Swiss watch executives worried about the future
Leading execs voiced fears about the Swiss franc, the gray market, and counterfeits.
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Kimberley Process declares three more areas in CAR as ‘Compliant Zones’
Kimberley Process (KP) Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem said that the KP Central African Republic (CAR) Monitoring team has declared three more sub-prefectures, Boda, Carnot and Nola, as ‘Compliant Zones’.
Millennials a larger, important unit for diamond industry despite financial constraints – De Beers
“Millennial consumers have distinctive preferences, which in many ways diverge from previous generations,” said Bank of America Merrill Lynch analyst Ashley Wallace in a research note last June.
ALROSA sales soar in seasonally slower August
ALROSA sold $243 million worth of rough diamonds amid stable market conditions in a seasonally weak August, the Russian miner said as it reported for the first time its monthly sales data.
Interview with Responsible Jewellery Council Executive Director Andrew Bone
Is the time finally right for a diamond chain of custody? Andrew Bone, the executive director of Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), took some time to speak with me following his presentation at the World Diamond Council’s annual meeting earlier this month.
Hong Kong Show keeps holiday hopes alive – Insights
The Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair set an improved tone for the diamond market despite challenging conditions in the Far East.
KP chair announces speakers for 2nd special forum on diamond evaluation
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the KP Chair, today announced program and speakers for the upcoming KP Chair 2016 Special Forum on Rough Diamond Valuation
HRD Antwerp parts company with CEO Macken
HRD Antwerp terminated its contract with chief executive officer Peter Macken after less than 18 months because of “differing strategic views.”
Gahcho Kue officially opened, world’s largest new diamond mine since 2003
Gahcho Kué, the world’s largest new diamond mine in the last 13 years, was officially opened on Tuesday.
Botswana-De Beers partnership in the spotlight at prestigious NY conference
De Beers participated in the second US – Africa Business Forum, hosted by the US Department of Commerce and Bloomberg Philanthropies at the Plaza Hotel in New York on Wednesday.
ALROSA to sell synthetic detection equipment
ALROSA partnered with a Russian federal institution to produce synthetic-detection devices, which the miner intends to start selling next year.
Color diamonds buoyant at Bonhams auction
A rare fancy intense blue diamond topped Bonhams London sale this week as the auction house reported a strong overall performance from its diamond offering.