Perfumes inspired by Graff’s Historic 302ct Diamond
Billionaire British jeweler Laurence Graff has launched a perfume range inspired by his 302.37-carat emerald-cut Lesedi La Rona diamond.
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De Beers Group contributes $2,500,000 across Botswana and Namibia to support Covid-19 response
Press release – De Beers Group today announced that it will contribute $2,500,000 across Botswana and Namibia to aid the response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Webinar: Understanding the impact of COVID-19
The recent declines in diamond trading and pricing follow a rise in supply and a severe drop in demand, Rapaport Senior Analyst Avi Krawitz explained in a webinar last week. The presentation, titled “Understanding the Impact of the Coronavirus on the Diamond Market,” highlights some of the ways the pandemic is changing the trade, along […]
Kimberley Process plans to digitize its certificates
The Kimberley Process (KP) is trialing the use of digital certificates for rough-diamond shipments, claiming the method will increase efficiency and reduce fraud.
Following revolt, the Rapaport Price List will go monthly
Thursdays will never be the same in the diamond industry.
The creations of Chaumet jewelry watchmakers are getting a makeover
The iconic watches of the Maison Chaumet – Boléro, Hortensia Éden and Dandy – are available in new models this spring. At this time when the disrupted course of current affairs is almost all that is on anybody’s minds, it is a pleasure for us to sometimes be able to speak about something else, and to introduce […]
Most wanted: easy-wear diamonds
I know what you may be thinking: “Aren’t all diamonds easy to wear?” Well, they’re certainly easy to want, a desirable gem among a wide range of customer segments.
Webinar: the Rapaport Price List
Martin Rapaport, chairman of the Rapaport Group, explained how the Rapaport Price List works during a webinar this week.
Alrosa allows clients to defer all purchases
Alrosa is allowing full flexibility at this week’s monthly rough-diamond sale, enabling long-term clients to delay purchases until later in the year due to the current weak market.
The jewelry industry unites to support local retailers during COVID-19
Press release – The Jeweler Support Network, made up of leading industry bodies, was created to assist independent and family-owned jewelry businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
LVMH 1Q revenue could fall up to 20%
LVMH expects its revenue for the first quarter to drop as the coronavirus outbreak has led to the closure of many of its stores.
Interview with Martin Rapaport: “We have to be honest”
Last week, Martin Rapaport lowered prices on the March 20 edition of his widely watched price list by an average of 7%, leading some companies to pull their inventory from RapNet, his online listing service. Afterward, following a vote of RapNet members, he agreed to suspend publication of his price list until May 1.