10 things learned at the Las Vegas shows
The Vegas JCK and Couture shows not only cemented where the problems are, they also showed where positive change activity is taking place, possibly signaling the way for the rest of the category.
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De Beer’s rough diamond sales for beneficiation reaches $1.5 billion in 2014
The De Beers Group of Companies today reported that its total rough diamond sales for local beneficiation purposes in 2014 increased 11 percent to $1.56 billion, according to the company’s newly published 2014 Report to Society.
GIA close to solving mystery color treatment
The Gemological Institute of America is close to figuring out the mystery treatment that may have temporarily improved the color of some 500 diamonds
“A Diamond is Forever” slogan coming back, De Beers says
De Beers is bringing back its classic “A Diamond Is Forever” slogan for its Forevermark advertising, the company announced at its annual Forevermark breakfast at the Four Seasons resort in Las Vegas on May 28.
The new diamond group won’t be what you think
Everyone agrees that the diamond industry should do more generic marketing, along the lines of the fabled De Beers campaigns that created the industry. So the news that the major miners are forming a Diamond Producers Association was warmly received.
Retail jewelry prices down; demand down – where’s the logic?
When the US Fed wants to slow economic growth, it raises interest rates. When it wants to stimulate economic growth, it lowers interest rates. That’s an application of supply and demand.
Economic indicators – Just what are they indicating?
Based on official US government figures, between October 2014 and March 2015, retailers lost $550 million in fine jewelry and watch sales.
IGI certifies 10-Carat diamond grown with new technology
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) Hong Kong certified lab-grown, 10.02-carat, E, VS1, type IIa, square, emerald-cut stone produced by New Diamond Technology LLC of St. Petersburg, Russia.
Tiffany’s sales, earnings fall in first quarter
Tiffany & Co. reported another weak quarter, with sales and earnings both falling due to the strong U.S. dollar and a decrease in Japanese sales.
Mining companies to create diamond producers association
Initiates $6M budget to engage in diamond research, marketing activity The major diamond mining companies have agreed to form an organization
Welcome to the new www.rubel-menasche.com website!
Today marks the launch of the new version of the Rubel & Ménasché website. It is modern, easy to read and full of energy. Like the company, it is constantly evolving and improving.
What is the price of a diamond?
Not too long ago, I posted a question on Twitter, asking people what they thought was the average price per carat of diamonds. Specifically, I wondered how much, in informed people’s opinion, was the average wholesale price per carat of polished diamonds.