De Beers sight opens with viewings in Antwerp
De Beers has been holding sight viewings in Antwerp the week of June 15 as part of its move to offer goods in locations other than Botswana due to the coronavirus.
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ALROSA reports its May 2020 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA, the world’s largest diamond miner by volume, reports its May 2020 diamond sales results.
Rubel & Ménasché leverages the lockdown to strengthen ties
How can you remain efficient, continue to work, and maintain a connection? The lockdown put companies to the test and forced them to challenge the way they operate. Rubel & Ménasché was no exception. Today, the diamond specialist reveals a few snippets from its lockdown and post-lockdown periods, and shares one of the tools designed […]
Robust recovery for Tiffany & Co in China
On the occasion when Tiffany & Co reported its financial results on 9 June for the three months ended April 30, 2020, Alessandro Bogliolo, CEO – Tiffany & Co predicted a robust recovery for the company, according to a report in businesswire.com.
New research from De Beers Group shows us consumers will seek more meaningful gifts with enduring value after lockdown
Press release – Findings are the first in a series of Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Reports De Beers Group will publish.
JCK to hold virtual trade show in August
JCK will hold a virtual trade show Aug. 10–14 that aims to simulate the experience of going to JCK Las Vegas in a virtual format.
Edward Asscher to head WDC again
Edward Asscher has been elected to serve a second term as president of the World Diamond Council, leading the fight against “conflict diamonds“.
WDC elects Feriel Zerouki as President from 2022
De Beers executive Feriel Zerouki will succeed Edward Asscher as president of the World Diamond Council (WDC) in 2022, the organization said Monday.
Alrosa wants the trade to love fluorescent diamonds
There’s long been a talk of an industry prejudice against fluorescence—and while it’s not the kind of bigotry that gets people marching in the streets, diamonds with strong fluorescence are heavily discounted in the market.
Alrosa sees demand for rough at digital sale
Alrosa sold 102 large rough diamonds at its latest digital tender, noting that there was still demand for its goods despite the coronavirus crisis.
Report: Tiffany-LVMH deal on the rocks
LVMH’s $16 billion acquisition of Tiffany & Co. could be in danger due to the deteriorating situation in the U.S. market, according to a report published Tuesday June 2 by WWD.
De Beers to hold sight 5 from mid-June
De Beers is set to conduct sight 5 from June 15 in Botswana, South Africa and Namibia, according to impeccable sources privy to the goings on.
