A few truths about natural and lab grown diamonds…
Dear readers, There is a lot of discussion about responsibility, honesty and the big issues ahead in this first Lettre of March!
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De Beers’ price hike exposes profitability concerns
Manufacturers are split on whether small diamonds deserved such a sharp increase.
More couples choosing fancy-shaped diamonds
Step aside, rounds; fancy shapes are making their mark on bridal consumers.
Engagement ring spending slips as more turn to lab-grown
US couples spent 3% less on engagement rings last year, as lab-grown diamond center stones gained popularity.
No, lab-grown diamonds are not “mining-free”
This year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will start revising its “Green Guides,” which lay out rules for environmental marketing claims.
4 predictions for the diamond market in 2023 and beyond
Experts and Editor-in-Chief Michelle Graff share views on natural diamond prices, lab-grown supply, and diamond jewelry sales in 2023.
Boucheron, Pomellato post ‘outstanding’ year for Kering
The luxury titan’s revenue was up 15 percent year-over-year, though sales slipped in the fourth quarter.
Podcast: the Importance of tracking your Diamond
Traceability has become a central issue in the diamond and jewelry industry, with the Russia-Ukraine conflict accelerating demand for source-verification programs. Frederik Degryse, CEO of iTraceiT, a new platform that aims to validate a diamond’s origin and journey, discusses these trends with Rapaport Senior Analyst Avi Krawitz on the latest episode of the Rapaport Diamond […]
Tiffany creative director exits Company
Ruba Abu-Nimah has left her position as executive creative director for marketing and communications at Tiffany & Co., according to news sources.
De Beers’ Cleaver: Lightbox was “one of the scariest things I’ve ever done”
In part 2 of our exit interview with De Beers CEO Bruce Cleaver, he reviews the big events of his tenure, from Nirav Modi’s implosion to the COVID-19 pandemic to De Beers’ still-controversial introduction of lab-grown brand Lightbox.
WJI 2030 launches SME SDG 2030 Solutions Lab with United Nations Global Compact
Press release – The Watch & Jewellery Initiative (WJI) 2030 announced a new collaboration with the United Nations Global Compact launching a Small Medium Enterprise (“SME”) SDG 2030 Solutions Lab.
The industry’s Russia crisis: the importance of Alrosa
The diamond market has yet to feel the full effect of the war in Ukraine. Initial predictions pointed to a potential supply shortage that would result from having Alrosa, with its large share of global rough production, off the market. However, those scarcities have not emerged significantly.
