2017 global diamond report key takeaways
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and Bain & Company have released their seventh annual global diamond report, covering 2016 and the first half of 2017.
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Collaboration spirit for the 2017 KP Plenary
WDC thanks participants for embracing the spirit of collaboration and open dialogue.
ALROSA among top 3 for environmental responsibility
PJSC ALROSA ranked among the top three in the environmental responsibility rating of the Russian mining and smelting companies. The rating results were announced by the UN Office in the Russian Federation on Monday, December 11.
Parisian jewellers revive the luxury experience with “Un Cartier de Paris” and “Vendôrama” by Boucheron
How about spending Christmas or the middle of January in Paris? Of course the French capital, recognised as the birthplace of luxury, is not lacking in attractions, and its historical charm lends itself wonderfully to sightseeing at this time of year when it is all dressed up in its festive clothes.
The diamond trade cares about origin of diamonds, but do consumers?
It’s a question that comes up not infrequently in discussions at diamond conferences and elsewhere: do consumers care enough to ask about the origin of diamonds when they are in a store considering a purchase?
KP Plenary in Brisbane to discuss reform of Kimberley Process
The World Diamond Council (WDC) called to start an open discussion of a possible Kimberley Process (KP) reform at the KP Plenary meeting to be held in Brisbane, Australia on December 9-14, 2017
Lab spots stone with CVD coating
A Chinese gemological laboratory has identified a well-concealed synthetic-diamond coating that bolstered the size of a small natural stone.
ALROSA sells rough and polished diamonds worth USD 334.2 million in November
ALROSA Group, the world leader in diamond production, announces diamond sales results for November and eleven months of 2017.
De Beers: fixed-price forward contracts moving to core business status
De Beers says its Auction Sales business is to transition Fixed-Price Forward Contracts to core business status, following the success of the pilot program that was launched in January 2017.
Jewelers’ and DPA advertising for Christmas: the videos put on a show!
The holiday season always means the launch of new adverts made by jewelers or generic promotional bodies, such as the DPA for our industry. Love and iconic pieces are always at the heart of the matter. Here is a small selection made by Rubel & Ménasché.
Millennials more likely to think engagement rings symbolize ownership
Millennials approve of the engagement ring tradition slightly less than past generations—and are more likely to think a ring symbolizes ownership.
Peace Diamond sells to Graff for $6.5 million
On Dec. 5, the much-touted Peace Diamond sold for $6.5 million via online auction, to a high-profile bidder but with a lower-than-expected price.