Brad Brooks-Rubin joins RJC as North American lead
The Responsible Jewellery Council has tapped Brad Brooks-Rubin, the former special advisor for conflict diamonds at the U.S. State Department, to be its lead in Washington, D.C.
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Diamond jewelry demand continues to fuel rough sales
De Beers noted how strong the Vegas shows were, while Alrosa grappled with supply issues in August.
Alrosa looking at how kimberlite can grab CO2
Alrosa has launched a preliminary study to see if the kimberlite ore that is used for diamond mining can be used to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
RJC to develop lab-grown standards
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is creating new guidelines for the industry’s use of lab-grown materials, the group said Thursday [September 23].
Recognizing the strength of the Kimberley Process but also its limitations, and consequently industry’s obligations
Press release – In an article published in the August edition of Rapaport Magazine, entitled “Atrocities Haunt Zimbabwe’s Diamond Fields,” Farai Maguwu, a courageous civil society leader, writes of the plight of artisanal miners in the country’s Marange region.
India considers its future
The world’s largest manufacturing center faces some unfamiliar challenges amid apparent supply and labor shortages.
When it comes to vintage-style engagement rings, go old or new
The vintage engagement ring is a much-clamored-for item, for a number of reasons.
ALROSA reports its August 2021 diamond sales results
Press release – ALROSA reports preliminary rough and polished sales results for August 2021.
De Beers Group rough diamond sales for Cycle 7, 2021
Press release – De Beers Group [announced September 8] the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the seventh sales cycle of 2021.
Lab-grown diamond prices: an inside look
The lab-grown market is bigger than ever. So why do consumer costs continue to fall?
Tiffany & Co. debuts “ABOUT LOVE” Campaign Film Starring Beyoncé and JAY-Z
Press release – [Monday September 13] Tiffany & Co. debuts the “ABOUT LOVE” campaign film starring powerhouse couple Beyoncé and JAY-Z. The film by acclaimed director Emmanuel Adjei features a highly anticipated musical performance of the classic song “Moon River.” Made famous in the 1961 film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the iconic tune is reimagined with vocals […]
It’s diamond choker season
I’ll always hum along to the tune of “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”—old Hollywood films and Marilyn Monroe have a firm hold on me—but I’m so pleased to see this era of diamonds being everyone’s friend, regardless of gender.
