Diamonds in the Safe: The Industry’s Oversupply Challenge
Manufacturers, dealers and jewelers overbought during positive periods, ignoring the lessons of previous up-and-down cycles.
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WDC President Feriel Zerouki Has a Powerful Vision for the Industry
At the helm of a new era: The De Beers exec plans to make the World Diamond Council more accessible and heighten awareness of responsible-sourcing issues.
‘A Diamond Is Forever’ Is Back Again, Backed by $20M
De Beers is putting the emphasis on natural diamonds in Q4 and ending Lightbox’s lab-grown diamond engagement ring test run.
De Beers Ends Lab-Grown Engagement-Ring Test
Lightbox, De Beers’ lab-grown diamond brand, has called off its trial of engagement rings, citing a lack of business prospects.
Paris-Based Jeweler Fred Launches Blue Lab-Grown Diamonds
French brand Fred, a unit of luxury group LVMH, has introduced a limited-edition collection featuring a mixture of natural and synthetic diamonds.
Interview With Ronald Winston, on His Father Harry
Ronald Winston admits he sometimes got emotional as he researched the life of his famed father for his new book, King of Diamonds: Harry Winston, the Definitive Biography of an American Icon.
A Coin Drenched in Over 6,000 Diamonds Pays Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
On the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death, a large gold and diamond coin has been made in her honor.
Natural Diamond Council Busts Industry Myths with Facts
Recent years have seen the advent of lab-grown diamonds, previously confined to industrial use, on the jewelry market. The arrival of this new product category, wrongly equated with natural diamonds, has brought with it its share of preconceived ideas, myths and unfounded claims. The NDC (Natural Diamond Council) has decided to shed light on these […]
Is De Beers’ Lab-Grown Bridal Launch Such a Shock ?
The moderately discreet launch of engagement rings on Lightbox’s website surprised many in the industry. De Beers’ lab-grown brand had focused on fashion jewelry since its 2018 inception. The miner’s line had always been that synthetics were for fun, affordable pieces and not for milestone events.
New Botswana Deal Means De Beers Could Have Less to Sell
Following an often-bitter public squabble that both riveted and unnerved the diamond trade, De Beers and Botswana have reached an agreement in principle that includes a new 10-year sales deal and a 25-year renewal of the company’s diamond mining licenses when they expire in 2029.
Interview Stephan Wolzok
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De Beers on pace to deliver on ambitious 2030 sustainability goals
2022 sustainability report highlights milestones in climate ambition and ethical leadership of the diamond industry
