Antwerp World Diamond Centre elects David Gotlib President
In what’s considered a sign of a “new generation” taking over Antwerp’s leadership, David Gotlib has been appointed the new president of Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC).
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De Beers Forevermark cuts loose, riling retailers
Starting next year, the De Beers Forevermark brand will take over distribution of its loose diamonds and require that its gemstones be sold only in its bridal designs—a change some retailers and suppliers are not too happy with.
De Beers, Botswana extend sales agreement for third time
The current agreement, originally set to expire in 2020, will now go through June 2023.
Rubel & Ménasché is committed to CSR and encourages its application within the jewelry industry – practical advice from the UFBJOP roundtable
On Thursday June 16, the UFBJOP, the French Union of Jewelry, Goldsmiths, Stones and Pearls, organized a roundtable discussion on the topic: ‘CSR at the heart of the jewelry industry – How can we commit, finance and succeed in our ecological transition?’Rubel & Ménasché participated in the event, in the person of Morgane Winterholer, Business […]
“Diamond: from rough to brilliant”- learn about cutting with Diren Ramsamy, Diamond Cutter at Rubel & Ménasché, and Olivier Segura from the School of Jewelry Arts
The “Diamond: from rough to brilliant” online seminar took place on June 30. Broadcast live on July 6 and 7 and available on the School of Jewelry Arts website, this conversation took place between Diren Ramsamy, Diamond Cutter at Rubel & Ménasché, and Olivier Segura, Gemmologist and Scientific Director at L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts. […]
What kind of diamond industry do we want for the future? / Diamond cutting and CSR: Rubel & Ménasché testify
Dear readers, This week, our Lettre looks at fundamental issues and reflects on the future of our industry. We are all aware that the purchasing dynamics and equilibrium of rough diamonds have already been affected. Our world is moving into a new era and is taking our industry with it. We clearly need to know […]
De Beers Group rough diamond sales for cycle 5, 2022
Press release – De Beers Group announced [June 22] the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the fifth sales cycle of 2022.
Russia is ‘Elephant in the Room’ as KP session ends
The status of Russian diamonds was the main point of contention at the recent Kimberley Process (KP) intersessional in Botswana, which closed Friday [June 24] amid a stalemate over the issue.
Market facing rough times
As Western governments and numerous consumers boycott Russian goods, scarcities look inevitable.
New realities: state of the diamond industry
The diamond industry is undergoing fundamental disruption as political, economic and social forces break the supply chain, reduce demand, and shift consumer attitudes. We are heading into a perfect storm with new realities, challenges, and opportunities.
The man who keeps talking about Russian diamonds
Continuing my resolution to speak to more people I don’t entirely agree with, I was happy to chat at JCK Las Vegas with Tom Neys, head of media relations for the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC).
Should we still be talking about lab-grown diamonds and prices?!
Dear readers, In our Lettre this week, we take our fill of the news and hot topics currently affecting our industry: ethics and CSR with BIPOC designers; the latest news from the major institutions such as the RJC; marketing or jewelry trends from the NDC to Tiffany & Co.; innovations in the GIA’s certification methods, […]
