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.
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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.
IDEX Online Research: polished diamond prices slip in november
The IDEX Online Polished Diamond Index declined slightly in November, with all round items in the 0.5-carat to 5.0-carat range down on the month. While smaller round diamonds, between 0.5 carats and 3.0 carats, were down moderately, larger stones of 4 and 5 carats dropped more sharply.
Zimbabwe plans sale of Marange diamonds in Antwerp
(Bloomberg) – Diamonds from Zimbabwe’s Marange fields will be sold in Antwerp after the European Union lifted sanctions even as rights groups allege abuses at the mines and say revenue has financed President Robert Mugabe’s ruling party.
Diamond prices to jump next year – Alrosa
World’s biggest diamonds producer Alrosa is anticipating a big jump in prices for these gems due to both reduced production in the medium term will and increasing demand.
Holiday forecast: cautious outlook, 3%-5% growth expected
The year’s gloom may have a happy, or at least a semi-happy end. It’s far from being obvious, so it’s worth examining. A group of diamond jewelry retailers have recently reported their outlook for the coming months, including the holiday season, along with their third quarter results.