KP addresses conflict-diamonds definition
The Kimberley Process (KP) discussed plans for a reform agenda at its intersessional meeting in Antwerp last week, including broadening its definition of conflict diamonds.
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Interview with ALROSA Director of Sales Evgeny Agureev
Alrosa director of sales Evgeny Agureev, who joined the company last August, spoke to JCK last week at the JCK Las Vegas show.
De Beers rough diamond sales Cycle 5, 2018
Us$575 million (provisional)
WDC’s Fischler reiterates need for review and reform at KP intersessional
The World Diamond Council (WDC), an industry group focused on preventing conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate global supply chain and protecting the value of natural diamonds
Swiss watch trade ticking along nicely
Swiss-watch exports grew 5% in May amid stronger demand in greater China and the US.
Tiffany & Co. tops luxury ranking list among US consumers
Tiffany & Co. is the top luxury brand in the United States, according to a recent study among consumers.
Belgian research body unveils ‘game-changing” polishing technology
Belgium’s Scientific and Technological Research Center for Diamonds (WTOCD) says that after more than 10 years of research it has succeeded in developing a technology that fully automates the polishing process.
Marie Antoinette’s lost jewels going up for auction
Let ’em eat this. Sotheby’s will auction some long-unseen jewels that belonged to doomed French queen Marie Antoinette at an auction in Geneva on Nov. 12.
De Beers’ Lightbox aims to protect mined diamond sector revenues – ABN AMRO
De Beers’ decision to launch a laboratory-grown diamond jewelry brand called Lightbox was likely prompted by a desire to create clear segmentation of the lab-grown and mined diamond industries and to protect its revenues from the mined diamond business, ABN Amro Bank says in a report.
Van Cleef’s L’École, back in NYC this fall
Van Cleef & Arpels is bringing its L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, back to New York City this fall.
Diamond Empowerment Fund hosts record 2018 Diamonds Do Good Awards
Press release – Raises funds to help student scholars from diamond communities.
WDC opens up system of warranties reforms
The World Diamond Council (WDC) has invited the public to review reforms to its System of Warranties (SoW), a method the organization established to keep the supply chain conflict-free.