Alrosa, Angola sign deal on new $35B mine
Alrosa has partnered with Angolan national diamond company Endiama to develop the African nation’s largest kimberlite deposit, claiming the project could be worth more than $35 billion.
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De Beers to auction polished diamonds manufactured directly from its own rough
De Beers Group announced the 18th May that its Auction Sales business will pilot the sale of its own polished diamonds using auctions for the first time. The sale will comprise a wide range of polished stones manufactured directly from its rough diamonds.
What Signet Jewelers and Tiffany & Co can teach us about CSR
CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility, is—we’re sure you will agree—very much in vogue. And the diamond industry is no exception, which is good news as it goes! Signet and Tiffany have in recent weeks been the focus of attention for their ethics and their commitment.
The History of lab grown diamonds
Synthetic, lab-grown, artisan-created, man-made, or cultured. Whatever you choose to call them, lab-grown diamonds are highly controversial these days, and the diamond media reports regularly on new developments in this growing industry.
Heart-shaped diamond sold by Christie’s for $15M sets auction record
A heart-shaped diamond, bought for just under $15 million at Christie’s in Geneva, set a new record for a heart-shaped diamond sold at auction.
It’s official: these are the world’s most valuable earrings
The diamonds formerly known as the Apollo Blue and Artemis Pink are now officially the world’s most valuable earrings.
Weekly Diamond Market Report 17/05/21
Diamond market overview There was overall steady demand for polished over the past week. Some traders were cautiously optimistic about the JCK trade show in Las Vegas early June, citing selective restocking in the retail market.
Piaget, De Beers execs take on RJC roles
Members of the Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC) have elected Didier Théraulaz of Piaget as vice chairman, and reelected De Beers’ Feriel Zerouki as honorary treasurer, the organization said Monday.
Are banks diamantaires’ best friends?
Indian banks have supported the Indian gem and jewellery industry over the years, so much so that today the sector has grown to become a world leader.
Manufacturing upturn boosts Sarine sales
Sarine Technologies, which supplies equipment to diamond manufacturers, saw sales increase in the first quarter, reflecting improved sentiment in the cutting and polishing sector.
Jewelry sales shine for Richemont
Jewelry sales at Richemont — owner of Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels — increased 7% in the past fiscal year, standing out as a rare growth sector for the luxury group.
Tiffany & Co.’s note to Trump sparks public support, outrage
At 8 a.m. Tuesday, Tiffany & Co. posted a note written expressly for Donald Trump on its Facebook page.