CNBC show explores the Diamond District
New York City’s Diamond District was once again in the spotlight.
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Not a 2020 wrap-up, or a 2021 prediction
After such an unusual year, the last thing we need is another 2020 wrap-up or a 2021 prediction. Instead, I will share what I see happening right now in the most significant place for the diamond industry: US retail sales.
What it took to survive in 2020 – A worklist
Unfortunately, many businesses did not survive this challenging year. There are a lot of lessons here for everyone in the diamond pipeline and the jewelry industry – lessons that hold true for most businesses no matter what they are.
Alrosa’s Luminous Diamonds brand promotes fluorescent diamonds
Fluorescence—the soft glow a diamond emits when exposed to UV light—isn’t often emphasized in the marketing of diamonds and diamond jewelry.
Podcast: human rights, diamonds and Covid-19
Juliane Kippenberg of Human Rights Watch discusses the impact the pandemic has had on the jewelry trade’s responsible sourcing practices.
De Beers Asks 10 indie designers to reimagine the engagement ring
When it comes to engagement rings, it can feel like the same few forms and flourishes cycle in and out of style eternally—think half-pavé shanks and diamond halos.
Paul Zimnisky attributes diamond market recovery to holiday demand
The diamond market started the year on a high note before the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc beginning March.
Dominion finds buyer for Ekati, mine to reopen early 2021
Eight months after seeking insolvency protection, Dominion Diamond Mines ULC said it has reached a deal to sell its Ekati mine to two wealth management firms.
Lulo delivers yet another +100-carat diamond
Angola’s alluvial Lulo project has delivered yet another +100-carat diamond, its 16th since commercial operations began there five years ago.
ALROSA reports its November 2020 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA reports its rough and polished sales results for November and 11 months of 2020.
Shifting focus to support vulnerable communities during a global pandemic: it’s the GemFair Way
Press release – As we entered 2020 – our third year of operations for GemFair – there was a strong sense of expectation and excitement within the GemFair team. We were looking forward to building on the momentum we’d established in 2019 by continuing to extend GemFair’s reach and impact throughout the artisanal and small-scale […]
Holiday demand uplifts diamond trade
Diamond market sentiment improved in November amid rising expectations for the holiday season. A recovery in China and robust sales during India’s Diwali festival also lifted the mood.