KP mulls using tech to eradicate conflict diamonds
The United Arab Emirates-based chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) has proposed using ‘blockchain’ technology to enhance security and prevent conflict diamonds from entering the market.
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The scoop on Tiffany’s #LoveNotLike campaign
Tiffany & Co. is jumping hard on the millennial bandwagon.
New Olympic Laurel Award made of Fairmined gold
It is the third international award to be made from the sustainably mined metal.
Young Diamantaires group gaining momentum
Inaugural networking event scheduled for Hong Kong Show.
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.