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World Diamond Congress to focus on financial issues in Dubai
The upcoming 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), is set to focus on financial issues affecting the industry.
Lab-grown diamond association adds 8 new members
The International Grown Diamond Association (IGDA), a representative body formed by diamond growers, lab-grown diamond distributors, retailers, suppliers and technical experts, has added eight new members.
Fairmined ecological gold from Mongolia, Colombia available
Envigado, Colombia – The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) has announced the availability of Fairmined Ecological Gold from the Mongolian organization Xamodx and five mining organizations in la Llanada, Colombia.
Forget Switzerland. Can Tiffany make New York watches a trend?
The retailer’s home city is now a selling point of its watch line.
The lab-grown consumer numbers you need to know
For several years, the diamond industry has been grappling with the introduction of gem-quality lab-grown goods to the consumer market. However, even with all the talk, one essential component seems to be missing – hard numbers.
“If consumers lose confidence in diamonds, both the products, natural and synthetic, will be badly hit,” warns Sanjay Kothari, Spokesperson NDMC
For a sector, which grew from just a cottage industry to one of the largest diamond manufacturing industry in the world, India’s diamond industry was, till not long ago, looked at globally with awe as an industry which operated purely on trust.
The war of words between Rapaport and Diamond Foundry
A debate has erupted over synthetics, ethics, and, of course, Leonardo DiCaprio.
Will upbeat rough demand slow the diamond market recovery?
Rough diamond trading was surprisingly buoyant in April given that polished demand is restrained and inventory levels continue to rise.
Surat diamond sector shows signs of recovery
The Surat diamond sector, which has been suffering reduced demand due to economic slowdown, has begun to show signs of recovery, according to a report in The Business Standard.
How Millennials look at diamonds (it’s different from past generations)
Younger consumers are turned off by bling but still crave something real. This June at the JCK Las Vegas show, the Diamond Producers Association (DPA) will unveil an industry milestone: the first category-driving campaign for diamonds not sponsored by De Beers.
De Beers rough diamond sales for Cycle 3, 2016
Press release – The De Beers Group of Companies today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for the third sales cycle of 2016.