The R&M “Lettre”

The diamond industry keeps facing hardships that call for a serious bailout plan, and diamond mining companies are starting to respond to the crisis with measures that will provide relief, albeit temporary.

The recent creation of the DPA (Diamond Producers Association) by the 7 biggest diamond producers has been warmly welcomed by the industry. These producers, who represent nearly 70% of global production, have invested an initial budget of €6 million

For those thinking that the ‘A Diamond is Forever’ advertising campaign will easily resonate with millennials, think again. De Beers has a lot of work to do before it relaunches the iconic slogan in late September, as part of Forevermark’s U.S. holiday marketing campaign.

The Presidents’ Meeting that took place in Tel Aviv this week highlighted five challenges facing the diamond industry, but the issue of profitability was the most pressing.

With Paris Nouvelle Vague, Cartier takes its inspiration from the playful spirit of Parisian women for its latest jewelry collection. Featuring lapis-lazuli, diamond and black lacquer

It seems like times are changing for the diamond industry! Whilst, a few months ago the creation of the Diamond Producers Association seemed like just an idea for a project—but one that had already been the subject of plenty of articles!—it is now a fact

With collections that are always renewed and innovative, the big French jewelry and fine jewelry houses have not finished dazzling us. We shine a spotlight on the latest creations and news from Piaget, Cartier and Dior.

Q&A with Kent Wong, managing director of Chow Tai Fook jewellery group. Chow Tai Fook acquired the Hearts on Fire luxury diamond brand in June 2014 for $150 million

“All value in the diamond business emanates from the consumer desire for our product. Without that consumer desire, there would be no investment

The Vegas JCK and Couture shows not only cemented where the problems are, they also showed where positive change activity is taking place, possibly signaling the way for the rest of the category.

Today marks the launch of the new version of the Rubel & Ménasché website. It is modern, easy to read and full of energy. Like the company, it is constantly evolving and improving.

Not too long ago, I posted a question on Twitter, asking people what they thought was the average price per carat of diamonds. Specifically, I wondered how much, in informed people’s opinion, was the average wholesale price per carat of polished diamonds.