2014: growth potential
The mood in the diamond industry has already improved in 2014. Initial reports suggest the Christmas season was better than expected for the diamond trade and the U.S. appears inclined toward growth again.
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The year prices were polished down
What an odd year it was. Polished diamond prices, which tried to rise in the early part of the year, were nearly flat throughout the second half of 2013.
The diamond story of 2013
In many respects, 2013 was a momentous, albeit frustrating, year for the diamond industry. There were plenty of positive milestones achieved that will continue to leave their mark for years to come.
15 diamonds that made headlines in 2013
In 2013, diamonds were everyone’s best friend. Check out 15 of the most jaw-dropping, wondrous, luminescent, and headline-grabbing diamonds this year had to offer.
Doctor Benjamin Chavis, DEF – “Education is fundamental to sustainable development throughout the world”
Co-founder and Senior Strategic Advisor of the Diamond Empowerment Fund, Dr. Benjamin Chavis is a very eclectic and inspiring figure.
De Beers dec. sight estimated at $580M
Rough trading improves as challenges persist. The De Beers December sight had an estimated value of $580 million with prices and box values kept relatively stable.
Trading in Antwerp
At face value, the recent cooperation agreement between the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and ALROSA didn’t bring much that’s new to the table.
What do global diamond meetings do for you? a lot, actually
Who wouldn’t like to be a top official at one of the diamond industry’s international organizations, a diamantaire asked me this week.
Ode to Cartier
There are some exhibitions that should not be missed, and this is definitely one of them! From December 4, 2013 to February 16, 2014, Cartier is exhibiting at the Grand Palais. Through “Cartier: Style and History”, you will discover treasures stemming from the workshops of one of the most illustrious French high-end jewelry houses.
The Kimberley Process’ year of living boringly
After two years of crisis, and then another year of renewed energy with the United States at its helm, the Kimberley Process this year was pretty unexciting. And that’s both good and bad.
Is De Beers doing an about-face?
Some attendees at De Beers’ first sight in Botswana say they heard a very different—and welcome—tone in conversations with De Beers CEO Philippe Mellier.
A tale of two cities: Moscow and Gaborone
It used to be that having a supply contract with De Beers, having a Sight, was a top honor. It was a stamp of approval that you are a top player in the game, a member of an exclusive and elite club.