GIA’s new reports for lab-grown diamonds are out
The Gemological Institute of America just rolled out its new reports for lab-grown diamonds, which use the same color and clarity grading terminology the lab has long applied to natural diamonds.
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A closer look at that pink diamond everyone’s talking about
Losing no time after the landmark sale of a 102.39 ct. perfect white diamond for $15.7 million, Sotheby’s announced, the [week of October 12], that another “glamazon” is gracing its fall auction lineup.
De Beers Group introduces ReSet, a collaborative design initiative to celebrate the positive impact of natural diamonds
Press release – ReSet will offer a fresh perspective on responsible sourcing and sustainability through creative and engaging collaborations with jewelry designers.
The diamond wish list: Holiday 2020 trend report
Press release – After a year of upheaval, this holiday season will be especially meaningful, and gifts will be symbols of hope, love and celebration.
Kimberley Process, cornerstone of the Natural Diamond’s Social commitment
On August 13, 2020, IDEX Online posted a Memo by its correspondent John Jeffay. In it, he reported on a discussion he had with Jacques Voorhees, a long-time industry entrepreneur, recalling an article that the latter had written in January 2002, entitled “In Search of Conflict Diamonds.” There, Mr. Voorhees recounted his experiences in Sierra Leone during […]
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Artisanal diamond divers in the spotlight
Filmmaker Laurent Cartier follows the determined men who search Sierra Leone’s Sewa River for natural diamonds.
Gaetano Cavalieri: Diamond producers no longer insisting that clients purchase what they are offered
Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri has served for the past 19 years as president of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation.
How do you promote diamond jewelry during a pandemic?
Last month, a panel of style and diamond jewelry experts converged on Zoom to discuss celebrity style, design trends, and the psychology behind current shopping behaviors.
Will diamonds shine brighter than other luxury items?
According to Bain & Company (The Global Diamond Report 2019), the global jewellery market in 2019 was estimated at approximately $330 bn. Diamond jewellery sales are estimated at $80 bn, and its luxury segment accounts for about 10% (~$8 bn) of the sum.
Luxury sales expert Kathleen Cutler’s top tips for holiday 2020
Kathleen Cutler, who calls herself “a modern sales expert for high-end brands,” has been slipping into our Instagram feeds a lot lately. She’s enthusiastically name-checked on the platform by jewelry retailers and brands that rave about how her methodology has boosted their sales with affluent younger shoppers.
Consumer confidence hits high in September
U.S. consumer confidence increased in September to its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic began.