Major countries ban import of Russian gold
The US, UK, Canada and Japan have placed sanctions on the import of Russian gold in an effort to eliminate revenue used to fund President Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine.
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See what’s inside the most Precious Room in Paris
Where is all the fresh talent hiding out? I’ll tell you this: On [July Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6] about 30 jewelry designers that fit this description were all gathered under one roof at the Palais Vivienne in the heart of Paris. They were participating in a special trade show event known as the Precious Room by Muriel […]
Russia crisis puts diamond marketing in jeopardy
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) is facing a massive budget cut in 2023 unless the industry steps in to compensate for the loss of Alrosa’s financial contribution, CEO David Kellie told Rapaport News.
The Maison Chaumet explores every facet of what is “Botanical” by combining a range of artistic representations
From June 16 to September 4, 2022, Chaumet and the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts invite you to visit a rich, varied and surprising exhibition. All the forms of art from different periods have been selected to represent and celebrate the magnificence and diversity of flora. “Botanical – Observing Beauty” is an original […]
Showtime diamond doc ‘Nothing Lasts Forever’ is entertaining. But is it accurate?
It’s impossible for me to objectively review Nothing Lasts Forever, the flashy new diamond documentary that will air this fall on Showtime. It’s full of people I know, conferences I’ve been to, and subjects I’ve spent decades writing about. There’s even a brief shot of me at one event, looking bored.
Polar bear diamonds emerge from hibernation
The polar bear insignia, which brands diamonds as being of Canadian origin, is making a comeback, say government officials of the Northwest Territories (NWT).
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).
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 […]
