De Beers’ rough prices rise 23% in 2022
De Beers’ prices jumped last year as steady retail sales and shortages of Russian goods supported demand for the miner’s production.
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2023: a year of changes for the diamond industry
Dear readers, Today’s Lettre explores all the latest news and summarizes many of the expected changes in the diamond industry for 2023.
World Jewellery Confederation to launch CIBJO Academy, to educate industry and public about standards and terminology
Press release – World Jewellery Confederation President Gaetano Cavalieri has announced the establishment of the CIBJO Academy, which will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of educational programmes and materials, suitable for jewellery professionals and the consuming public, about standards, operating principles and terminology developed within CIBJO’s various commissions and expert committees.
Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative debuts its talented 3rd cohort
The third cohort of the Emerging Designers Diamond Initiative includes six designers who share a love of authenticity, a natural wanderlust, a commitment to size inclusivity, and a desire to create jewelry that is both beautiful and empowering.
Chaumet makes a commitment to women and culture with its Echo Culture Awards
The jewelry and fine jewelry Maison, Chaumet has just launched the Echo Culture Awards in January 2023. This is an original humanistic and committed initiative to assist women in France develop and promote cultural projects that ‘create social links’ and target audiences who have some difficulty in reaching culture.
Tiffany buys 35 of the last diamonds recovered from Argyle
Purchased directly from Rio Tinto, the collection consists of pinks, purples and one red, none larger than 1.52 carats.
2023 Golden Globes jewelry: damonds and understatement
“The Golden Globes are on tonight?” a friend asked me. “Who knew?” You’d be forgiven for not knowing that the 80th annual Golden Globes did, indeed, happen on Jan. 10.
RJC names Melanie Grant as Executive Director
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed writer and curator Melanie Grant as its executive director, 10 months after the Russia crisis left the standards organization without a permanent leader.
IGI CEO confirms report of potential sale
The company that owns an 80 percent stake in the Antwerp-based lab reportedly believes it is worth more than $200 million.
Is lab-grown still a dirty word in the industry?
Some jewelers are keeping their synthetics sales low-key to avoid pushback from the trade.
De Beers’ new CEO will start in February
De Beers’ CEO transition—which was scheduled to occur early this year—has been given a date: Feb. 20.
Holiday sales miss target as inflation dents spending
US retail sales saw slower-than-expected growth during the recent holiday season amid inflation and high interest rates, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
