The Apple Watch Series 3 is selling like hotcakes
Apple hosted its first-quarter 2018 earnings call on Thursday, February 1, and the company revealed that its Apple Watch enjoyed its most lucrative quarter ever.
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Why words matter
The appeal of diamonds transcends ordinary concepts of worth. When you hold a diamond, you intuitively know that it’s valuable. Beauty and rarity make diamonds precious. Beauty, rarity and – all the memories you connect to people you love and cherish.
Did a troubled 2017 promise growth in 2018?
Is the diamond industry moving forward? Is it on a growth track? Is it taking steps that would lead it to capture market share from other luxury goods, greater share of wallet, or at least improve its margins?
Fancy color diamond price index slightly up Iin Q4 2017
Fancy color diamond prices posted a slight rise in the fourth quarter of 2017 from the previous quarter, according to The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF).
US lab creates 6ct. CVD synthetic
WD Lab Grown Diamonds has created and sold a round, 6-carat synthetic diamond that it claims is the first of its size and shape made using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique.
Chinese consumers are willing to buy diamond jewelry next year more often than Americans
Press Release – ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, and GfK research company conducted an extensive research of diamond consumers in the US and China.
The 10 most read articles on Rubel & Ménasché in 2017
Tradition dictates that it is time for our yearly roundup of the 10 most read articles on Rubel & Ménasché in 2017. Those that you preferred, that won the most votes… and that also allow us to take a step back as editors and see what has happened over the year.
New guidelines clarify: ‘Diamond’ means ‘Natural’
Leading groups in the diamond and jewelry sectors have collaborated to publish a universal standard to use when referring to natural diamonds and synthetics.
De Beers to auction other miners’ diamonds
De Beers’ auctions division will sell diamonds from other mining companies so clients can access a broader range of goods.
ALROSA looking at tomorrow: its commitment to a responsible industry – Peter Karakchiev’s interview
ALROSA, the biggest diamond producer in the world, has pulled out all the stops in recent years to achieve a leading position in the diamond industry and to make a greater commitment to responsible sourcing approaches.
Jewelry shines as LVMH sees record results
Revenue from jewelry and watches at LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton jumped 10% in 2017, with growth across each of its key global markets.
Israel bourse strikes deal with Alibaba
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will launch a partnership with Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group, enabling traders to sell goods online to businesses and consumers in global markets.