Russia wants ALROSA to offer better terms to country’s diamond cutters
The Russian government wants ALROSA to work more closely with the country’s top diamond cutters so the industry can better compete in global markets.
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Summer slowdown reflected in ALROSA rough sales in August
[ALROSA : leading diamond miner in terms of investing in social programs] ALROSA reported rough diamond sales of $255.7 million in August and eight months of 2017. Polished diamond sales last month amounted to $1.9 million.
Israel Diamond Exchange to support digital currency based on diamonds
The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) has signed an agreement with start-up CARATS.IO to launch a digital currency backed by diamonds named CDC – CARATS.IO Diamond Currency.
Hiver Impérial, Tsarist Russia through the eyes of Boucheron
In July, during the Parisian haute couture collections season, the Maison Boucheron unveiled its new high jewelry collection.
Looking towards better days…
Of late many Indian diamond as well as jewellery companies have been hit hard due to the slowdown in the international consuming markets.
What set up the latest bankruptcy?
I’ll open with a confession: I don’t know where I’m going with this text. I usually start writing knowing what I want to say, and with a conclusion in mind.
Most retailers won’t sell synthetics anytime soon
More than half of retailers will not sell synthetic diamonds in the coming year, according to the results of a survey by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA).
Wife of former Cartier owner’s jewelry heads to auction
The wife of one of the former owners of Cartier Paris is auctioning off some of her jewelry, and she has tapped Bonhams New York to do it.
De Beers rough diamond sales for cycle 7
De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the seventh sales cycle of 2017.
De Beers to invest $140 million in diamond marketing this year
De Beers Group wants to make sure that future generations love—and also see the value in—diamonds. And it’s willing to invest in that eventuality.
Stars prefer Emerald cut for engagement rings
Emerald-cut diamonds are the top choice for celebrities getting engaged in 2017, according to a survey.
World Diamond Mark launches Chinese-language website
The World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM) has launched a mirror site in Chinese which is accessible from the WDM home page.