Kering adopts new maternity, paternity leave policy
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Clouds of rubies and sapphires, a thousand light years away
Scientists believe the clouds of a planet in a far-off galaxy could be made of the same materials that make up precious jewels.
Indian gems and jewelry trades still feeling shockwaves from demonetization
A month after the sudden announcement by the Indian government that it was withdrawing 500 and 1,000 rupee notes as part of a battle against corruption, the shockwaves are still being felt by the country’s diamond industry from the so-called demonetization.
Producers from the DPA, part 5: Lucara and Petra Diamonds, rare diamonds and targeted investments
For this latest edition of gem producers from the DPA, we are heading to Africa, more precisely to African mines, to meet the last two “large” junior gem producers that are DPA partners: Lucara Diamond Corporation and Petra Diamonds Limited.
The 2016 Global Diamond Report is out
Antwerp–The Antwerp World Diamond Centre and consulting firm Bain & Company have released their sixth annual global diamond jewelry report.
Diamond industry now banking on Legitimacy
The diamond industry has added several layers of legitimacy this year as more companies are complying with standards set out by banks, regulators and suppliers, even if they’re still burdened with a “high-risk” profile.
20,000 Surat diamond workers jobless as demonetization hits post-Diwali return
Over 20,000 diamond workers employed in small diamond units have been left essentially jobless as their employers have not reopened following the Diwali vacation due to the effects of demonetization.
De Beers slashed rough prices 5% in 2016 Dec 8
De Beers said its rough diamond prices fell 5 percent this year even as the diamond market showed signs of a vast improvement.
ALROSA targets U.S., China for large rough sales
ALROSA announced plans to bring its auctions of “special-size” rough diamonds to New York and Vladivostok, while presenting its 2017 sales program to its contract clients.
ALROSA to rename its trading organizations abroad
Press Release – PJSC ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced the initiation of the procedure to rename its foreign-based trading subsidiaries and affiliates ARCOS.
Rio Tinto u-turns to prioritize damonds
Rio Tinto’s new chief executive officer said he plans to expand the miner’s diamond mining operations, three years after the company considered selling the business.
WFDB announces 2017 Presidents Meeting dates, major financing seminar
The 2017 Presidents Meeting, the biennial gathering of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will take place in Mumbai from February 5 to 8, 2017.