The bridal jewelry boom
Demand for engagement and wedding diamond jewelry is stronger than ever, presenting an unparalleled opportunity for the trade.
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Sightholders take note, De Beers has a new group of clients
After a century of selling primarily to a short list of contracted buyers, Sightholders, De Beers is planning to add a new kind of regular customer – Accredited Buyers.
The DDI development diamonds
The diamond industry needs to support programs to uplift its vast artisanal mining sector.
TYPE II criminals: turning ‘50 shades of brown’ into ‘virgin whites’
The greatest menace in the diamond industry – today and tomorrow – comes from the nasty breed of people defined as Type II Criminals, who abuse gem-quality synthetic or natural diamonds to defraud.
Canada’s diamond industry icon sells last stake in Ekati mine
Charles “Chuck” Fipke, the man who started Canada’s arctic diamond rush in the 1990s by discovering the Ekati mine, is selling his remaining 10% interest in the Arctic mine for US$67 million, to Dominion Diamond (TSX, NYSE:DDC).
De Beers sending AMS machine sent to sightholders worldwide
Jonathan Kendall, President of De Beers’ International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), said the Automated Melee Screening (AMS) instrument is being dispatched to Sightholders across the globe.
A tougher third quarter
The second quarter was always going to be a quieter period for the diamond trade.
The rise and steady descent of diamond production
Maybe it’s the start of the heavy summer heat that is causing a degree of delirium, and the thought process into a slower mode, sending thoughts into a historical perspective, a somewhat romantic one for sure. “A diamond is forever” the slogan goes, but when did ‘Forever’ start?
Dubai under fire
In the past decade, the growth of Dubai as a diamond center has been phenomenal—more than $40 billion in diamonds are now traded in the most populated city in the United Arab Emirates, up from $5 billion less than a decade ago.
With L’École Van Cleef & Arpels, jewelry and diamonds reveal themselves
Two years have already passed since L’École Van Cleef & Arpels opened its doors. Being the first introductory school to the jewelry and watch-making industry, L’École, carried by the name of a top House, is worth visiting. Marie Vallanet-Delhom, the President, opened its doors to Rubel & Ménasché. A guided tour to discover the hidden […]
Guiding principles – CSR
The annual Rapaport Fair Trade Conference that took place in Las Vegas in June sought to develop a broad set of values that would promote greater corporate social responsibility (CSR) across the jewelry supply chain.
Namibia diamond sales: De Beers step aside, it’s now our time!
Botswana and De Beers signed a new 10-year sales agreement in September 2011, which gave some clout to Gaborone, which is the leading global diamond producer by value.