Sign-up for La Lettre from R&M to get the essentials of current affairs in the diamond industry and privileged access to the articles published below
We keep your data private and only share it with third parties that make this service possible. Read our Confidentiality Policy for more information.
Alexey Moiseev, Deputy Minister of Finance highlighted the priorities of the Russian chairmanship in the Kimberley Process (KP) in 2020 and delineated the key focus areas speaking at the press conference held in the International Multimedia Press Center of the Russia Today International News Agency this last Tuesday February 25.
The Canadian Jewellers Association (CJA) has issued a guide to advertising lab-grown diamonds in response to a rise in marketing of the product to consumers in the country.
Oy vey. We have a problem. A perception problem. This time, it’s not the whole lab-grown versus mined diamond debate (no doubt more on that next week), but the Jane Fonda ethical jewelry brouhaha that’s spilt over social media following the Oscars.
Livia Firth, co-founder and creative director of Eco-Age, and acclaimed film director Andrew Morgan reunite for The Diamonds of Botswana, the third Fashionscapes film. The short documentary follows Livia as learns first-hand about the impact of diamond mining in a country that has unearthed some of the worlds most precious stones.
Russia’s Eximbank has started offering credit to rough-diamond buyers through a loan deal with an Antwerp-based Alrosa client, the miner said.
Edward Asscher, president of Royal Asscher Diamond Company, will take over as president of the World Diamond Council (WDC) in June for a two-year term.
De Beers has launched an immersive concept store for its Forevermark jewelry brand in China.
Press release – Elodie Daguzan is to become the new Executive Director of the World Diamond Council (WDC), following the approval of her appointment by the organization’s Board of Directors. She will officially assume duties on February 1, 2020.
The UK has secured independent membership of the Kimberley Process (KP), enabling it to continue participating in the international rough-diamond trade after the nation leaves the European Union.
De Beers has provided its rough-diamond clients and Forevermark partners with guidelines on how to operate in the lab-grown market if they wish to continue tapping into its branding.
Women who buy their own jewelry are a rapidly growing market, but retailers need to retool their approach if they want to attract these customers.
The Diamond Producers Association has released three videos on Funny or Die to promote natural diamonds—and slam its lab-grown competitors.
