Harry Winston shines as Swatch has a tough time
Swatch Group reported profit plunged in the first half of 2016 with the Harry Winston jewelry brand outperforming the company’s famed watch brands.
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Where is De Beers heading now ?
On Monday 27 June, at De Beers’ 2016 Business Excellence Seminar, speeches were made by the outgoing and incoming directors—Philippe Mellier was due to step down four days later. What they said gives us some indications of what to expect in the future and the new course set for De Beers.
Watch little girls discover the wonder of fine jewelry
A group of girls from 3 years old to 8 years old try on diamonds at Van Cleef.
Law enforcement is targeting the diamond business. That may be a good thing
Traditionally, the diamond industry has not welcomed any form of official involvement in its business.
Times are changing in the diamond industry – the De Beers Business Excellence Seminar 2016
The De Beers Business Excellence Seminar was held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on Monday 27th June 2016. The gem producer brought together its sightholders and part of its teams for the occasion.
WDC elects Stephane Fischler vice president
He will become president in 2018. The World Diamond Council’s board of directors has elected Stephane Fischler (pictured) vice president of the WDC.
Diamond industry – summer reflections
Summer is the most boring time for a diamond journalist. There is virtually no news in our market at this time of the year. Especially now, as all major players have already said that they do not expect changes in the market before the end of the year.
Marketing to Generation X: get lucky with the 13th generation
They’re self-reliant, highly educated, and fiercely independent. Don’t overlook the latchkey kids. Full disclosure: This reporter is a member of Generation X. And if there’s one thing that’s woefully apparent, it’s that this group is the least talked about generation on the planet.
GIA global leadership program participants study disruptive innovation
The Gemological Institute of America’s (GIA) Global Leadership Program met for the third year in succession at the Harvard Business School (HBS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with this year’s theme being Disruptive Innovation.
Three views of the diamond market
Why miners still forecast a supply-demand gap.
DEF launches global video campaign
New York–The Diamond Empowerment Fund has a new global video messaging campaign designed to reinforce its message: that diamonds contribute positively to the communities where they are mined.
Would an auction house sell a lab-grown diamond?
Is Christie’s tempted by a 5 ct. lab-grown blue?