The R&M “Lettre”

Almost exactly two years after its discovery, Lucara Diamond Corp. has found a buyer for the “Lesedi La Rona,” the 1,109-carat rough diamond unearthed at its mine in Botswana.

– To represent common interests of all european jewelry players.

Tiffany & Co. announced Thursday that the company’s board of directors has elected a new chairman, current board member Roger Farah, effective Oct. 2.

The De Beers Group has announced a three-year partnership with UN Women to accelerate the advancement of women in its organization, in its diamond producing countries and in its marketing.

Alrosa reported this week that subsidiary Almazy Anabara has recovered what is by far the largest pink diamond in company history.

CIBJO’s Diamond Commission has released its Special Report ahead of the organization’s annual Congress, being held in Bangkok from November 5 to 7.

A 1980s De Beers ad was headlined, “She married you for richer or poorer. Let her know how it’s going.” The message was simple: If you got it, flaunt it.

Diamantaires left the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair on Sunday relatively satisfied with trading in the loose-diamond section, as traffic increased during the five-day event. 

Much of what’s contained in De Beers’s 2017 Diamond Insight Report was foreshadowed by company executives at the annual Forevermark breakfast held during the Las Vegas jewelry shows back in June.

The female self-purchase segment has become an increasingly important part of the diamond jewelry market, according to De Beers’ latest Diamond Insight Report.

French fine jewelry label Messika celebrated the 10-year anniversary of its signature Move collection this year, and it’s enlisted the most-buzzed-about model in fashion to help propel the collection’s next chapter.

De Beers is changing its messaging this holiday season by concentrating on women’s empowerment in its upcoming advertising campaign.