Certainty in the diamond industry? Watch out for tipping points
For about seven years now, industry, academia, and many other fields of human activity have begun talking about “Tipping Points“.
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Rubel & Ménasché represents French excellence!
Rubel & Ménasché has distinguished itself by obtaining the French Living Heritage Company (EPV) label. Honoured for the excellence of its re-cutting workshop, Rubel & Ménasché joined the very closed circle of SMEs that have this label on 28 June 2013.
Global Diamond Production -10% to $13B in 2012
Production by Volume +10%, Prices -14% Global diamond production fell 10 percent by value to $12.64 billion in 2012 as rough diamond prices slumped during the year, according to data published by the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
Exit interview with former World Diamond Council head Eli Izhakoff
Last week, Eli Izhakoff stepped down after 13 years heading the World Diamond Council, which represents the diamond industry in front of the Kimberley Process.
Avi Krawitz : “Yes, a diamond index can be published”
Avi Krawitz, would you please introduce yourself and explain the story of your career? I grew up in Johannesburg, South Africa, where I studied business finance at Wits University.
Diamond producers & marketers
“We believe that the future of diamonds is in branded diamonds,” Philippe Mellier, De Beers chief executive officer (Israel – June 26, 2013).
Angola takes diamond industry by surprise: aiming for KP vice chair in 2014
Come and join us celebrate 100 years since the first discovery of diamonds in Angola, was the invitation from state-owned diamond firm Endiama.
Tiffany leads purchases for ultra-wealthy women
Forget Breakfast at Tiffany’s, ultra-wealthy women are ordering lunch, dinner and a midnight snack at the luxury jeweler.
Angola, 100 years later
Angola is looking for investors in its diamond industry. In so doing, the country is marketing itself as a conflict-free and friendly environment and is vying to be the Kimberley Process (KP) chairman in 2015 to validate its claim.
The secret ingredient
What is the one thing that will elevate the diamond industry, that one secret ingredient that when added will transform the diamond industry from one that survives to one that thrives?
Mellier confident Anglo American committed to keeping De Beers
De Beers CEO Philippe Mellier says he is fully confident that parent company Anglo American has no plans to sell the veteran diamond producer.
Speech of Mr. Peter Meeus, Chairman of the Dubaï Diamond Exchange, in Luanda
Eng. Antonio Carlos Sumbula Chairman of Endiama, Honourable Governors and Ministers, Your Excellency Prof. Dr. Francisco Queiroz, Mr. Ambassador Nhlapo, Hon. Susan Shabangu,