Belgium parliament backs new banking law
Belgium’s parliament has voted in favor of a new banking law, paving the way for easier access to financial services among Antwerp’s diamond dealers.
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Bruce Cleaver to be succeeded by Al Cook as CEO of De Beers Group
Presse release – Bruce Cleaver to become Co-Chairman of De Beers Group.
Why even a down Christmas could be an industry win
It is looking like a solid holiday for natural diamonds, and while gem sales may fall from 2021, the industry will still probably end up way ahead of where it was pre-pandemic, says industry analyst Paul Zimnisky.
What jewelers can learn from luxury giants
Top brands have shown it’s possible to shed the commodity tag.
Webinar: The shape of the fancies market
Experts discussed the important topic of fancy-shape diamonds in the latest Rapaport webinar, sharing their views on what’s driving demand and how technology is changing the market.
GJEPC elects Vipul Shah new chair
Vipul Shah, who has served as vice chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for the last two years, was recently elected the group’s new chair.
The state of India
The world’s largest manufacturing center is relatively upbeat about the domestic jewelry market ahead of Diwali, but it is less optimistic about global prospects.
US wholesale: diamonds proving to be bright spot
Bridal remains a likely driver of holiday results amid growing fears of recession.
Actress Lily James is new face of diamonds
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched a new advertising campaign ahead of the holidays, signing up British actress Lily James as its global ambassador.
Why Memo is good for the trade
In our security-dominated lifestyle, where completing a simple transaction usually requires a username and password, facial recognition, or some other form of technology, it is almost refreshing to see that the memo — a practice nearly as old as the jewelry industry itself — is alive and well.
De Beers CEO “cautious” about U.S. demand in 2nd half
While De Beers—and the jewelry industry as a whole—have enjoyed a strong first half of 2022, the company feels a lot more cautious about the second half, CEO Bruce Cleaver told JCK in an interview Friday [July 29], a day after the release of De Beers’ first-half financial results.
How are jewelry sales? Depends on who’s measuring them
Depending on which sales measurement service you consult, July’s jewelry sales either continued the industry’s unprecedented hot streak or showed that its amazing two-year run was cooling off.
