ABN Amro forecasts polished price recovery
ABN AMRO predicted polished diamond prices will increase next year as it expects improved economic conditions to boost U.S. and Chinese demand.
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Will Sarine’s new machines change diamond grading?
Looking at a possible future where grading is more automated.
Sarine profit signals manufacturing recovery
Sarine Technologies said third-quarter sales bounced back from a year ago, reflecting an improvement across the industry.
Richemont to cut 211 swiss watch jobs
Richemont is on the cusp of another round of layoffs at its Swiss watchmaking operations as demand for timepieces sank this year.
KP attendees show commitment to doing the right thing
Attending the Plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the first time last month, I was once again struck by the deep commitment and sense of doing the right thing that diamond industry and other representatives bring to these gatherings.
London Diamond Bourse joining the Responsible Jewellery Council
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced that it is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).
Breaking down KP’s suggested diamond valuation system
One of the key issues brought up for consideration of the Kimberley Process (KP) this year, was the suggestion to put in place a rough diamond valuation system.
Mediterranean Gem and Jewelry Conference to take place in Italy in 2017
The third Mediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery Conference will be held in Syracuse, Italy, following meetings in Greece in 2015 and in Spain earlier this year.
London Diamond Bourse measuring effect on environment
The London Diamond Bourse in Hatton Garden is measuring the impact its businesses have on the environment.
Chow Tai Fook is coming to America
The Asian jewelry powerhouse is opening a branded shop at a New York City Macy’s.
From Dubai, a puzzling press release follows KP plenary
Dubai, United Arab Emirates–Following the Kimberley Process plenary meeting in Dubai, the KP chair nation touted the passage of two “historic” proposals, which would be a huge step for a process that’s perennially unable to move forward on substantive issues.
SSEF introduces new chemical analysis system
Basel, Switzerland–The Swiss Gemological Institute said it has become the first grading laboratory in the world to introduce the “ground-breaking” GemTOF instrument in its facility.