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The diamond industry finds itself at a pivotal moment in its history, as it faces mounting macroeconomic challenges, geopolitical tensions and evolving consumer expectations. Brought together by industry expert Avi Krawitz for a roundtable discussion during the CIBJO Congress held in Paris in late October, leading figures from across the sector explored the obstacles and […]
What does the diamond industry want, or expect, from the new owners of De Beers, whoever they turn out to be? Should we expect a notable shift in the company’s character, or another adjustment to its strategy after the substantial changes CEO Al Cook has already introduced over the past two years? New owners usually […]
London—De Beers Group announced Thursday that Chief Trade and Industry Officer Feriel Zerouki has decided to leave the company at the end of the month. Zerouki has been with De Beers since 2005, starting as a supply chain analyst for the Diamond Trading Co.’s Supplier of Choice program. Over the years, Zerouki worked her way […]
SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 By age 13 I had already lived in six countries — United States, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Australia, and then back to Switzerland for high school — thanks to my father’s 34-year career at Caterpillar, the mining and construction equipment giant that is best known for its iconic tractors. I was born in […]
Charles Leung is reimagining the 245-year-old maison’s nature-themed aesthetic – and giving back to the environment. Making a storied Place Vendôme maison desirable, cool and relevant today is a task that Chaumet chief executive Charles Leung is taking in stride. The 245-year-old jewelry house is synonymous with tiaras, Emperor Napoleon and his wife Josephine — enviable touchpoints, […]
Claudia Cividino, President of Jared, speaks with Only Natural Diamonds about the brand’s new film, A Diamond is Born, and the vital role of provenance in the story of natural diamonds. Mpho Tadubana holds a rough diamond in Botswana from the 2025 Jared film by director Luc Jacquet, A Diamond is Born. (Courtesy of Jared) There are several notable films that […]
To mark the hundredth anniversary of the 1925 Exhibition that established the Art Deco style, jewelry Maisons and cultural institutions – from Paris to Geneva and Tokyo – are celebrating an artistic legacy that continues to inspire contemporary creation. To commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts, […]
De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, today announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. In July 2025, the De Beers-Endiama joint venture successfully intersected kimberlite in its first drill hole into a high-priority cluster of targets, […]
Anglo American’s sale of its 85% stake in De Beers has attracted interest from “serious buyers” and could be completed within the next six to nine months, Anglo CEO Duncan Wanblad (pictured) told analysts Thursday. “Our commitment to exit De Beers is unwavering,” Wanblad said at a press conference following the release of Anglo’s first-half financial results. […]
RAPAPORT PRESS RELEASE, September 2, 2025, Las Vegas… Diamond prices fell in many categories in August as the US tariffs impacted demand for Indian goods. Prices of rounds weakened, though fancies were stable. Deep uncertainty dampened sentiment. US retail and wholesale were steady. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods — reflecting round, D to […]
De Beers Group has released its 2024 sustainability report, outlining its initiatives and progress in the areas of environmental protection, climate action, and more broadly, its contributions to societal and human issues within the ecosystems of mining countries. Precise figures highlight the results of ongoing actions and new goals in strategic areas such as reducing […]
In the world of high jewelry, each item is much more than just a piece of jewelry; it embodies the quest for perfection, a delicate balance between creativity, craftsmanship and emotion. During Paris Fashion Week, the most prestigious houses unveiled collections in which the mastery of shapes, materials and colors reached new heights. Immersed in […]