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.
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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.
International creative contest for children and teenagers “Our diamonds are for our future”
Organizers: The editorial staff of the Rough & Polished web portal. Sponsor: AGD Diamonds. The writing contest will start on April 15 and end on June 15, 2020.
Forevermark expands e-commerce, launches capsule collection
Forevermark is expanding its website’s capabilities and launching a bridal capsule collection in collaboration with a well-known stylist, executives announced at the recent, virtual Forevermark Forum.
World’s leading diamond producers launch new ‘Natural Diamond Council’
Press release – Organization formerly known as ‘Diamond Producers Association’ relaunches under a new name with a new consumer facing identity and digital platform called, ‘Only Natural Diamonds’.
Surat diamond-cutting sector reopens
The Indian government has allowed diamond businesses in Surat to reopen with limited staff numbers following concerns the shutdown was causing an exodus of workers.
DPA to rebrand, abandon ‘Real Is Rare’
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has revealed plans for a radical overhaul that will see it change its name and drop the “Real Is Rare” tagline.