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Despite continued growth, this marks a pivotal moment for brands; winners will define themselves through resilience, relevance, and renewal to navigate through growing turbulence.
It was midnight. The annual Kimberley Process (KP) plenary in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, had come to a preliminary agreement on its communiqué—which included some 90 items, mostly about administrative matters like choosing Botswana as the home of its much-delayed secretariat. The members of the certification scheme applauded.
In the jewelry world, the year kicks off with Vicenzaoro, organized by the Italian Exhibition Group(IEG) and held January 19–23, 2024, in Vicenza, Italy, about 30 miles outside Venice. The international jewelry exhibition celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2024.
A year after launching its fine jewelry collection, the Italian luxury brand is adding lab-grown diamonds to the mix.
Synthetic gem prices fell so fast that WD Lab Grown Diamonds couldn’t make a profit, the company’s former CEO, Mike Grunza, said during a Delaware bankruptcy proceeding this week. WD liquidated in October.
The Bleu Royal, a 17.61 ct. internally flawless fancy vivid blue diamond, sold for 39.5 million Swiss francs, or about $44 million, at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva on Nov. 7.
Revenue from Richemont’s jewelry brands was strong in the first fiscal half as demand grew in most regions, primarily Asia Pacific.
Dear readers, In this latest newsletter, we begin by telling you all about the initiatives underway in the diamond sector. Following the departure of Stephen Lussier, David Prager has become the new Chairman of the Natural Diamond Council. Prager is convinced of the need for transparent communication and information, and he intends to continue the […]
Living the diamond life every day is the core message of the NDC’s new global ad campaign.
Bulgari has recently unveiled Bulgari Serpenti: 75 Years of Infinite Stories, an exhibition that immerses visitors in the enchanting world of the famous serpent. The Serpenti icon, which has captured the hearts of people worldwide since its creation in 1948. This exhibition took place in Dubai, marking the first exhibition of its kind in the […]
Phillips auction house will offer a 20.19 ct. fancy intense pink diamond—the most valuable jewel it’s ever put up for sale—when it holds its first jewelry auction in Geneva, Switzerland, on Nov. 6.
De Beers Group has appointed Sandrine Conseiller as CEO of De Beers Brands, which oversees its retail chain and Forevermark brand.
