When it comes to vintage-style engagement rings, go old or new
The vintage engagement ring is a much-clamored-for item, for a number of reasons.
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ALROSA reports its August 2021 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for August 2021.
De Beers Group rough diamond sales for Cycle 7, 2021
Press release – De Beers Group [announced September 8] the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the seventh sales cycle of 2021.
Lab-grown diamond prices: an inside look
The lab-grown market is bigger than ever. So why do consumer costs continue to fall?
Tiffany & Co. debuts “ABOUT LOVE” Campaign Film Starring Beyoncé and JAY-Z
Press release – [Monday September 13] Tiffany & Co. debuts the “ABOUT LOVE” campaign film starring powerhouse couple Beyoncé and JAY-Z. The film by acclaimed director Emmanuel Adjei features a highly anticipated musical performance of the classic song “Moon River.” Made famous in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the iconic tune is reimagined with vocals […]
It’s diamond choker season
I’ll always hum along to the tune of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”—old Hollywood films and Marilyn Monroe have a firm hold on me—but I’m so pleased to see this era of diamonds being everyone’s friend, regardless of gender.
And the winner of the 2022 Gem Award for lifetime achievement is …
A longtime De Beers executive will receive the honor at the next Gem Awards, scheduled to take place in person in January 2022.
GIA says fake inscriptions, reports accompanied lab-grown, treated diamonds
In August, the Times of India reported that a businessman in Surat, India, had been charged with selling diamonds that had fake GIA inscriptions.
“Love Life” campaign showcases natural diamonds and a return to adventure
To get a sense of the new “Love Life” advertising campaign from the Natural Diamond Council, you need only look at the sensual, nature-inspired shapes of the rings, pendants, and earrings on its global ambassador, actress Ana de Armas.
For engagement rings, gold is still bold
Over the last couple of years, gold has played a large part in the engagement ring arena. Sure, yellow gold has always been an option for those getting engaged—the 1970s particularly come to mind for some reason—but the warm metal has made a roaring comeback in the boldest possible way.
Lightbox goes larger with 2-carat lab-grown diamonds
The De Beers-owned brand also debuted a new category of high-quality lab-grown stones called “Finest.”
De Beers owner Anglo on verge of new CEO, report says
De Beers’ majority owner, Anglo American, is on the verge of choosing Duncan Wanblad to replace current CEO Mark Cutifani, according to a report from U.K. news service Sky News, which cited unnamed sources.
