Diamonomics
The diamond market is being greatly influenced by economic sentiment. A far cry from the supply-driven market that it once was, today, short-term diamond trading is largely driven by macroeconomic factors.
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Index ranks diamond, gold-mining nations
New York – The Revenue Watch Institute, a New York-based nonprofit that promotes the transparent and accountable management of natural resources, recently released its 2013 Resource Governance Index, a ranking that includes a number of nations that mine gold and diamonds.
Rough forward contracts
The decision by De Beers to introduce forward contract sales through its auction platform is a stunning development in the rough diamond market.
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“.
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.