Harry Winston just acquired the ‘Pink Legacy’ for $50 million
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale held Nov. 13 in Geneva garnered more than $110 million, and nearly half of that was due to a very special pink diamond.
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ALROSA develops expanded environmental program for 2019
Press release – ALROSA experts completed forming the list of environment protection activities for 2019.The main features of the program – protection of atmospheric air and water resources, waste disposal, land protection and rehabilitation – were expanded
Apple’s Jony Ive, Marc Newson create an all-diamond ring
Apple chief design officer Sir Jony Ive and celebrated designer Marc Newson have created the (RED) diamond, an all-lab-diamond ring that will be sold by Sotheby’s in Miami on Dec. 5 as part of the third (RED) Auction during Design Miami.
Richemont jewelry sales rise
Richemont’s jewelry sales increased 12% in the first fiscal half, though signs of weakening in Asia raised investor concerns.
Graff unveils first diamonds cut from 1,109-carat stone
After more than a year of detailed analysis, cutting and polishing by a team of experts, Graff Diamonds has begun unveiling the diamonds cleaved from the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona.
Typhoon hits Hong Kong luxury sales
The pace of sales of jewelry and other luxury items slowed in Hong Kong in September, as poor weather and trade fears drove down tourism traffic to the municipality.
Alibaba, AWDC to bring Antwerp diamonds directly to chinese consumers
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre and the Alibaba Group have signed an exclusive partnership to offer Antwerp certified diamonds to Chinese consumers via Alibaba’s B2C marketplace, Tmall.
Politics could affect holiday spending, study finds
There’s no doubt that we’re living in a divisive time, both politically and culturally, in the United States.
IDMA, WFDB consider joining forces
The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) is considering an alliance with the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) in response to the crisis in the global cutting sector.
Diamond Empowerment Fund announces millennial proposal contest
The Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) debuted a contest today targeting millennial couples whose proposal involved a diamond engagement ring.
Major US retailers embrace synthetic diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds will feature at some of the largest US retailers this holiday season, with J.C. Penney, Macy’s and Jewelry Television (JTV) anticipating strong growth in the category.
Petra adds ex-De Beers exec to board
Petra Diamonds has appointed former De Beers executive Varda Shine as a non-executive director in line with a plan to refresh its leadership, the miner said Monday.
