Swiss watch executives worried about the future
Leading execs voiced fears about the Swiss franc, the gray market, and counterfeits.
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Millennials a larger, important unit for diamond industry despite financial constraints – De Beers
“Millennial consumers have distinctive preferences, which in many ways diverge from previous generations,” said Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst Ashley Wallace in a research note last June.
Hong Kong Show keeps holiday hopes alive – Insights
The Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair set an improved tone for the diamond market despite challenging conditions in the Far East.
KP chair announces speakers for 2nd special forum on diamond evaluation
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the KP Chair, today announced program and speakers for the upcoming KP Chair 2016 Special Forum on Rough Diamond Valuation
HRD Antwerp parts company with CEO Macken
HRD Antwerp terminated its contract with chief executive officer Peter Macken after less than 18 months because of “differing strategic views.”
Botswana-De Beers partnership in the spotlight at prestigious NY conference
De Beers participated in the second US – Africa Business Forum, hosted by the US Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Wednesday.
Color diamonds buoyant at Bonhams auction
A rare fancy intense blue diamond topped Bonhams London sale this week as the auction house reported a strong overall performance from its diamond offering.
De Beers: Millennials spent more than $25 Bn on diamond jewelry in 2015
Millennials spent more than $25 billion on diamond jewelry in 2015 in the four largest consumer markets, acquiring more than any other generational group,
Rarity calculator launched for color diamonds
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) unveiled a calculator to determine the rarity of a fancy color diamond and plans to introduce “rarity certificates” for select jewelry before the end of 2016.
With L’Arche de Noé, Van Cleef & Arpels reveals its new interpretation of the bestiary
From 3 to 26 September, the famous French high jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels invites you to discover its new collection, L’Arche de Noé (Noah’s Ark). In Place Vendôme, in the very Parisian setting of the Hôtel d’Évreux, the exhibition, staged by Robert Wilson, unveils this new interpretation of the bestiary, a theme that […]
Second Jewelry Summit scheduled for Tucson
The second Jewelry Industry Summit to advance sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives will take place January 29 to 30 in Tucson, organizers said.
It’s a “myth” Millennials don’t like diamonds, De Beers days
They are buying at locales other than traditional jewelers.