vice president for institute and industry relations.
De Beers Group rough diamond sales for cycle 10, 2021
Press release – De Beers Group [announced on December 22] the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the tenth sales cycle of 2021.
Alrosa’s “new” way of doing business
A new year, a new way of doing business. Alrosa introduced changes on 1 January which will, it says, provide buyers with more of what they want, and less of what they don’t.
Season looking festive
Halfway through the peak selling period, the trade is optimistic as the US, India and Hong Kong see an upturn.
Miners reveal dates of 2022 Rough Sales
De Beers, Alrosa and Rio Tinto have released their schedules for this year’s contract sales, at which the miners offer the majority of their rough supply.
