De Beers: Millennials spent more than $25 Bn on diamond jewelry in 2015
Millennials spent more than $25 billion on diamond jewelry in 2015 in the four largest consumer markets, acquiring more than any other generational group,
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Rarity calculator launched for color diamonds
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) unveiled a calculator to determine the rarity of a fancy color diamond and plans to introduce “rarity certificates” for select jewelry before the end of 2016.
With L’Arche de Noé, Van Cleef & Arpels reveals its new interpretation of the bestiary
From 3 to 26 September, the famous French high jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels invites you to discover its new collection, L’Arche de Noé (Noah’s Ark). In Place Vendôme, in the very Parisian setting of the Hôtel d’Évreux, the exhibition, staged by Robert Wilson, unveils this new interpretation of the bestiary, a theme that […]
Second Jewelry Summit scheduled for Tucson
The second Jewelry Industry Summit to advance sustainability and responsible sourcing initiatives will take place January 29 to 30 in Tucson, organizers said.
It’s a “myth” Millennials don’t like diamonds, De Beers days
They are buying at locales other than traditional jewelers.
Tiffany has most passionate brand loyalty on social media, report says
A study by NetBase monitored conversations on the social web for a year.
WFDB hosts engaging Young Diamantaires inaugural meeting in Hong Kong
Antwerp, Belgium –Press release : The World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ (WFDB) Young Diamantaires group held its inaugural meeting in Hong Kong during the Jewellery and Gems Fair on September 15.
Richemont sales slump prompts profit warning
Financière Richemont SA’s sales declined in the first five months of its fiscal year because of a “difficult global environment,” forcing the luxury group to forecast its operating profit will plummet in the first half.
Chow Tai Fook braces for short-term volatility
MD hopes lower comparisons will help end declines.
Sarine working on near-field communication for diamond tags
Two companies, including Israeli diamond industry mapping and laser-cutting equipment maker Sarine Technologies, are working on applying near field communication to the needs of the diamond trade.
World Diamond Council holds 2016 annual general meeting in New York
World Diamond Council (WDC) members from across the globe gathered in New York City last Thursday for the organization’s 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Mining firms creating a sustainable future for diamonds
The release in August by Tiffany & Co. of its sixth annual Sustainability Report outlining the company’s corporate social responsibility work, commitment to the environment, and contributions to the communities