US retail sales robust ahead of increase in tariffs
US retail sales rose in August, even as consumer confidence slipped slightly from the previous month amid the escalating trade war.
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Let me just verify that
MVI Marketing has just come out with a consumer research study report looking at “the need for third-party verification of mined and lab-grown diamond claims of positive social and environmental impact.“
What Generation Z shoppers want from jewelers
Just as the industry is getting its head around how to appeal to millennials, there’s a new, possibly more quixotic, generation coming up.
An urgent call to invest in marketing
The diamond industry must significantly increase its marketing spend to ensure the trade’s longevity. This need is highlighted by the difficult conditions the sector has endured over the past few years.
The diamond business copes with (yet another) crisis
During the last diamond industry crisis—four years ago—many lamented that a “perfect storm” of factors had converged to knock the industry on its back.
GIA’s iD100 can now screen pink diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America’s iD100 gem testing device can now screen pink diamonds following a software upgrade released last week.
Rio Tinto unveils collection of rare Argyle pinks
Rio Tinto has launched a collection of rare pink diamonds from its Argyle mine, which has been specially curated to showcase the full color palette of the deposit’s stones.
Tiffany is opening 2 more Blue Box Cafés
Breakfast at Tiffany’s will soon be offered not only to would-be Holly Golightlys in New York City, but also to their counterparts in Asia.
Tracr aiming to be more than a Blockchain
CEO Jim Duffy envisions a system that connects the whole market.
Alrosa to hold second True Colors auction
Alrosa will offer more than 200 polished colored diamonds at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair in September.
Stephen Lussier : “We have a lot of potential as an industry if we all reinforce the message and work together”
Contrary to what is still, sadly, often said to the detriment of the diamond industry, it actually has a positive impact on diamond producing countries and local populations. De Beers, whose research and involvement puts in pole position in this area
Let’s set our sights on the auctions
It’s time to break the rough supply cycle.