It’s a “myth” Millennials don’t like diamonds, De Beers days
They are buying at locales other than traditional jewelers.
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Tiffany has most passionate brand loyalty on social media, report says
A study by NetBase monitored conversations on the social web for a year.
WFDB hosts engaging Young Diamantaires inaugural meeting in Hong Kong
Antwerp, Belgium –Press release : The World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ (WFDB) Young Diamantaires group held its inaugural meeting in Hong Kong during the Jewellery and Gems Fair on September 15.
Richemont sales slump prompts profit warning
Financière Richemont SA’s sales declined in the first five months of its fiscal year because of a “difficult global environment,” forcing the luxury group to forecast its operating profit will plummet in the first half.
Chow Tai Fook braces for short-term volatility
MD hopes lower comparisons will help end declines.
Sarine working on near-field communication for diamond tags
Two companies, including Israeli diamond industry mapping and laser-cutting equipment maker Sarine Technologies, are working on applying near field communication to the needs of the diamond trade.
World Diamond Council holds 2016 annual general meeting in New York
World Diamond Council (WDC) members from across the globe gathered in New York City last Thursday for the organization’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Mining firms creating a sustainable future for diamonds
The release in August by Tiffany & Co. of its sixth annual Sustainability Report outlining the company’s corporate social responsibility work, commitment to the environment, and contributions to the communities
NDT produces record-breaking synthetic 10.07 carat blue
This stone is more than double the size of its previous notable blue.
Rubel & Ménasché supports the DDI
Press release – The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI) is pleased to acknowledge a contribution from Rubel & Ménasché, the Paris-based diamantaire, to support its mission of formalizing the artisanal mining sector.
DPA appoints new marketing guru
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) named Deborah Marquardt as chief marketing officer prior to the launch of its inaugural campaign this fall.
Apple decides it won’t be Rolex
You may have heard that Apple is no longer offering headphone jacks on its phones. But from a jewelry standpoint, the tech giant’s biggest news this week is it’s stopped selling 18k gold watches.