Sightholders begin new contract period cautiously
On Monday, 84 Sightholders and two Accredited Buyers will begin attending the first Sight of the new contract period – but quite cautiously.
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Gaetano Cavalieri: I expect our industry to experience steady growth, but not at the pace of the past few years
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) represents the entire jewelry industry embracing a whole variety of companies, from those mining precious metals and gems to those, which are manufacturing and selling final products.
Piaget opens a new boutique on rue de la Paix
“Always do better than necessary“, is the motto for Piaget, the famous Swiss watchmaker and jeweler, which opened a new boutique at 7 rue de la Paix in Paris on April 27 this year.
Moms to be treated to jewelry worth $4.3 billion this Mother’s Day
Spending on jewelry for Mother’s Day is set to reach a high of $4.3 billion this year, with 34.2 percent of shoppers opting for something sparkly for the woman in their life, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
The ‘different schema’ of the millennial shopper
New Orleans – Understanding how millennials work can help retailers reach them, and one seminar at the American Gem Society’s Conclave 2015 helped to identify just who these consumers are.
Jewelry expenditure rises amid stunted growth, millennials stepping off the plate
According to a new survey of the US consumer market, even though Americans increased fine jewelry and watch purchases in 2014, the rate of growth declined.
Lucara recovers a 342-ct. diamond at Karowe
Lucara Diamond Corp. recovered a 341.90-carat gem-quality diamond from its Karowe mine in Botswana, while processing fragmental kimberlite from the central and south lobe interface.
Botswana diamond industry facing tough times
There is trouble ahead in Botswana, despite the country’s promise as a major diamond manufacturing sector. A number of companies in the country have either shut their doors or laid off staff since the end of last year.
Rethinking the diamond model
Sometimes, connecting figures in ways in which they are not usually put together can highlight a great truth – a truth hiding in plain sight. Most people who follow the diamond industry already are familiar with the following figures.
Dubai Diamond Conference to highlight industry financing
The Dubai Diamond Conference, which takes place from April 21-22 at the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), will be running a panel on industry financing.
LVMH sees growth in first quarter revenue
Paris – With “excellent momentum” in the United States and Europe, LVMH recorded a 16 percent increase in first quarter sales, or 3 percent with comparable structure and constant exchange rates.
Chanel to sell fine jewelry collection on Net-A-Porter
Chanel, which until now has resisted e-commerce for all of its products save makeup, has partnered with Net-A-Porter to sell a new fine jewelry collection during a three-week pop-up on the luxury e-commerce site.