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From moringa to ecotourism in the Okavango Delta, the country and its leaders are exploring how Botswana can diversify its economy. Elephants wade in Botswana’s Okavango Delta in the early morning. Ecotourism in the Delta is one area in which government officials see potential for job growth and revenue generation. (Photo by Chris Boyes/National Geographic […]
The company is pivoting production at its factory in Oregon to industrial diamonds, while the future of Lightbox remains unclear. The exterior of De Beers Group’s diamond factory in Gresham, Oregon. The company announced last week that it is transitioning production at the facility from diamonds for jewelry to diamonds for industrial and technology uses. […]
The two industry giants are working together on a new marketing campaign. De Beers Group CEO Al Cook (left) and Signet Jewelers CEO Gina Drosos met in Botswana earlier this year. Their companies are teaming up on a new natural diamond marketing campaign set to launch in Q3. New York—Signet Jewelers and De Beers Group […]
While the hands-on approach is still crucial, artificial intelligence is already a boon to mapping and polishing stones – and there’s more on the horizon. The diamond-manufacturing industry has made significant strides in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into scanning, planning, polishing, quality control, and other elements of the process. Through advanced algorithms and machine learning, […]
Cartier’s new high jewelry collection is not a new chapter in the Voyage Recommencé – the name the Parisian Maison has given to its recent collections – but the approach remains the same. In Nature Sauvage, Cartier is once again looking at its heritage, roots, style and history. The creations should be appreciated from a […]
The extraordinary collection contains three of the world’s largest and most famous natural diamonds. By Harriet Mays Powell | March 5, 2024 Comprising of more than 23,000 gemstones and thousands of natural diamonds, the British Crown Jewels are held in trust by the monarch for the nation and have been protected in the Tower of […]
For the new high jewelry collection in its 2024 Blue Book, Tiffany & Co. is shining a spotlight on one of its legendary designers – Frenchman Jean Schlumberger – and his imaginary cosmic universe.
In the magical light of Tuscany, at the heart of the cloister of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella – a Gothic jewel and key icon of the Florentine Renaissance – Victoire de Castellane unveiled the inaugural chapter of her new high jewelry collection, entitled Diorama. A lush rose garden scented with orange trees provided […]
Having experienced various acquisitions and restructurings at places where I’ve worked, I have considerable sympathy for De Beers’ 20,000 employees as they digest the news that majority owner Anglo American plans to sell off their company. While big corporate changes sometimes work out for the best, they are rarely pleasant for those who live through them. Prior […]
Provenance transparency together with digitalization mark a significant step to future proof the KPCS WDC President Feriel Zerouki addressing the Closing Session of the Kimberley Process Intersessional meeting in Dubai on May 17, 2024. DUBAI, UAE: MAY 17, 2024 – The World Diamond Council (WDC) concluded the 2024 Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional with a renewed […]
In a rare interview with the Financial Times on May 10, Chaumet’s new CEO Charles Leung offered his analysis of the company’s strategy. Charles Leung, originally from Hong Kong, has been appointed as the head of a major French luxury house. This appointment likely reflects LVMH’s intention to value experienced talent from the Asian continent. […]
Lightbox Jewelry, the De Beers–owned lab-grown brand that made waves upon entering the business by charging $800 a carat, has lowered the price of its entry-level product (I and J color diamonds) by nearly 40%, to $500 a carat. G-H color stones are now priced at $600 per carat. And Lightbox is charging $900 a carat for […]
