The special rough diamonds market
Rough diamond demand and prices don’t always follow trends in the polished market – much to the dismay of diamond manufacturers who often complain about the disconnection between the two markets.
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Jewelry, watches, and the U.S. market are key to global luxury growth
Merrick, NY—Two recent surveys show that jewelry and watches are favorite acquisitions for ultra-affluent consumers worldwide, and that the United States is the market most luxury brands believe has the most growth potential.
The rough diamond market report: sizzling again
One of the questions most asked lately, and the one many do not have an answer for, is the reason the diamond market is so active these days.
The gold price benchmark is looking outdated. Is the diamond benchmark too?
This week brought news of a class-action lawsuit that charges the five banks overseeing the daily gold price fix with manipulating the market.
Hong Kong momentum
The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show that took place this week injected some confidence into the diamond trade, even though the market is not booming.
Ignore the skeptics and embrace the new Botswana reality
The skeptics had a field day when De Beers and the Botswana government announced a 10-year diamond mining and sales agreement in 2011.
What the Ukraine crisis means for gold, diamonds, and the U.S. economy
The stock market hates uncertainty. So it’s not surprising that U.S. stocks took a tumble Monday amid news of the Russian military takeover of the Crimean region of Ukraine.
De Beers prices stable at $650M feb. sight
De Beers kept its prices basically stable as the February sight closed with an estimated value of $650 million.
Baselword: All-conquering high-end jewelry and fine watch-making
From March 27 to April 3, 2014, Baselworld will once again bring together the professionals and lovers of fine watch-making. This major fair gathers the top Swiss watchmakers and representatives of world watch-making and jewelry.
Why the diamond business keeps getting slammed
I have heard it said that if you really want to distrust the mass media, read articles on a subject you know a lot about. And so it is with diamonds.
Jewelry giants
Signet Jewelers’ $1.4 billion acquisition of Zale Corporation announced last week signals the emergence of another retail giant in the diamond and jewelry market; not that the two companies were such small fish until now.
Recycled diamonds, is the party over?
Depending on where you are in the diamond value chain, recycled diamonds are either a great way to make money, or a pain to earnings and margins.