It’s no joke . . . Tiffany really is going yellow
It started as an April Fool’s joke – but Tiffany & Co really is replacing its iconic robin-egg blue with a bright yellow house color.
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What the jewelry industry can learn from Victoria’s Secret
Victoria’s Secret has been synonymous with its Angels—a flock of flawless supermodels in push-up bras and angel wings televised in over-the-top runway shows broadcast on TV—for decades.
How two crises shaped the diamond trade
For just over a decade, the diamond midstream — consisting of manufacturers and dealers — has served as a repository for the trade’s inventory and absorbed much of its credit risk. Manufacturers pay up front for rough, process the stone, and then typically sell the polished on credit, offering terms of 30 to 60 days. […]
Meet Tiffany’s newest ambassadors
They star in the newly released campaign for the “T1” collection. On Tuesday [June 15], Tiffany & Co. unveiled a new campaign across its channels for the “T1” collection.
Diamond jewelry sales on fire, according to NDC
Diamond jewelry sales rose by about 30% in the last three months—February through May—versus 2019, according to the Natural Diamond Council (NDC).
Why are certain diamonds so beautiful? they’re super-deep!
What do the 3,106 ct. Cullinan, the 1,109 ct. Lesedi La Rona, and Elizabeth Taylor’s Krupp have in common? In addition to being some of the most famous and valuable diamonds in the world, they’re all Type IIa, which means they have no measurable nitrogen or boron impurities and are therefore chemically pure.
De Beers unit finds 1,098ct. diamond
Debswana, De Beers’ joint venture with the Botswana government, has discovered a 1,098-carat rough diamond, one of the largest in history.
Banking on diamonds
Having improved its creditworthiness before and during the pandemic, the industry is learning to rely less on its lenders.
Diamond shortages driving ‘crazy’ rough prices
India is experiencing a shortage of diamonds as rough supply has dropped and polished goods remain stuck at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
PGI: tests say platinum is more durable than white gold
It’s not just the lab-grown versus natural diamond wars. A new industry tiff is opening, with platinum taking on white gold.
Tiffany celebrates pride month with new campaign
“Stand for Love” highlights New Yorkers from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Rapaport webinar: five steps toward recovery
The diamond industry is emerging from the Covid-19 crisis, says Rapaport Senior Analyst Avi Krawitz, who has identified five trends shaping the market in 2021.
