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Staying ahead of the game

Rubel & Ménasché is notable for its commitment to solutions that respect the environment and human values. The Maison firmly believes in transparency and strives to promote and share best practices in the profession, so that we can move towards a sustainable future together. To achieve this vision, it has invested significant human and financial […]

A 56.23-carat orange-pink diamond illuminates the new Louis Vuitton campaign

Louis Vuitton unveils the campaign for its new High Jewelry collection ‘Awakened Hands, Awakened Minds,’ embodied by Louis Vuitton Ambassador, Ana de Armas. The new Louis Vuitton campaign comprises three visuals, one of which reveals the most astonishing diamond of all the high jewelry collections presented in June. This colored diamond is extremely rare, not […]

Mörsel to Continue as AWDC Board President 

The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has reelected Isidore Mörsel as president of its board, following a brief first term at the helm.  The AWDC first appointed Mörsel, the CEO of Dali Diamond Company, in October, to succeed David Gotlib, who resigned in September. The organization held its board elections two weeks ago, it said Friday. He will serve […]

The Future of the Natural Diamond Industry

The natural diamond industry navigated a challenging 2023. Demand was impacted by the bridal catch-up effect after COVID-19 restrictions eased, macroeconomic headwinds, and increasing demand for lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), particularly in the US. In addition, short-term supply was affected by changes in midstream and downstream stock levels. This resulted in a weakening of the value […]

Securing Botswana’s Diamond Legacy

Tourism could be central to the country’s post-mining plans, says Debswana executive. What connects Prince Harry and Kim Kardashian? Probably quite a lot of things, but among them is that they have both been to Botswana.  Harry famously vacationed with Meghan Markle in the southern African country, while Kardashian has visited the Jwaneng diamond mine. The […]

A new CEO for Van Cleef & Arpels

The jewelry house announces the arrival of Catherine Rénier to head up its business. One appointment comes head on the heels of another at Richemont. Following the announcement of a new CEO at Cartier, the Swiss luxury group has announced the arrival of Catherine Rénier at the helm of another of its Maisons, Van Cleef & Arpels.  After serving as […]

High jewelry: Place Vendôme vibrates with color and emotion

A shower of carats and precious stones flooded Paris during its Fashion Week in June. The jewelers played with every shade of precious and semi-precious stones like painters with their palette. From vibrant to pastel colors, in a play of shades and chiaroscuro, the combinations were as endless as nature is generous. With cabochon, faceted, […]

How Luxury Houses Are Boosting Their Jewelry Market Share

Richemont and LVMH are well positioned to increase their brands’ influence over the industry. Last year was a big one for luxury jewelry companies. Several brands celebrated milestones, launched new collections and unveiled physical locations, which further elevated their status among high-end consumers.   The luxury houses walk a fine line between the past and present, […]

Cartier hires new CEO from Vacheron Constantin

The jewelry Maison, which belongs to the Richemont luxury group, has announced the appointment of Louis Ferla as its new CEO. Jumping from one house to another, Richemont is recruiting internally. At the helm of watch manufacturer Vacheron Constantin since 2017, Louis Ferla will take over as head of jeweler Cartier from September 1st this year. […]

JCK Las Vegas Reflects Patchy Diamond Market

SI-clarity goods performed well, but overall trading was mixed. Diamond trading at JCK Las Vegas set a cautious tone as the US consumer market remained uncertain, exhibitors reported.  The important fair, which ended Monday, mirrored the mixed trends visible in the sector. Loose-diamond suppliers gave varied reviews, with lab-grown competition continuing to impact sales. Certain […]