Young Diamantaires group gaining momentum
Inaugural networking event scheduled for Hong Kong Show.
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ALROSA joins Responsible Jewellery Council
ALROSA has signed up for the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), implying it will undergo an independent audit of its operations within two years to gain RJC certification.
DEF approves $130,000 in scholarships for educational access in India and Africa
The Diamond Empowerment Fund has approved two separate grants worth a total of $130,000, to improve educational access in India and Africa.
Blue and pink fancy color diamond prices rise in Q2 2016
The latest data from the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) shows that fancy colored diamond prices nudged higher in the second quarter, after a relatively soft first quarter.
Chow Tai Fook unveils ‘4Ts’ diamond standard
Chow Tai Fook launched a ‘4Ts’ campaign that enables customers to track the journey of a diamond from its source as the Hong Kong-based jeweler bids to strengthen its brand.
Tiffany & Co. outlines commitment to CSR in Sustainability Report
Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co. recently released its sixth annual Sustainability Report, which outlines the company’s commitments to and achievements in corporate social responsibility.
De Beers rough diamond sales for Cycle 6, 2016
The De Beers Group of Companies today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the sixth sales cycle of 2016.
We expect more consolidation happening and certain companies go out of business – Erik A. Jens
We expect more consolidation happening and certain companies go out of business – it’s a healthy development, where only strong and modern companies can survive – Erik A. Jens, AMRO BANK N.V.
Chow Tai Fook plans US wholesale business expansion
China’s largest retailer `by market value, Chow Tai Fook, has responded to economic headwinds in its home country by investigating plans to expand in the US market, according to a report on Bloomberg.com.
Pippa Middleton ring spurs Asscher cut craze
Asscher-cut diamonds have soared in popularity since Pippa Middleton received an engagement ring with the fancy shape, according to 77 Diamonds.
Cavalieri reports to World Jewelry Confederation’s Sustainability Program at UN
World Jewelry Confederation (CIBJO) president Gaetano Cavalieri has reported to the High Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council on the organization’s corporate social responsibility and sustainability program.
GIA looking at diamond origin tracking service
The potential service could track a diamond through the supply chain.